The John Anderson Seminole Wind song was released in August 1992 as the fourth single and title track from the album of the same name. This song peaked at number 2 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
The music video features views of Indian lands, people, and traditions featuring a large group of Seminole Indians performing with Anderson beside a campfire. Anderson is also seen riding an airboat through the swamp in some scenes. Anderson had to get permission from the tribes’ masters before they and their land could be filmed. The music video was filmed in the Florida Everglades and became the most popular of his career with over 30 million views as of May of 2023.
Anderson touches on the encroachment of modernity and the potential threats to the delicate ecosystem. He mourns the loss of harmony between humanity and nature. Watch the music video and see the written lyrics below.
John Anderson Seminole Wind Music Video
This song was written by John Anderson.
John Anderson Seminole Wind Lyrics
Ever since the days of old
Men would search for wealth untold
They’d dig for silver and for gold
And leave the empty holes
And way down south in the Everglades
Where the black water rolls and the saw grass waves
The eagles fly and the otters play
In the land of the Seminole
So blow, blow Seminole wind
Blow like you’re never gonna blow again
I’m callin’ to you like a long-lost friend
But I know who you are
And blow, blow from the Okeechobee
All the way up to Micanopy
Blow across the home of the Seminole
The alligator and the gar
Progress came and took its toll
And in the name of flood control
They made their plans and they drained the land
Now the Glades are goin’ dry
And the last time I walked in the swamp
I stood up on a cyprus stump
I listened close and I heard the ghost
Of Oseola cry
So blow, blow Seminole wind
Blow like you’re never gonna blow again
I’m callin’ to you like a long-lost friend
But I know who you are
And blow, blow from the Okeechobee
All the way up to Micanopy
Blow across the home of the Seminole
The alligator and the gar
“Seminole Wind” is a masterpiece that transcends genres and resonates with listeners across generations. It serves as a timeless tribute to the beauty of nature and the rich heritage of the Seminole tribe, encapsulating the delicate balance between humanity and the environment. The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its profound lyrics, Anderson’s soulful delivery, and the universal message it carries. This song is a reminder that our actions have consequences and that we must strive to protect and preserve the natural world that sustains us. Through this song, John Anderson has gifted us with a masterpiece that will continue to inspire and ignite a sense of responsibility towards our environment for years to come.
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