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Gone With The Wind
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Aug 23, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Merle Haggard's song 'Listening To The Wind' uses the classic film 'Gone With the Wind' as a metaphor for a lost love. He compares the couple to Scarlett and Rhett, acknowledging past mistakes and the end of their relationship. The lyrics reflect on nostalgia, regret, and the inevitability of moving on, much like the characters in the movie. While the song touches on themes of loss and reflection, it does not contain Christian or gospel content, focusing instead on romantic heartbreak and cinematic imagery.
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Hey, just like in the movies a long time ago
The story was told at the big picture show
There was cheatin' and lyin' and livin' in sin
They called the movie, "Gone With the Wind"
You were miss Scarlet, the bell of the ball
I was Rhett Butler and we had it all
I wish we could go back and live it again
But honey our love it's gone with the wind
And I'm not a hero, I am what I am
Frankly my dear, I still give a damn
Going out, Civil War is raging again
And just like Clark Gable, honey I'm gone with the wind
And I'm not a hero, I am what I am
Frankly my dear, I still give a damn
Going out, Civil War is raging again
And just like Clark Gable, honey I'm gone with the wind
Yes, just like Clark Gable, I'm gone with the wind