OKLAHOMA WIND

I’m really excited for Carrie’s third album and I can’t wait for November to pull in though that would add up another count for my age. (LOL!) An online fan site claims Carrie Underwood’s pilot single for her upcoming album is entitled, “Oklahoma Wind” co written by Carrie with Bill Anderson and Jon Randall. I’ve got a demo from the internet and the song’s quite good to hear especially if sung by someone of great vocal abilities like Carrie.

In addition to Oklahoma Wind, the following tracks were rumored to be among those included Carrie’s yet-to-be titled third album. Carrie is still at work on her third album and as a result, more co-writes of hers are being listed on the BMI website. She is really writing a ton for this next album! Below are some more song titles that have been released that may show up on the third album in the fall.

1. BUTTERFLIES Mike Elizondo, Brett James,Carrie Underwood
2. COME CATCH ME Barry Dean, Carrie Underwood, Troy Verges.
3. COWBOY CASANOVA Mike Elizondo, Brett James, Carrie Underwood.
4. FAITH HOPE LOVE Mike Elizondo, Brett James, Carrie Underwood.
5. HE RIDES AWAY Mike Elizondo, Brett James, Carrie Underwood.
6. IMAGINARY FRIEND Brett James, Ashley Monroe, Carrie Underwood.
7. LITTLE RED FLAGS Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, Carrie Underwood.
8. OKLAHOMA WIND Bill Anderson, Jon Randall, Carrie Underwood.
9. PLAY ON Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, Carrie Underwood.
10. STARTING NOW Barry Dean, Travis Meadows, Carrie Underwood.
11. SWEET TALKER Barry Dean, Carrie Underwood, Troy Verges.
12. THIS SONG IS NOT ABOUT YOU Marcus Hummon, James Darrell Scott, Carrie Underwood.
13. TOO YOUNG TO KNOW Luke Laird, Hillary Lindsey, Carrie Underwood.
14. WAITING ON GOODBYE Barry Dean, Wendell Mobley, Carrie Underwood.
15. WHAT AM I GONNA WEAR FRIDAY NI(ght) Marcus Hummon, James Darrell Scott, Carrie Underwood.
16. ILL BE THE DJ Ashley Gorley, Carrie Underwood, Kelley Lovelace.

Back to Oklahoma Wind. Though it wasn’t officially announced yet by her label if this is really a to-be-released carrier single or even this song can make it as one of her album tracks, I say the song’s touching lyrics is heart-melting. Personally, I can relate with what it says. Sometimes the best way we could do if we’re just being just kept hurt by love that we keep on holding on is to move on and forget about everything. We had to admit that sometimes we can’t make someone love us or treat us the way we wanted. We had to find comfort in moving on and forgetting about that someone. Life has lots of sincere love to offer and why should we settle with one that only one person gives and nothing is received in return from another. Love must always be a “give and take” bond.

Listen to Oklahoma Wind and give your own interpretation. After all country music is somewhat profound and sometimes we don’t know exactly what it wants to tell. It’s like a poem or letter written in mysterious words by a passionate writer.

Oklahoma Wind

(Bill Anderson, Jon Randall, Carrie Underwood)

I leaned upon a fencepost and watched that cloud of dust
Billow through the wheat fields behind his old blue truck
I stood there for hours and I watched that windmill spin
While all my dreams were scattered by the Oklahoma wind

I shook off the cold and crawled back into bed
I could smell his cologne on a pillow by my head
Outside I saw a robin on an ancient oak tree limb
But her song was stolen by the Oklahoma wind

Chorus:
I guess I should have seen it coming
And heard the thunder in the clouds
I tried to make him change direction
But I couldn’t tie him down
Every time I think he’s here to stay
he blows away again
It’s like stopping the rain, trying to tame the Oklahoma wind

Someday the dust will settle but I can’t wait that long
I need to find a quiet place and shelter from the storm
I know it won’t be long before he comes rolling in
But I’ll be gone, moving on like the Oklahoma wind

(Chorus)

Every time I think he’s here to stay
he blows away again
It’s like stopping the rain or trying to tame the Oklahoma wind
I can’t stop the rain and I can’t tame the Oklahoma wind.