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Introduction
Ronnie Dunn’s version of “Against the Wind” is a heartfelt cover of the classic song originally written and recorded by American rock legend Bob Seger in 1980. Dunn’s rendition appears on his Re‑Dunn album, a personal project where he revisits influential songs from his musical life, blending country sensibilities with rock heritage. Wikipedia+1 While Dunn did not write the song himself, his performance pays homage to a track that has deeply shaped his artistic vision; he has cited Seger’s music as one of the key influences on his own songwriting and vocal style. Wikipedia “Against the Wind” is built around a powerful metaphor: running against the wind represents the unavoidable challenges of life, the passage of time, and the struggle to stay true to oneself despite external pressures. American Songwriter The lyrics reflect on youth, love, and memory, contrasting the freedom and strength of earlier years with the responsibilities and realities of adulthood. As the narrator looks back, he remembers carefree days with tenderness but also recognizes that life’s obstacles — symbolized by the wind — grow stronger and harder to overcome. Wikipedia Dunn’s interpretation retains the song’s introspective and emotional qualities while introducing elements of country phrasing and instrumentation that resonate with his fans. The reflective tone invites listeners to consider their own journeys, encouraging resilience and self‑reflection even when life seems difficult. 98.1 – Minnesota’s New Country Beyond its lyrical themes, the song carries cultural significance: as a rock classic, it has been celebrated across genres and generations, covered by numerous artists including Brooks & Dunn for a soundtrack in the late 1990s, and remains meaningful to both rock and country audiences. KingoftheHill Dunn’s version reinforces the message that growth, perseverance, and looking forward — despite struggles — are universal experiences, making “Against the Wind” a timeless and inspiring anthem.
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Lyrics
It seems like yesterday
But it was long ago
Janey was lovely she was the queen of my nights
There in the darkness with the radio playing low
And the secrets that we shared
The mountains that we moved
Caught like a wildfire out of control
‘Til there was nothing left to burn and nothing left to prove
And I remember what she said to me
How she swore that it never would end
I remember how she held me oh so tight
Wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then
Against the wind
We were runnin’ against the wind
We were young and strong, we were runnin’
Against the wind
The years rolled slowly past
And I found myself alone
Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends
I found myself further and further from my home
And I guess I lost my way
There were oh so many roads
I was living to run and running to live
Never worryied about paying or even how much I owed
Moving eight miles a minute for months at a time
Breaking all of the rules that would bend
I began to find myself searching
Searching for shelter again and again
Against the wind
A little something against the wind
I found myself seeking shelter sgainst the wind
Well those drifter’s days are past me now
I’ve got so much more to think about
Deadlines and commitments
What to leave in, what to leave out
Against the wind
I’m still runnin’ against the wind
I’m older now but still runnin’ against the wind
Well I’m older now and still runnin’
Against the wind
Against the wind
Against the wind
Still runnin’
I’m still runnin’ against the wind
I’m still runnin’
I’m still runnin’ against the wind
Still runnin’
Runnin’ against the wind
Runnin’ against the wind
See the young man run
Watch the young man run
Watch the young man runnin’
He’ll be runnin’ against the wind
Let the cowboys ride
Let the cowboys ride
They’ll be ridin’ against the wind
Against the wind …