"My Friend The Wind" is a song by Engelbert Humperdinck. The song tells the story of a close relationship between the singer and the wind. The wind is personified as a friend who comes from different directions, such as the hills or the north. The wind is portrayed as a messenger, sharing secrets and words of love with the singer. In the song, the wind tells the singer that someone loves him, and him alone. The singer eagerly listens to the wind's voice and the words it brings from "Heleni mou", which means "my Helen" in Greek. The wind's words are described as sweet as a kiss, and they mention the love of "Aghapi mou", meaning "my love" in Greek. The lyrics also mention two other important people in the singer's life. "Manoula mou" refers to the singer's mother, and "Aghapi mou" may also be considered as an affectionate term for a loved one. The singer expresses a strong desire to be with these loved ones, saying that he wants to live with "Manoula mou" far away from the world. The song reflects a deep connection and reliance on nature and the wind to deliver messages of love and closeness. It evokes a dreamlike state where the singer never feels separated from his loved ones, and the days are as blue as the eyes of his love. Overall, "My Friend The Wind" is a sentimental song about love, longing, and the bond between the singer and nature.
