The song Wind of the River by John Stewart is about a woman who is described as being as golden as Hollywood jewels and as silver as a comet. She represents a sense of freedom and ease to the narrator, who is living a life on the run as a rock and roll musician. The moonlight and radio represent a feeling of paradise to him, and being with this woman by the river is a peaceful escape from his hectic life. The wind on the river represents a feeling of being at home for the narrator, and this woman is his home. The lyrics describe a sense of escaping with this woman, who brings him peace and freedom in the midst of his rock and roll lifestyle. Overall, the song is a celebration of finding a sense of home and peace in a hectic and free-spirited lifestyle.
