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Toad The Wet Sprocket — Windmills
Album: Dulcinea
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Released: 1994
Length: 3:44
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I spend too much time raiding windmills
We go side by side, laugh until it's right
There's something that you won't show
Waiting where the light goes

Take the darkest hour, break it open
Water to repair what we have broken
There's something that you won't show
Waiting where the light goes
Maybe any way the wind blows
It's all worth waiting for

Pull on the borders to lighten the load
Tell all the passengers we're going home

I spend too much time seeking shelter
World without end couldn't hold her
There's something that you won't show
Waiting where the light goes
Maybe any way the wind blows
It's all worth waiting for
Any way the wind blows
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 Deadwing wrote:
There aren't very many albums that I give a 10 to. This is one of them. Gorgeous and heartfelt throughout.
{#Music}



hmmm
Posted 1 week ago by mnxian    [ Reply ]
These guys have more talent than I realized 30 years ago.  Apologies to you, Mr Toad!
Posted 10 months ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
at first had me thinking this was a song by Richard Butler , Good days Bad days
Posted 2 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Love the new look!!  Have always loved the music. 
Posted 2 years ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Goodness. I blinked and 1994 is now almost 30 years ago.  This song takes me right back there, too.
Posted 2 years ago by _bluedevil12    [ Reply ]
A most excellent tune for my 4000th RP song rating...cheers to Bill, Rebecca, RP and all the listeners that make this community challenging...and to all the great artists that produce the soundtrack for my family's life.... 
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Their BEST album (stop arguing!!!)
and one of the best Rock/Pop-albums ever made!

I don't know what it is, but I just can't stop arguing.
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
From Old Spain:
It´s nice to hear a Quixote song...very nice Quixote song
They are from Santa Barbara California
They should visit us in Santa Barbara Andalucia
Regards
Posted 4 years ago by El_atleta    [ Reply ]
I will NEVER get tired of this song.  Ever.  
Posted 5 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard this song; beautiful and sad.
Posted 5 years ago by backbeat    [ Reply ]
Have heard before, but not quite in the same way as today. Anyway, this is a beautiful tune!
Posted 5 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
There aren't very many albums that I give a 10 to. This is one of them. Gorgeous and heartfelt throughout.
{#Music}
Posted 6 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
Got to see Toad in concert a few months ago. It was amazing!!  {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by jimmunn    [ Reply ]
Forever reminds me of how, during this period in my life, I was based in the wilds of Ishikawa, Nishi Nihon, and this and The Indigo Girls — which a lot of the guitar and rhythms also remind me of — were often played in my house and cars; that was a special time...
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
don't know how you always top yourself, always perfect. Thanksgiving set rolling with brilliant and unheard tunes/versions. and now THIS?!!! if not already cozy, tucked in after feast and family, would get on my knees to GIVE THANKS for RP. Sam and Dave oh lordy how do you do it?😍
Posted 7 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Great album.
Posted 8 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
I am lined up to see them at a great venue on September 1...can't wait...
5 years later: great show at the Royal Oak Music Theater...I will always try to catch them live in my area...
Posted 8 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Refreshing to have had such an original and talented band such as this.
Posted 8 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
I wish, wish, wish these guys would have stayed together and continued making records!! {#Bounce}
Posted 8 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
TOADIES 

 
Posted 9 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Toad could hopefully teach the last couple of acoustic performers played here .
Posted 9 years ago by jimmpypowder    [ Reply ]
TOAD!!!
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
In a word; Pretty.  Especially with the headphones cranked up high..... {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 maritza19 wrote:
They are not only back together, they tour together and seem to be having a great time together again. They also released a new album last year. And if you love Windmills, check out the re-recorded version on the All You Want album... it's a little edgier but just as great.

 

That is good to know. Toad is one of an extremely short list of artists that I would be amongst the great unwashed and see live. This song is a 10 of course as most Toads songs are.
Posted 10 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
They are not only back together, they tour together and seem to be having a great time together again. They also released a new album last year. And if you love Windmills, check out the re-recorded version on the All You Want album... it's a little edgier but just as great.
Posted 10 years ago by maritza19    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
I just discovered that these boys are back together.  Hooray! 

 
I live under a rock and didn't know this!  What absolutely awesome news...and I seriously needed some.
Posted 10 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
 bindi wrote:
My favorite Toad tune.   {#Sunny}

 

My favorite as well.
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
I just discovered that these boys are back together.  Hooray! 

 
Yessss. Always respect the Toad.
Posted 10 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I just discovered that these boys are back together.  Hooray! 
Posted 10 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
 allenrudd wrote:

For me that would be Walk on the Ocean

 

Agree.

Mine too.
Posted 11 years ago by ScreamingRhyme    [ Reply ]
The new toad is out!  and it's gooood....
Posted 11 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
A bit like the best song ever from Josh Rouse or The Bible. Never heard this before but I really like it in its gentle way.
Posted 11 years ago by ncollingridge    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this in a long while. Great album and such a shame they don’t tour in Europe now they reunited again.
Posted 11 years ago by Sentjoh    [ Reply ]
I like the feel of this - a bit like some Criwded House / Neil Finn songs
Posted 11 years ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
The perfect song at the perfect moment. I spend too much time seeking shelter, too.
Posted 11 years ago by poetista    [ Reply ]
Ah, Marcela, the beautiful shepherdess:

"But in the event the two are equally beautiful, it does not mean that their desires are necessarily equal, for not all beauties fall in love; some are a pleasure to the eye but do not surrender their will, because if all beauties loved and surrendered, there would be a whirl of confused and misled wills not knowing where they should stop, for since beautiful subjects are infinite, desires would have to be infinite too"




Posted 11 years ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
 bindi wrote:
My favorite Toad tune.   {#Sunny}
 
For me that would be Walk on the Ocean
Posted 12 years ago by allenrudd    [ Reply ]
My favorite Toad tune.   {#Sunny}
Posted 12 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:
Cardinals win

 

LOL, I guess you had to be there to get this.  The miracle game went so late I fell asleep and will regret it till my dying breath.  I live on the east coast, so it was extra late.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Love this album, although it is seriously depressing.
Posted 12 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 gemtag wrote:
Love the toad
 
absolutely  {#Notworthy}
Posted 12 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
Love the toad
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
Fantastic song off a truly outstanding album...and sounds great after that Martha Scalan song (also thought Indigo Girls would be perfect but this one fills the bill as well)...thanks, RP!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Their BEST album (stop arguing!!!)
and one of the best Rock/Pop-albums ever made!


 
agreed - and I'd add that this is the best cut.
Posted 12 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this great song from this outstanding album for a year or two.  Brings back great memories.  Thanks RP.
Posted 12 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
 paranoidfloyd wrote:
Listened to this album during a difficult time in my life. I am now sitting at work in tears. I embraced this song as it allowed me to wallow in my misery, perhaps trying to understand the pain I had caused a loved one. I didn't believe it absolved me of anything, just a chance to open up to the sadness. This is still hard to listen to today.
 
Thanks for your candid post. I think we all have songs that bring back painful memories. For me it's Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car".

Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Listened to this album during a difficult time in my life. I am now sitting at work in tears. I embraced this song as it allowed me to wallow in my misery, perhaps trying to understand the pain I had caused a loved one. I didn't believe it absolved me of anything, just a chance to open up to the sadness. This is still hard to listen to today.

Posted 12 years ago by paranoidfloyd    [ Reply ]
Cardinals win

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Changed it from an 8 to a 9. Damn it's good.

Arm in arm on a hot summer day at Taste of Lincoln, Chicago in 1995. Toad on stage with about 500 of my closest friends (at least during this song). Everyone swayed and swooned. Really cool.
Posted 13 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]
yes............
Posted 13 years ago by montanasara    [ Reply ]
Good song........... sounds like Jackson Browne more than anything else. and thats a good thing!!
Posted 13 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
Toad's released an album of new versions of some of their favorite songs (called All You Want), and it includes an excellent new version of Windmills. It's different, more electric, but just as awesome and beautiful. If you are a fan of this song I'd recommend it! You can buy the album on their website or at shows.
Also they are officially reuniting as a band and working on new songs together. This could not make a Toad fan happier.  {#Bananasplit}
Posted 13 years ago by maritza19    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Their BEST album (stop arguing!!!)
and one of the best Rock/Pop-albums ever made!


 
You shall find no argument here, Sir!{#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Seeing them tonight @ The Belly Up!
Posted 13 years ago by rbschader    [ Reply ]
Love this one. Deeper cut from the album that not everyone has heard before—I should have known I'd hear it here.
Posted 13 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Toad was a wet sprocket but he always kept his powder dry.
Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Wow.  This song is new to me.  I really like it!
Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Their BEST album (stop arguing!!!)
and one of the best Rock/Pop-albums ever made!


 
There's never a doubt where Stingray stands.  Hehehe...

I'll agree that it's very, very good.

Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Their BEST album (stop arguing!!!)
and one of the best Rock/Pop-albums ever made!


Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
One of my favorites too!
Posted 14 years ago by smrobitaille    [ Reply ]
One of their very best. A beautiful song... simply beautiful {#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by RobMartin    [ Reply ]
 KOLFanSince2002 wrote:
SO HAPPY to hear this...one of my favorite songs EVER!!! :)))
 
Yep Yep!{#Cheers} 10!!!

Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
SO HAPPY to hear this...one of my favorite songs EVER!!! :)))
Posted 14 years ago by KOLFanSince2002    [ Reply ]
Toad The Wet Sprocket - The Oat Wreck Spotted

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Like standing in the warm summer rain...so good.  Thanks, Bill!  {#Heartkiss}
Posted 15 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
Nice, one of my favorite Toad songs! And favorite songs ever :) only on RP!

Posted 15 years ago by FogAudio    [ Reply ]
My favorite song.  Oh, so achingly good.  {#Cry}
Posted 15 years ago by viciousfishes    [ Reply ]
I like the Don Quixote connection here.
Posted 15 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
Deadwing wrote:
One of my favorite albums too

hippiechick wrote:
Me too, but so melancholy.

inindian wrote: 
Yes, but deliciously achingly melancholy.


Posted 15 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Being from Santa Barbara, I can't help but have a bond...

Toad had (and still has) their time...

Posted 15 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
aaaw.... I have most of their stuff.... 
always good to hear......

>^..^< 
Posted 15 years ago by arissimo    [ Reply ]
this is simply a Memory Song. great. I always see her.
Posted 16 years ago by swissgraphics    [ Reply ]
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Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Ummm, yeah. We could read it the first time... hippiechick wrote:
I spend too much time raiding windmills We go side by side Laughing until it's right There's something that you won't show Waiting where the light goes Take the darkest hour-break it open Water to repair what we have broken There's something that you won't show Waiting where the light goes Baby anywhere the wind blows It's all worth waiting for ...
Posted 16 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
I've never been a fan, but every song I've ever heard of theirs has been good. (and heard right here on RP)
Posted 16 years ago by designerGirl    [ Reply ]
I spend too much time raiding windmills We go side by side Laughing until it's right There's something that you won't show Waiting where the light goes Take the darkest hour-break it open Water to repair what we have broken There's something that you won't show Waiting where the light goes Baby anywhere the wind blows It's all worth waiting for Pull on the borders to lighten the load Tell all the passengers we're going home I spend too much time seeking shelter World without end couldn't hold her Now There's something that you won't show Waiting where the light goes Maybe anywhere the wind blows It's all worth waiting for Anyway the wind blows
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Deadwing wrote:
One of my favorite albums too
"Dulcinea" and "Coil"...tough call pour moi. "Nanci" certainly bats for the former.
Posted 16 years ago by majdim7th    [ Reply ]
Deadwing wrote:
One of my favorite albums too
Me too, but so melancholy.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite albums too
Posted 17 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
Dulcinea still in my regular rotation...my GP
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this for a while, beautiful song. thanks RP
Posted 17 years ago by MTlady    [ Reply ]
This album is my private pleasure. I listen to it over and over. Thanks RP.
Posted 17 years ago by starfishNcoffee    [ Reply ]
Great song - and perfect for this rainy Paradise day.
Posted 17 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
really nice :)
Posted 17 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
happy happy :) :) :) love. it. thanks so much.
Posted 17 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
I am so glad there is a home for great artist like Toad.
Posted 18 years ago by 400F_dvr    [ Reply ]
mrmojorisin wrote:
Wonderful song off a truly great album.
Indeed.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
four_felicity wrote:
saw them a couple weeks ago, and they were great! the venue was great... not too big. Luce opened and they were fantastic also.
Nice to have Toad back and touring...Saw them recently at a music and arts festive..outdoors on a beauty of a day in the middle of New Jersey!!! Who da guessed?
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
lerxst wrote:
3 days til the Toad concert here in Baltimore. Hope they still get along together. Looking forward to a good show.
saw them a couple weeks ago, and they were great! the venue was great... not too big. Luce opened and they were fantastic also.
Posted 18 years ago by four_felicity    [ Reply ]
I spend too much time raiding windmills We go side by side Laughing until it's right There's something that you won't show Waiting where the light goes Take the darkest hour-break it open Water to repair what we have broken There's something that you won't show Waiting where the light goes And anyway the wind blows It's all worth waiting for Pull on the borders to lighten the load Tell all the passengers we're going home I spend too much time seeking shelter World without end couldn't hold her There's something that you won't show Waiting where the light goes And anyway the wind blows It's all worth waiting for Anyway the wind blows
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Lucky you. I am seeing them in August at a small club on the road to Palm Springs.
Posted 18 years ago by desnos    [ Reply ]
3 days til the Toad concert here in Baltimore. Hope they still get along together. Looking forward to a good show.
Posted 18 years ago by lerxst    [ Reply ]
You know, mainstream radio *almost* ruined this band for me. I figured they were just another washed up one-hit-wonder who made their money off of one song that radio thought was "decent", and the rest of their tunes were garbage. In my mind, RP has raised TTWS from the dead! I never thought that 10+ years after hearing their first single, that I would enjoy just about every other tune I have heard from them as well. For that, I thank you!
Posted 18 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
Toad is doing a one-off tour right now. They released a live album, but are technically no longer together. But a rare opportunity to see a great band.
Posted 18 years ago by desnos    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
Stunning. Gave me goosebumps... I love it when music can do that.
I 100% agree with you on that! I'm tingling head to toe. Fanstastic band. Fantastic album.
Posted 18 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Stunning. Gave me goosebumps... I love it when music can do that.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
YEAH!!! beautiful. and i'm reminiscing now.. ;)
Posted 18 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
Oh my, as do I...wonderful album! four_felicity wrote:
I completely agree.
Posted 18 years ago by Smutty    [ Reply ]
My favorite song on this album for sure! I would love to know the meaning behind the lyrics, but until then, I'll make up my own!
Posted 18 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
fenway wrote:
Does anyone know if there happens to be a personal story behind the lyrics of this song?
No, but it sounds personal. The reference is probably Don Quixote...tilting at windmills. That is, fighting personal demons.
Posted 18 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know if there happens to be a personal story behind the lyrics of this song?
Posted 18 years ago by fenway    [ Reply ]
god, it's like tear jerk hour
Posted 19 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
This song really takes me places. A 10, no doubt.
Posted 19 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
Fantastic song. Fantastic band. I had the unexpected opportunity to see them live on a very short tour about 2 years ago, after seeing them several times while they were still touring regularly and recording music. What a treat! I hope they come back East now that I see they're touring again, if even only on a limited basis.
Posted 19 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
I adore this song. My favorite album by Toad is Fear. Walk on the Ocean, Something to Say, Stories to Tell... :meditate.gif: :goodvibes.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by rainfairy    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Toad songs! Love these guys!
Posted 19 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
another fine record..........good stuff playing.
Posted 19 years ago by 85on95    [ Reply ]
Milk5Cents wrote:
OK- weird question- but am I right in thinking that the drummer for Toad is a 'little person'? I think I remember thinking that when I saw them on Letterman once.
Yes he is. His name is Randy Guss. BTW - If you liked Toad, the lead Guitarist & Drummer have a new band called Lapdog: https://www.lapdogmusic.com/news.html
Posted 19 years ago by warderblu    [ Reply ]
Wonderful song off a truly great album.
Posted 19 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
Such a beautiful song, and I couldn't agree more about adding the MAS version as well.
Posted 19 years ago by ashbyman    [ Reply ]
OK- weird question- but am I right in thinking that the drummer for Toad is a 'little person'? I think I remember thinking that when I saw them on Letterman once.
Posted 19 years ago by Milk5Cents    [ Reply ]
four_felicity wrote:
I completely agree.
Me too.
Posted 19 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Mark1970 wrote:
Damn, I miss this band!
I completely agree.
Posted 19 years ago by four_felicity    [ Reply ]
Great pick Bill!!!!! :-)
Posted 19 years ago by warderblu    [ Reply ]
This is the prettiest Toad I've ever heard. #-o
Posted 19 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
One of the best Toad songs. Check out Mutual Admiration Society's version. Mutual Admiration Society is a collaboration between Glen Phillips(from Toad), Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Thile (Nickel Creek).
Posted 20 years ago by buddhakowski    [ Reply ]
Damn, I miss this band!
Posted 20 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
definitely on my Top Prettiest Songs Ever list.
Posted 20 years ago by keemun    [ Reply ]
Hey! Someone finally uploaded this! Great!
Posted 20 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]