Fool The Wind

Inspired by the film and the book of Chocolat, by Joanne Harris, this is a song for the main character.

Blown into town upon the changing wind,
Splash of red against the dismal grey.
Strangers not looking for acceptance;
Neither come to settle nor to stay.

You can fool the heart that it's contented,
Make believe a house can be a home,
Trust the lie that says you'll stay forever,
But you know deep down you cannot fool the wind.

She's driven by the wind and not her heart,
Never staying anywhere for long.
Lovers who thought they'd not be parted
When the wind changed found that she was gone.

You can fool the heart that it's contented,
Make believe a house can be a home,
Trust the lie that says you'll stay forever,
But you know deep down you cannot fool the wind.

Deep within this wanderer there's a longing:
Four strong walls that she can call her own.
Silent the prayer she dares not utter:
Just once let the wind move on alone.

You can fool the heart that it's contented,
Make believe a house can be a home,
Trust the lie that says you'll stay forever,
But you know deep down you cannot fool the wind,
Yes you know deep down you cannot fool the wind,
Still she hopes this time that she might fool the wind.

© 2002 (Words and music) Jessica Prett