The windmills of your mind - Alison Moyet (lyrics)

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The windmills of your mind : Alison Moyet (Michel Jean Legrand)
Video : scenes from The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
Music and video, are property and copyright of it's owners
Lyrics are provided for educational purposes only

[@fillyhart4222]

Four years ago i played this song for my husband through earphones as he lay dying from cancer. I had one ear piece in my ear & another in his ear. By end of song my husband was gone. It will be our song until we meet again. Miss you Tony 😢

[@ayodeler39]

When your happy you enjoy the music. When your sad you understand the lyrics.

[@heymul25]

Well said.

[@tmhwriter]

Really nicely stated.

[@Tez0678]

True That! Blessed

[@exrodriguez6074]

So True, so true.

[@MeMys-e9j]

Yes ! It is . But don' t worry , be happy.

[@ambc8970]

I will always remember the eyes of my first love.❤❤❤I still love him. Even if he is dead for 33 years now.

[@fayeyong3161]

My english teacher used to play this song on an old tape player. He used all of his soul and emotion while singing and dancing it in class.He even used to draw circles on the blackboard to make us understand the deep meaning of the lyrics.I heard this song randomly on radio yesterday and this memory (which i didn't even know I had) came to my mind so spontaneously "like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind". I even remember his sad face as if he felt some kind of nostalgy while listening to this song. I can't explain why I commented this story. Sad memory but I'm glad I recalled it...

[@javierarreaza5601]

dusty mug I am an English teacher, and I also put all of my soul in my teaching. The words you wrote over a year ago moved me a lot today. I believe your English teacher would have been proud of you.

[@MrJoeybabe25]

Sad memories are important too.

[@kurbanabbas8204]

anna• maria your teacher lived through smth. very sad and shared with all class what he felt perhaps )

[@godsun798]

Its ok❤👍

[@ghassanal-basri994]

I think it's a very classy song..lyrics and melody ...and its nice that every teacher..leave a trace if his students memory

[@msix1836]

The original ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ , when Faye Dunaway was stunningly beautiful and Steve McQueen (RIP) was so handsome !! Classic remains classy even after decades.

[@preludec4684]

⚘

[@deanmcclelland9806]

Out of all the versions I've heard of this song Alison Moyet does the most moving rendition. She sings it nice and slow with the emotion of an artist who understands the emotional depth of the song. With the orchestra backing her she uses it as a back drop unveiling a rich tone of a chapter that reflects the movie it came from.

[@chriswinwood6501]

2:13 - 2:18 is especially beautiful, and the use of musical wine glasses brings an extra mystery to it. Alison Moyet is a class act.

[@Irmina8]

Rarely does a song combine graceful acceptance of death and genuine passions for life so perfectly like this one. And this is my favorite version. Many thanks.

[@georgiasigala5612]

Το καταπληκτικό αυτό τραγούδι με ενέπνευσε να γράψω το πρώτο μου βιβλίο. Και φυσικά θυμάμαι τα όμορφα καστανά μάτια της αγάπης μου, του Δημήτρη Παυλάκη. Δεν είσαι ξεχασμένο όνειρο για μένα. Σ΄αγαπώ και σου αφιερώνω το βιβλίο μου, από καρδιάς.

[@dadtetra]

Θέλω πολύ να ακούσω αυτό το τραγούδι με παρόμοιους ελληνικούς στίχους, ένα εγχείρημα δύσκολο ώστε να αποδωθεί με παρόμοια τελειότητα.

[@ΝίκοςΓοτουχίδης-ζ6ψ]

​@@dadtetra Ελπίζω να βοήθησα... Υποθέτω πως είσαι ηλικιακά νεαρότερος μου. Και μάλιστα η δική μας Βίκυ, καλύτερη κατά την άποψή μου. Καλή ακρόαση!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGfdn51qn5WLlbs

[@markburrows8500]

Such a beautiful version... the clarity in her voice is sublime!

[@TheMuzikall]

No Doubt✅ One of the Best variations🙏

[@abdelmounimelidrissi2070]

Michel le grand and alison moyet means perfection

[@lenhummel5614]

Truly one of the most haunting songs and lyrics ever written. This is probably the best rendering. Very poetic.

[@raniadizikiriki8935]

A wonderful composer,a sensitive lyricist,and a great singer produce this masterpiece of a song.Every time I hear it I just want to cry,,,,

[@pierrephutiennguyen4407]

This musical performance makes me cry every time I see it. Like a sweet and long lost love we've never be able to see it again. Thank you for letting us see you.

[@lite4919]

This awesome lady had more grace and elegance in her little finger than all of today's "stars" put together....

[@john-clayknight4885]

Has....not had. She isn't dead yet.

[@billmurray7473]

Don't EVEN get me started on the remake.

[@PhilJonesIII]

She is destroying the song which is a shame because she does have an excellent voice. When not singing, she has been called 'pottymouth'.

[@RocketCalcutta]

@@PhilJonesIII Can you explain what you mean by this comment? I am not saying I disagree with you, it's just that I would like a more detailed analysis. Thanks 👍

[@PhilJonesIII]

@@RocketCalcutta As I said, I admire her singing voice greatly. I've heard her in a few interviews and, she swears a lot. As for the song, well, for me at least, Noel Harrison nailed it on the first take. The melody is haunting, but the singing is almost dialogue, and he doesn't try to squeeze every ounce of mystery from it. That's for us, and the lyrics give us plenty of scope. Moyet is trying to explain the mystery with changing intonation. She is telling us where to go. Personally, I don't like that. Just a personal view.

[@rabahsoukehal9618]

RIP M. Michel Legrand, a Great French Composer 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@brendandsouza3275]

so well sung... I hadn't heard Alison Moyet this song until now ... just wonderful!!

[@saltressX]

Loved her voice since I was 16... I’m 51 and she doesn’t disappoint. She pairs Steve the man McQueen and Faye Dunaway footage is genius... visually beautiful and audio perfection 🤗❤️👍🍁🍂⏳⌛️🌊🚗

[@jaimepalero7305]

Marvellous rendition

[@JC62888]

I absolutely love this song and have listened to every artist singing it. This is the best!

[@pepitocelestino9968]

Love this song!!!

[@luizmauriciocoelholima540]

Beautiful

[@razvanrogozb2b]

This is a masterpiece. It gives me chills down my spine every single time I listen to it. So thanks The Grand Tour. How could have I've missed this my entire life?

[@raymondeclonkey893]

Steve McQueen a true American Legend the impitime

[@raymondeclonkey893]

Of Cool

[@bighenry6633]

@@raymondeclonkey893 *epitome

[@chenannabel6256]

Jezza got really good music taste. You can feel it in Clarkson's farm as well. I can't stop thinking about this song after watching Jezza and the Alfa scene.

[@konstantinosvanos5283]

An excellent song... Superb lyrics.. A fascinating film... More than glad to see when I was younger!!! Always to be well remembered by all means!!!

[@giofour8674]

Excellent song..and amazing combination with these scenes..

[@clarezimberlin8729]

Thanks Alison Moyet. Love the choice of footage of the original Thomas Crown Affair. Love the quality of Alison's voice for this song, often sung by men.

[@ericyanikov]

When poetry was Poetry. Then were such times, really. So believe.

[@guesswhosecomingfordinner9494]

The spiraling spiritual thoughts of the celestial bodhisattva intertwine within the purple fabric of an infinite expression such splendidly spun ethereal garb

[@acepeeter]

What are you on about

[@ericyanikov]

@@acepeeter Redyard Kypling, Robert Burns, Stevenson, Sommersat Maugham.

[@mrfroglegs25]

There's good music today. What are you talking about

[@RocketCalcutta]

@@mrfroglegs25 I believe the point is that today's lyrics don't have this level of poetic brilliance. I would have to agree.

[@Yasemin_Sky]

The imagery and poetry is beautiful. They don't make them like they used to.

[@valeriechapman1612]

This tune from: The Thomas Crown Affair is such an emotional one. Alison perfects this emotion so well. She has a sad but sensuous voice. How could Steve McQueen resist her charms. I wonder!!!! ... Beautifully sung. She’s a class act in her own right.

[@andrenadra639]

A very beautiful song ,synchronized with some highlights from the movie THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR. ADORABLE

[@reeft77]

Лучшее что есть, BEST

[@JimInNashville]

Gosh, this is absolutely stunning. I waited 50 years to hear this, and it was worth it.

[@molotovmafia2406]

Never fails to hit all my emotional soft spots. Please excuse me while I'm sobbing in a corner.

[@solo2wings]

I first listened to this song by Alison Moyet some three years ago, and it is still the best rendition I have heard

[@danielmoore6618]

This interpretation of the song is my favorite. So melancholy, and those strings, etc.! Wonderful.

[@hancar]

Magnificent voice, beautiful lyrics and a haunting tune, what more can you ask for?

[@rt_d1133]

Wow, what an incredible version...

[@Diegodidacful]

Steve was the perfect actor for the movie. In fact HE IS THE MOVIE... Pierce Brosnan make a remake at 90´s but he didn't have the cool charming of Steve MCqueen. Alison Moyet sings beautifully.

[@nadiamattar2164]

That movie marked me as I was still a teenager it was the best at that time.thanks for the song..so lovely

[@Logans3Run]

Hi All, many have covered this superb song but this is the Definitive version, hands down. It sounds like it was especially written for her to sing...Spot on...

[@ahmedabomostafa7855]

One of The best of the best of the best love song's ever .. It could bring your memories and tears immediately 💖 😭😭

[@soniaclimes]

beautiful.. alison does the best version of everything she does. Thank you Alison for the memories. xx.

[@vicredshaw1155]

Penelope Greenhough you are correct ! Saw Alison last year , she's still got it in spades !

[@goranlabas1106]

Dusty Is The Best For This Song.

[@sunhi506]

Penelope Greenhough ,yes that great,i like this Version.

[@joelturner6260]

I didn't know admittedly who's voice I was looking for when searching many versions of this song and I finally found it . This is the version I was seeking and glad I found it . XXX

[@hansvanvosselen9276]

Stunning.

[@mistylake48]

The original Thomas Crown Affair with Steve MeQueen was one of the best movies he did. I miss the starts of yesterday and I love this song.

[@LeoInterHyenaem]

Possibly, the best interpretation of this song. Certainly, up there with the very best.

[@lambikins]

THIS is the only version that will make me weep. Superb!

[@geraldinemclaughlin486]

Beautiful song for all the dreamers out there it will never get old please just let go and follow your dreams ❤️🍀

[@bicyclist2]

As a big Yazz and Depeche fan I'm also a big Alison Moyet fan. I was made aware of this song in the movie "The Thomas Crown Affair". Great cover. Thanks.

[@davesmith3785]

Loved this film watched time and time again, this version by Alison is superb linked with the video

[@albertmcmullen2669]

I love the mixed metaphors in the lyrics.

[@DerekLyons]

Superb version!

[@TheDeadlySister]

beautiful,just beautiful

[@byngostar6895]

The poetic lyrics really capture the inner chaos of grief and sadness after the end of a great love.

[@khaledalmaeena3413]

I can hear this song all day

[@Anoula-voliotisa10]

Beautiful song for all dreamers

[@josephinemurat9578]

Exactly 👏👏

[@territhomas8792]

I'm glad I found this by Alison Moyet. I used to like Dusty singing this but now this is my favorite. It has so much more mystery and emotion.

[@monikaschweikardt5413]

Love this very much😥

[@indiakhetri]

Extraordinary lyrics ...

[@vijaydude]

amazing rendition of this song - haunting! And we certainly miss Steve!

[@raulgarcia7797]

Tenía 19 años cuando vi este filme en el Cine Roble , CDMX....... me encantó; ahora que encuentro este afortunado video confirmo el gusto..... Qué hermosa Faye Dunaway...! Que súper galán Steve McQueen...porque ya no hay actores de esa talla..(con todo respeto).... La música de Legrand como siempre, extraordinaria, aunque la traducción de la letra al inglés deje mucho que desear...... Gracias KZbin.... Viva México carbones..!

[@stellaartoise9382]

Como se Llama la picula

[@raulgarcia7797]

El título original es: The Thomas Crown Affail (1999)... con Pierce Brosnan y René Russo en su 2da versión..... La versión original fue de 1968 ....con Mc Queen y Dunaway....

[@raulgarcia7797]

Where you from... Desde donde escribes....?

[@doogalloonni]

Ah, Steve. Miss you still. So cool...SO Cool!

[@EnriqueRodriguezTOPO]

Hello FotDis, Today, a bit more than 10 years ago you posted this - Is the first time I listen to this version of such a wonderful song! I already love Alison's ART, have followed Ms Moyer here and there, for the last 40 years, yet the first time I hear this one. Oh, My...oh Lord, I love the darkness of the picture, or shall I say the brightness less of black and white...which makes it even more sombre than what we feel. Steve McQueen, does it with his fingers, face and hands, I love the Cuban cigar any time, but... ALISON MOYER still is the wonderful Goddess of the Windmills of my Soul. AMEN (Zenkiu!)

[@FotDis]

Thank You for your feelings

[@xxmimocanxx]

Best version. No doubt.

[@joseramoncastellanosmartin1629]

Alison Moyet = BELLEZA

[@nicerasgeron9470]

Such a beautiful song! Its message comes from the deep recesses of the heart.

[@fredboucher3092]

the way she sings this song is better than the original song which very very very rare

[@miriamanderson6146]

I would melt with the look he gave her. Clearly, he felt something for her in this scene. He stared at her for the longest.

[@Danimal1577]

Thank you for making this. The meshing of the old with the new. A wonderful singer from the synthpop 80's coming into her own, to one of the classiest films of the 1960's with two of the greatest actors of their time. All of this, brilliant!

[@miriamanderson6146]

This makes me fall in love and wishing for that moment in time to be here forever. They had the best chemistry in the movie.

[@ramatine]

Best version of this iconic song!

[@achakohanabisi8924]

Thank you, from Japan, for providing lyrics. Very helpful indeed. But I'm sorry to say this. "Tunnel of it's own" should be "its own," and "minutes on it's face" should be "on its face."

[@pattysutton197]

her voice was made for this song.

[@lap5025]

Absolutely right. Have you heard Dusty Springfield’s version?

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

@@lap5025 The famous version from The Thomas Crown Affair is, of course, sung by Rex Harrison's son, Noel. I wasn't even aware there was a Dusty Springfield version!

[@RocketCalcutta]

@@Duke_of_Prunes Noel recorded the definitive version imho. Dusty did pretty well with it.

[@dharmaskye]

great voice. love it.

[@thuyenieu2233]

Ngày mình nghe cuộc đời chợt xa xôi Ngày mình biết tháng năm dần trôi Biết lá thu rơi vàng trên tóc rối Biết nỗi đau có bao giờ nguôi...

[@craiglocker386]

Great rendition Alf. I still love you.

[@Chazzyclay]

Wow for the Arts and the sheer blessings the world has enjoyed from this Genre

[@MitcyDupres]

The amount of people commenting here who obviously haven't seen The Thomas Crown Affair. The footage is the obvious choice for this song.

[@cecilialemonier3994]

Beautiful!

[@BenKaiXeroPsomi]

Βίκυ Λέανδρος σε ευχαριστούμε που μας δίδαξες αυτό το άσμα!

[@bojanboskovic6744]

Thomas Crown was here! Brilliant!

[@guesswhosecomingfordinner9494]

#rogerdaltrywasheretauntology

[@synglitikidemetriou894]

Beautiful voice she does the song proud and justice a song with a very strong meaning beautiful song who ever sing it..

[@Brownalebelly]

A great version of one of the all time classic songs but together with the video it is breathtaking. Thank you so much for making this for everyone to enjoy.

[@Sameoldfitup]

“I don't know what's worse: to not know what you are and be happy, or to become what you've always wanted to be, and feel alone.”

[@trickymicky0007]

i remember seeing Alison in Rchels night club and wanted to pluck up the courage to have a chat and maybe a dance but the opportunity passed me by,fabulous voice and enough emotion to melt any heart

[@psychicwoman]

What a gorgeous voice💯🌹🇺🇸

[@omranbenabdallah7357]

Why we can't forget those words..this song.. her voice

[@reneebk1999]

My absolute favorite song.

[@aatb7]

How come Alison doesn’t appear in this video? INVISIBLE...you treat me like I’m INVISIBLE

[@thomasforcher5495]

The best version ever

[@loonylinda]

love this ladys voice.

[@stephiepahlavizan1]

Round Like a circle in a spiral Like a wheel within a wheel Never ending or beginning On an ever spinning reel Like a snowball down a mountain Or a carnival balloon Like a carousel that's turning Running rings around the moon Like a clock whose hands are sweeping Past the minutes of it's face And the world is like an apple Whirling silently in space Like the circles that you find In the windmills of your mind ! Like a tunnel that you follow To a tunnel of it's own Down a hollow to a cavern Where the sun has never shone, Like a door that keeps revolving In a half forgotten dream, Or the ripples from a pebble Someone tosses in a stream Like a clock whose hands are sweeping .... Keys that jingle in your pocket Words that jangle in your head Why did summer go so quickly ? Was it something that you said ? Lovers walk along a shore And leave their footprints in the sand Is the sound of distant drumming Just the fingers of your hand ? Pictures hanging in a hallway And the fragment of this song Half remembered names and faces But to whom do they belong ? He: when you knew That it was over You were suddenly aware That the autumn leaves were turning To the color Of her hair ! She: when you knew That it was over In the autumn of goodbyes For a moment You could not recall the color Of his eyes ! Like a circle in a spiral Like a wheel within a wheel Never ending or beginning On an ever spinning reel As the images unwind Like the circles That you find In the windmills of your mind !

[@cathleenfoot9273]

verse 5 and 6 ,the ones beginning with he and she,where do they come from because they're not the same as the lyrics in the video??

[@mackshima3259]

Why did you write "it's" instead of "its"?

[@stephiepahlavizan1]

@@mackshima3259 t's is a contraction and should be used where a sentence would normally read "it is." The apostrophe indicates that part of a word has been removed. Its with no apostrophe, on the other hand, is the possessive word, like "his" and "her," for nouns without gender.

[@mackshima3259]

@@stephiepahlavizan1 I did not mention "t's." I mentioned "it's." I'd like to advise you to learn English grammar from scratch. Two words "its" and "it's" are quite different. You have to discriminate between them. Consult you dictionary carefully.

[@stephiepahlavizan1]

@@mackshima3259 You are a complete dolt.

[@ВикторияЛесневская-щ6д]

Вернула к жизни, эта музыка, и исполнение, конечно!

[@nigelwillson8000]

oh Alison, i could cry!!!!!

[@pathirault3100]

Genial M.Legrand

[@johnbutt7254]

Just love listening to Alison sing... beatiful

[@ahmedabomostafa7855]

I swear I cried ... magic music ,words and clip as if it came from the land of love For me ... this song is number 1 beside (the day before you came ) ABBA

[@joannajazzyrimmer]

Heard this in Body care shop and have BACK into appreciation of her. Excellent voice like red wine.

[@geraldharris8044]

I watch this movie all the time. I play the song on the panio. I love it, can't get enough of it!

[@robertamitchum]

best version ever - and I seem to know all..

[@ttw1951]

It is, IMHO, very well done, and it's one of the "better" versions..., but for me the Master of this song is Jose Feliciano. 😊👍

[@Tez0678]

That's a big statement, there's so many great versions. Personal taste I suppose.

[@delvanisaaraujo1247]

Perfect song!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@roseloose1013]

I have heard many versions of this beautiful song. For me the only one that sings this the best is Dusty Springfield .

[@RocketCalcutta]

Noel Harrison's is the one for me. Dusty did ok with it.

[@geraldinearguelles4549]

Corinne Bach did an awesome rendition

[@DerekLyons]

Great song always and my favourite McQueen film!