[Intro] {Haunting Nay flute solo, soft Darbuka drums heartbeat] [Verse 1] The desert camp is quiet, under the burning sun My potions stand in shadow, my daily work is done I heal the broken soldiers, I sell my charms for gold A proud and travelling dervish, with secrets untold I am no outlaw queen, but my blade is sharp and bright I rest here in the valley, and wait for the cool of night [Verse 2] The fire starts to flicker, the caravan is near And many men come watching, with longing or with fear But the one my heart is seeking, stays frozen in the dark I gave him every signal, I threw the perfect spark How many signs does he need, to step into my space? My reign is like a fortress, I will not chase [Chorus] But you are like the shifting wind, strong and ever free Blowing through the canyon, but never staying here with me When I try to hold you, you run like desert sand Leaving nothing but a memory, in my empty hand [Verse 3] I have the power of healing, for every wound and pain I know the ancient magic, of fire, earth, and rain A thousand men would follow, wherever I may go But you, you stand in silence, and never let me close I am a warrior woman, standing strong until the end But this fight is beyond me, you cannot tame the wind [Chorus] Because you are like the shifting wind, strong and ever free Blowing through the canyon, but never staying here with me When I try to hold you, you run like desert sand Leaving nothing but a memory, in my empty hand [Bridge] [Tempo slows down, heavy Oud chords} Can a dervish heal her own heart? Can magic cure the mind? I cannot catch the wind, (aaaaaaaaaaah) I leave it all behind. [Outro] Just like the wind... Like sand through my fingers... [Vocal vocalizations, haunting and fading out] [End]
