Kansas - Dust In The Wind (lyrics)

I close my eyes, only for a moment
And the moment's gone
All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity
Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind
Same old song, just a drop of water
In an endless sea
All we do crumbles to the ground
Though we refuse to see
Dust in the wind
All we are is dust in the wind
Oh, ho, ho
Now, don't hang on, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away, and all your money won't another minute buy
Dust in the wind
All we are is dust in the wind
(All we are is dust in the wind)
Dust in the wind
(Everything is dust in the wind)
Everything is dust in the wind
The wind

[amandapooler]

My Father showed me this song in the 7th grade. This song was a favorite of his. It was also one of the first records I had ever heard from him.
I lost him a week before Christmas this past year, and I still am in disbelief. This is the man that held me on his lap as a little girl, while he strummed on his Fender acoustic guitar. He taught me so much about God, music and life. Rest In Peace, precious and beloved soul. I love you Dad.
💜🎶✌️🕊️🙏☮️🕯️

[lowercase-j]

I'm 51 years old, and this is the first song I remember my mom playing for me. Mom is still with me, and we still talk about the good ole' days.

[cathy]

I had this played at my dad's funeral whilst photos of him were shown.
I hope he approved... Beautiful song. X

[miguelguzman]

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful and profound songs ever written.

[johnk]

I remember seeing this group back in the late 70's. They were on of my favorite groups. I'm now 73 and having server nerve pain for the past 5 years to a cut nerve from a collapsed spinal column, this song now makes me think more about being positive rather than the dark areas that I have been experiencing. Life is too short, because like they say, All We are Is Dust in the Wind of Life.

[stephaniebrace]

I started appreciating these songs more after my father passed away last year! He could play this song on his guitar, and I remember multiple nights of just sitting next to him as he played! Man I miss him!

[MiaQuacko]

Just lost a dear friend of mine and I’m in pain and this was the first song I thought of to help me cope - thank you Kansas ❤

[ronakagifford]

Just left my grandmas grave sight, This was the song on the radio as I sat there...embracing all that is. I miss her.

[waynedippel]

I lost my sister recently to covid, this was one of our songs and it has new meanings for me. She was my best friend and I will miss her for the rest of my life.

[KevinTayman]

Saw Kansas at the cow palace in San Francisco in 79. I close my eyes and I can still hear and see that show. Wish I had that reset button to go back and see it again

[darleneatkinson]

These songs cause me to realize just how fast goes by, I once was young and now I am in retirement years life moves fast I was a teenage when this song was released. Thanks for the upload

[joank]

This song says it all....
To be heard first thing in the morning and last thing at night.
It gives us a real perspective of what we really are in this world more so now than ever as we see so much of our dreams slipping away year after year.
We are prompt to live within the moment giving it our best shot, one that will be remembered if not by ourselves but by others.
Make your day a positive one!

[LilChelle]

This song was almost not recorded. His wife heard him playing practice notes as an exercise and urged him to do a song with it….. Glad she did this is my favorite song by Kansas.

[leonardlloyd]

From what I gather the music from this song was the guitarists warm up practice scale. He played this before playing live. Apparently he played it over and over so often, the lyrics came to him.
Still, its very beautiful.
I saw Kansas 3 times in the 70s, they were great!
And shocking enough, they aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[xWonderingIntellectxX]

when you are depressed its nice to play this to be reminded how finite and valuable life really is.

[lillyo]

This song will always mean something to me, after losing my brother suddenly this is the song i chose for his memorial service. Its been almost 10 years since losing him but this song still brings back so many memories, i think it always will. I love you brother 12/21/94-11/21/15

[janisschrobilgen]

So beautiful. Yet it can make some tears fall, for all those who we lost
R.I.P. All in Heaven now

[niallpierce]

My dear friend-and soul mate- died some time ago. He had Muscular Dystrophy. He was a rocker and although he was told he would not live past 18 he lived until he was 49. He filled his life with music and kindness and generosity. He so wanted to continue on past 50 but he got a secondary cancer diagnosis and passed six months later. He asked to be cremated and put on a small lake. When that was done he said celebrate me. So this song was among many to do that. I miss you every bud. See you soon.

[gotowanejajko]

I lost my mom a month ago, this harmonizes with the depths of my grief. I miss her endlessly, more and more with each day.

[sonandtwins]

Why can't they make and write songs like this anymore? Glorious past musical era.