Discover the story of the song > Windy City – Alison Krauss

The protagonist and her partner have moved from a small country town to a big city. However, the protagonist feels that the city is changing her partner for the worse. She describes the city as cold and heartless, just like the chilling winds. She pleads with the city to let her partner go before it completely freezes his heart. The protagonist walks the city streets at night, desperately searching for her partner in the bars. She loves him despite his actions, but the city keeps them apart. She warns the city that if it doesn't give her partner back, she will lose her mind.