in which toad the wet sprocket sings a perfect ode to don quixote

so, despite the ridiculous name, 90's band toad the wet sprocket really had some great music. i think my favorite, for many sentimental reasons, has to be windmills.



off their platinum dulcinea, windmills pays homage to don quixoite and raises the idea of whether or not it is wise to chase the idealized.

don quixoite thought so.



go HERE to learn more about this painting.

it's a romantic thought - a lovely one that says, no matter what, chasing a dream, whether it be logical or impossible, makes life worth living.

never give up. reach as high as you can.

i spend too much time raiding windmills
we go side by side
laughing until it's right

there's something that you won't show
waiting where the light goes
take the darkest hour - break it open
water to repair what we have broken

there's something that you won't show
waiting where the light goes
and anyway the wind blows
it's all worth waiting for

pull on the borders to lighten the load
tell all the passengers we're going home

i spend too much time seeking shelter
world without end couldn't hold her

there's something that you won't show
waiting where the light goes
and anyway the wind blows
it's all worth waiting for
anyway the wind blows

(mp3) windmills by toad the wet sprocket

here's a video of the band, who broke up only to get back together to tour small venues, performing the song in 2010:



buy dulcinea, the album windmills is off of, HERE.