Waiting On The Wind Lyrics - Pam Tillis

In the middle of the meadow I sit staring at my kite 

A ball of string and a paper dream that I could not make fly 

Then daddy pulled it to the sky, behind him as he ran 

And said, "Girl don't be caught waiting on the wind" 

The time comes when a young girl wants to leave the nest and fly 

I stood there sad and proud and smiled through tears and said goodbye 

I gave you boosts, I gave you wings and girl I understand 

An eagle can't sit waiting on the wind 

If you rise for every challenge, if you run to catch your dreams 

That star that you keep reaching for is closer than it seems 

Heaven and earth reward all those who try and try again 

And will not be caught waiting on the wind 

Whatever strength you find in me I thank my father for 

His wisdom faith and courage set me on a steady course 

And when my sails are empty their words lift me up again 

And I will not be caught waiting on the wind