Released: May 20, 1981

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

Producer: Chris Thomas

[Verse 1]
Just like a broken marriage, when two people just don't care
Like when the cupboard is empty or there's no food in the Frigidaire

[Chorus 1]
I'm a page from the end of the story
No closer to my hope and glory
Just a kick away from the heels of the wind

[Verse 2]
How come it gets so disturbing, when two ships pass in the storm
Who knows how high the crow flies, who knows where this refugee was born

[Chorus 1]

[Chorus 2]
And just for the sake of all these reasons
Rains wash out the fires within
Fires that help to keep you moving
Just a kick away from the heels of the wind

[Verse 3]
You don't deserve that treatment, I can't pretend I was that nice
I'm no E ticket ride to Disneyland, I'm no cushy first class flight
I'm a day behind your restless wings
You, you rather have the wealth of kings
Me, I'd rather be on the heels of the wind

[Chorus 2]
And just for the sake of all these reasons
Rains wash out the fires within
The fires that help to keep you moving
Just a kick away from the heels of the wind[x2]

[Chorus 2]
And just for the sake of all these reasons
Rains wash out the fires within
Fires that help to keep you moving
Just a kick away from the heels of the wind

[Outro]
Just a kick away from the heels of the wind[x3]
Well mama, just a kick away, just a kick away
Just a kick away from the heels of the wind

Elton John

Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer whose unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the biggest music icons of the 20th century. Elton has sold more than 250 million albums, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever.

He excelled in music from a young age, attending the prestigious Academy of Music on a scholarship at just eleven years old. In 1970 he released his first self-titled album, making him a huge international star.

Some of his most famous hits include “Crocodile Rock”, “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Take the Long Way Home”.