Wintersmith
Sons of Seasons Lyrics
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And clouds are hanging low
The hills once spread lush and green
Snow's falling where the roads have been
So little her confidence
But still she walks strong
I'm born from the season's dance
To men I belong
Winter's alive, splintering soul
No heartbeat inside
Breathing the cold, uncertain stride
Trying to feel, to be next to her
The cold is coming closer
And the harmony is lost
This burden that lies on my soul
And in my hand my people's hope
My maiden's uneasiness, her anxiety
To put all those fears to rest is a task given to me
Winter's alive, splintering soul
No heartbeat inside.
Breathing the cold, uncertain stride
Winter's alive, splintering soul
No heartbeat inside
Breathing the cold, uncertain stride
Trying to feel, to be next to her
Winter's alive, splintered his soul
No heartbeat inside
Breathing the cold, uncertain stride
Trying to feel, to be next to her
The lyrics of "Wintersmith" by Sons of Seasons paints a picture of a cold and desolate winter, where the days have grown darker and the clouds are hanging low, and the hills are covered with snow. Despite this harsh environment, the singer, who is born from the season's dance and belongs to men, walks strong and tries to feel connected to someone. The song then progresses to talk about the burden that lies on the singer's soul and the hope that is in his hands. His maiden seems uneasy and anxious, and it is the singer's task to put all those fears to rest.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "Winter's alive, splintering soul, no heartbeat inside," which suggests the feeling of being dead or frozen inside. The cold and uncertain stride further emphasizes the feeling of isolation and detachment. However, the singer still tries to connect with his maiden and feel next to her, even in this desolate winter.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wintersmith" portray the harsh and desolate nature of winter, and the struggle to feel alive and connected in such an environment. The burden of hope, and the responsibility to ease the anxiety of loved ones, create a weight on the singer's soul. Despite all these challenges, the singer still tries to connect with his maiden and find a way to feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
The days have grown darker
As the season changes, the days have become shorter and less bright.
And clouds are hanging low
The sky is overcast and heavy, as if ready to release precipitation at any moment.
The hills once spread lush and green
The landscape was once fully vegetated and fertile.
Snow's falling where the roads have been
The snow has accumulated on the previously traveled paths, obscuring them from view and making them impassable.
So little her confidence
She lacks self-assurance and is hesitant in her actions.
But still she walks strong
Despite her reservations, she continues to move forward with determination and a sense of purpose.
I'm born from the season's dance
The singer is a product of the cycles of nature and the changing of the seasons.
To men I belong
The artist identifies as male and relates to other men through this shared identity.
Winter's alive, splintering soul
The harshness of winter is real and affecting the artist deeply, even causing a sense of fragmentation within themselves.
No heartbeat inside
The artist feels numbed and disconnected from their emotions.
Breathing the cold, uncertain stride
The singer is moving forward despite feeling uncertain and hesitant, and the chill of winter is affecting their ability to do so.
Trying to feel, to be next to her
The artist is striving to connect with a woman (possibly the aforementioned hesitant figure) on an emotional and physical level, but finding it difficult due to the cold and other obstacles.
The cold is coming closer
The harshness of winter is encroaching more and more on the present moment.
And the harmony is lost
The sense of balance and flow in life has been disrupted and thrown off-kilter by the arrival of winter.
This burden that lies on my soul
The singer feels weighed down and strained by a sense of responsibility or duty.
And in my hand my people's hope
The artist is carrying the aspirations and expectations of others with them, as well as their own.
My maiden's uneasiness, her anxiety
The woman the artist is trying to connect with is feeling uneasy and nervous.
To put all those fears to rest is a task given to me
The singer has taken it upon themselves to reassure and comfort the woman, and considers it their duty to do so.
Winter's alive, splintered his soul
The brutal effects of winter are fracturing and destabilizing the singer's psyche.
Trying to feel, to be next to her
Despite the obstacles in their path, the artist continues to pursue a connection with the woman they are drawn to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENNING BASSE, OLIVER PALOTAI, SIMONE SIMONS
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