A Boy and His Kite is music from Colorado artist Dave Wilton. His song, "Co… Read Full Bio ↴A Boy and His Kite is music from Colorado artist Dave Wilton. His song, "Cover Your Tracks," was recently included in the film and soundtrack The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 2, quickly establishing this singer-songwriter as an emerging voice within indie music. Wilton's sound and influences have been shaped and inspired by a decade of helping other artists craft and create music in his Colorado recording studio, St. Ida's. A metaphor for a child being at the mercy of the wind, this self-titled album proves Wilton's ability to compose music in the places where struggle is met with hope. The lyrics reveal grounded storytelling intertwined with discovery, exploration, and romanticism. A Boy and His Kite layers vocal stylings likened to Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jeremy Enigk (Sunny Day Real Estate) with music that offers folk flavors, chimey electric guitars, and percussive orchestration to produce a collection of songs that are honest yet emotionally articulate.

Let It Down
A Boy and His Kite Lyrics

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Now it's time
Now it's time
Come on let's do it!
Come on let's do it
Think it out, you can't lose
Come on and work it out
Come on don't dream it
Make it now, I tell you

You can make your dreams come true
Later is too late
There's no time to waste
Later is too late
Life is short, you just can't wait
Come on let's do it
Think it out, you can't lose
Come on and work it out
It's now or never
Don't put off 'til tomorrow
Things that could be done now
But it's not too late
More time you just can't wait
Later is too late
More time you just can't waste
Now it’s time to be free and glad
Now it’s time to be free and glad
Now it’s time to be free and glad
Now, I can’t stand here waiting
For you to be sure
I can’t stand here waiting
Get up and face it
The kids are counting on you
Believe in the things you do
I will help you to get through
I can’t stand here waiting
For you to be sure
I can’t stand here waiting
For you to be sure
Oh no, no...
But you know
I will stand here waiting
At your side to be sure
I will stand here waiting
I will stand here waiting
Can't you see me waiting?

I will stand and wait
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A Boy and His Kite's song Let It Down is a classic Christmas song that is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated during the holiday season. The song is written in the form of a conversation between two lovers who are enjoying the comfort of a cozy night in, while watching the snow falling outside. The first verse talks about how the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is so delightful, setting the romantic and cozy atmosphere for the rest of the song. The second verse continues by stating that the snow doesn't show any signs of stopping, and the singer has brought some corn for popping while the lights are turned way down low. The verse establishes the setting of the couple's intimate moment while emphasizing the snowfall outside.

The chorus of the song encourages the couple to let it snow, not minding the storm, and enjoy each other's company in the warmth of their home. The third verse focuses on the moment of goodbye when the fire is slowly dying, and the couple is still bidding each other goodbye. But despite everything, as long as their love for each other endures, they should let it snow to keep warm and not let the storm and the outside world get in the way of their love.

Overall, the song is about the warmth of love and companionship during the harsh winter season. The song's message is that no matter how cold the weather may be, the warmth of love and companionship should still shine through.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the weather outside is frightful
The external conditions are extremely terrifying

But the fire is so delightful
However, the warm, inviting flames are very lovely

And since we've no place to go
Given that we have nowhere else to be

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let the snowfall come without worry or concern

It doesn't show signs of stopping
There seems to be no indication that the snowfall will end

And I brought some corn for popping
Plus, I have some popcorn ready to enjoy

The lights are turned way down low
Also, the illumination is dim and calm

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Allow the snow to keep coming undisturbed

When we finally kiss goodnight
Later on, when we say our goodbyes for the night

How I'll hate to go out in the storm
I will despise departing and enduring the weather

But if you really hold me tight
Nonetheless, if you hold me impenetrably close