Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Aaron Neville (Holiday) Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping,
And I've bought some corn for popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
When we finally kiss goodnight,
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm.
The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bying,
But as long as you love me so,
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow!
In Aaron Neville’s version of the Christmas classic “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”, the singer speaks of the contrast between the cold outdoors and the warmth of the fire inside. The first two lines of the song set the scene by describing the weather as “frightful” outside, while the fire is “so delightful” inside. This juxtaposition highlights the comfort and coziness of being indoors while the winter storm rages outside. The lyrics also suggest that the singer and their partner have nowhere to be and are therefore content to stay inside and watch the snow fall. The phrase “Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!” becomes a kind of mantra, expressing the singer’s desire to remain indoors and enjoy the beauty of the storm.
As the song continues, the singer mentions that they have bought some corn for popping, which further emphasizes the feeling of warmth and comfort. The lights are turned low, creating a peaceful and intimate atmosphere. When the couple finally kisses goodnight, the singer expresses their reluctance to go outside in the storm. However, if their partner will hold them tight, they will be warm all the way home. The final stanza describes the fire slowly dying and the couple saying goodbye, but reassures the listener that as long as their love continues, they can weather any storm.
Overall, Neville’s version of “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” is a lovely Christmas song that highlights the importance of love and togetherness during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
The weather outside is really bad.
But the fire is so delightful,
But the fire inside is very pleasant and enjoyable.
And since we've no place to go,
Since we don't have anywhere to go.
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow!
May it snow as much as it wants to.
It doesn't show signs of stopping,
It looks like it's going to keep snowing for a while.
And I've bought some corn for popping,
I've got some popcorn to make.
The lights are turned way down low,
The lights are dimmed and the atmosphere is cozy.
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow!
May it snow as much as it wants to.
When we finally kiss goodnight,
When we eventually say goodnight and kiss each other.
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
I'll really hate having to go out in this snowstorm.
But if you'll really hold me tight,
But if you'll hold me close and tight.
All the way home I'll be warm.
I'll feel warm and comfortable all the way home.
The fire is slowly dying,
The fire is slowly going out.
And, my dear, we're still good-bying,
And, my dear, we're still saying goodbye.
But as long as you love me so,
But as long as you love me as much as you do.
Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow!
May it snow as much as it wants to.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: SAMMY CAHN, JULE STYNE
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