Winter Wonderland
Andy Williams & Perry Como Lyrics
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In the lane, snow is glist'nin',
A beautiful sight, we're happy to night
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird;
He sings a love song as we go along
In a meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown;
Hell say, รข??Are you married?รข??
We'll say, รข??No man!
But you can do the job when you're in town!รข??
Later on we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire,
To face unafraid the plans that we made
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
The song Winter Wonderland, originally composed in 1934 by Felix Bernard with lyrics by Richard B. Smith, has been widely popular and covered by numerous artists, including Andy Williams and Perry Como. The opening lines "Sleigh bells ring; are you list'nin'? In the lane, snow is glist'nin'" provide a cheerful and inviting tone, urging listeners to join in on the fun activities of wintertime. The song lyrically depicts a joyful winter landscape of snow, love, and laughter. The snowman epitomizes the playful essence of winter and in the song, the snowman is given a human-like persona as Parson Brown, asking if the couple is married. This creates a whimsical element to the song, adding to the light-hearted tone of the song as a whole.
As the song progresses, the lyrics invite us to picture ourselves by the fire, dreaming of future plans and facing them fearlessly, strengthened by the magical spirit of winter. The overall meaning of the song, which is to embrace the beauty and joy of winter, can be seen as a metaphor for enjoying the beauty of life and looking forward to future endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh bells ring; are you list'nin'?
Can you hear the sound of the jingling bells on the sleigh?
In the lane, snow is glist'nin',
The snow on the ground is sparkling and shining in the lane.
A beautiful sight, we're happy to night
What a wonderful scene, we are filled with joy tonight.
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
We are leisurely walking in a magical winter setting.
Gone away is the bluebird,
The bluebird has flown away for the winter season.
Here to stay is a new bird;
A new bird has arrived and will stay with us for the winter.
He sings a love song as we go along
As we walk, the new bird serenades us with a romantic tune.
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
We continue to stroll in the enchanting winter wonderland.
In a meadow we can build a snowman,
We can build a snowman in the open grassy area.
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown;
We can pretend that the snowman is a local religious leader.
He'll say, รข??Are you married?รข??
The imaginary Parson Brown will ask us if we are married.
We'll say, รข??No man!
We'll respond by saying we are not married.
But you can do the job when you're in town!รข??
But if you're ever in the area, you can help us get married.
Later on we'll conspire
As the evening progresses, we'll plan together.
As we dream by the fire,
While we're resting by the fireplace, dreaming.
To face unafraid the plans that we made
We're not afraid to implement the plans we've made.
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
Whilst walking in the enchanting winter wonderland!
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
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@Celluloidwatcher
Just love this Perry Como version. Brings back memories from childhood. Thus, it has that big band swing sound to it. Thanks for presenting this, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
@milenadanyo3637
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@raysmith7251
...this is how it's done mr.Boobbleeรฉ
@MrManorAvenue
Best version of this song ever recorded, I would say.ย Who can beat either Perry Como or The Satisfiers for vocals?!
@BrianJohnson-eu2on
One of my most favourite songs.
@Eggmanjames
2020 October/November anyone?
@fallon_under_fire
2021 but yes :)
@katzenlady0743
September 2022
@MRLATINOPRIDE1
Youยดll always be walking in a winter wonderland.