In 1977, Haslam began her solo career with her album Annie in Wonderland, produced by Roy Wood who played most of the musical instruments, and who also duetted with her on one track, and also performed on the Intergalactic Touring Band album. Haslam and Wood were engaged to be married for four years, which she later described as "Four of the funniest years of my life". She has since released eight studio albums, three of which were released through her own record label, White Dove. She has also collaborated with Steve Howe on a number of projects.
In 1993 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she survived and which became the inspiration for her 1994 album, Blessing in Disguise.
Her 2006 Live Studio Concert, was also released as her first solo DVD. Haslam released an EP called Night and Day, her first solo recording for some years, with Welsh rock band Magenta in 2006.
Haslam currently resides in Central Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
The Snowman
Annie Haslam Lyrics
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We're floating in the moonlit sky
The people far below
Are sleeping as we fly
I'm holding very tight
I'm riding in the midnight blue
I'm finding I can fly
On across the world
The villages go by like dreams
The rivers and the hills
The forests and the streams
Children gaze open-mouthed, taken by surprise
Nobody down below believes their eyes
We're surfing in the air
We're swimming in the frozen sky
We're drifting over icy
Mountains floating by
Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep
We're walking in the air
We're dancing in the midnight sky
And everyone who sees us
Greets us as we fly
In "The Snowman," the singer and the titular character are seen flying above the world, drifting over the snow-covered landscape in a surreal and dreamlike journey. The opening lines take us straight into the magic of the moment: "We're walking in the air, we're floating in the moonlit sky." The lyrics continue to describe the feeling of weightlessness as they pass over sleeping villages, rivers, hills, forests, and streams. The song conveys a great sense of wonder and awe, particularly through the eyes of a child. The surrealism of the experience is reinforced as they "drift over icy mountains floating by" and "swim in the frozen sky."
Aside from the breathtaking visuals, the song conveys an important aspect of childhood - imagination. The lines "Nobody down below believes their eyes" and "everyone who sees us greets us as we fly" indicate the unshakable faith that children have in the impossible, the fantastical, and the unreal. It takes something truly magical to bring everyone together, and The Snowman does just that.
In conclusion, "The Snowman" is a song that evokes the wonder, magic, and imagination of a child's dream. As we float above the world, we're reminded of the simplicity of the holiday season, and the power of imagination to bring us all together.
Line by Line Meaning
We're walking in the air
We are experiencing an exhilarating feeling of freedom and liberation that comes from defying gravity and soaring high above the ground level.
We're floating in the moonlit sky
We are effortlessly gliding through a serene and scenic atmosphere illuminated by the light of the full moon.
The people far below
The inhabitants of the earth's surface, oblivious to our aerial exploits, are not privy to this otherworldly perspective.
Are sleeping as we fly
They are unaware of the magical excursion we are undertaking, and as such, their dreams are not nearly as exciting as our present reality.
I'm holding very tight
I am clutching you tight, not wanting this surreal moment of shared adventure to end anytime soon.
I'm riding in the midnight blue
I am basking in the mystique and otherworldly allure of the cosmos that surrounds us as we glide through this musical reverie.
I'm finding I can fly
I am realizing that being airborne imbues me with a sense of empowerment and limitless potential that is utterly intoxicating.
So high above with you
As we soar onwards and upwards beyond what the eye can see, I'm aware that I'm sharing this exceptional moment with a deeply beloved companion, making it all the more noteworthy.
On across the world
We are journeying across the globe, taking in the splendor and diversity of the earth's varied landscapes.
The villages go by like dreams
The settlements and towns we encounter appear fleeting and insubstantial, almost like figments of a surreal dream.
The rivers and the hills
As we continue our odyssey, we are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of majestic geographical features such as rivers and mountains, which appear even more impressive from high above the earth's surface.
The forests and the streams
We marvel at the natural beauty of forests and waterways below that appear as if they are part of the earth's circulatory system, pulsing with life and vitality.
Children gaze open-mouthed, taken by surprise
As we continue to glide through the air, amazed children on the ground stare up at us with their mouths open, completely astonished by the sight of humans flying through the sky.
Nobody down below believes their eyes
The individuals on the ground observing us are flabbergasted and skeptical, convinced they must be seeing an optical illusion or hallucinating rather than two individuals flying through the air.
We're surfing in the air
We are catching the waves of the wind and using them to propel us through the atmosphere, as if riding on an invisible surfboard.
We're swimming in the frozen sky
As we continue onwards through the never-ending night sky, we feel as though we are swimming through a liquid expanse of cold, crystalline air.
We're drifting over icy
We're peacefully floating over the frozen tundra, further engrossed in the ethereal beauty of the winter wilderness.
Mountains floating by
As we soar over snow-capped peaks and craggy cliffs, they appear to float by like immense white icebergs adrift on an ocean of wind and sky.
Suddenly swooping low on an ocean deep
Without warning, we dive down from our lofty heights and skim just above an enormous and impossibly deep ocean, thrilling at this sudden change of perspective.
Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep
When we swoop down low, we are startled by a gargantuan sea creature that we accidentally awaken from its slumber, causing its massive tail to lash out furiously as it grumpily awakens.
We're walking in the air
Once again, we resume our majestic aerial stroll through the sky, feeling invigorated and emboldened by our adventures.
We're dancing in the midnight sky
As we continue to hover amidst the stars, we twirl about and begin to dance joyously, elated by the sheer exhilaration of our recent exploits.
And everyone who sees us
Any onlookers who happen to glimpse our airborne ballet are struck by the spectacle of two human beings effortlessly floating through the air as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Greets us as we fly
As we continue our fanciful journey through the night, any people witnessing this sight wave and cheer us on with exclamations of joy and excitement, clearly caught up in the magic of the moment.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard David Blake
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