During an era when most female singers who interpret music from the 1920s c… Read Full Bio ↴During an era when most female singers who interpret music from the 1920s come across as dated "red hot mamas," camp, or satirical, Banu Gibson practically stands alone. She performs music from the 1920s and '30s creatively, but within the boundaries of the idiom, giving fresh life and excitement to forgotten tunes and swinging hard with her New Orleans Hot Jazz Orchestra. Growing up in Hollywood, FL, Gibson was trained as a dancer although she studied voice as a child with an opera singer. She gained early experience playing in a Miami club opposite Phil Napoleon (1967-1968), toured with Your Father's Mustache (1969-1972), and appearing at Disneyland in the Class of '27 (1972-78). She moved to New Orleans in 1973, commuting to Los Angeles and working in New Orleans doing choreography and directing. Gibson learned how to play rhythm banjo and on April 1, 1981, put together her six-piece band, which improved steadily throughout the 1980s and became a popular attraction at traditional jazz festivals. Although Banu Gibson has recorded for World, Jazzology, and Stomp Off, her most rewarding recordings are for her own Swing Out label and those rank with the top classic jazz of the era.

Let It Snow
Banu Gibson Lyrics

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Oh the weather outside is frightful
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

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

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 goodbying

But as long as you love me so
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Overall Meaning

Banu Gibson's rendition of Let It Snow brings to life the coziness and warmth of a cold winter night spent indoors with a loved one. The song is a classic Christmas tune, written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composed by Jule Styne in 1945. The opening lines of the song, "Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" captures the feeling of being snowed in but with the comfort of a warm fire to keep the chill away.

The second verse of the song emphasizes the persistence of the snowfall, with the line "It doesn't show signs of stopping, and I've bought some corn for popping." Even though being snowed in might seem dreary, the lyrics suggest ways to make it enjoyable, like dimming the lights and spending time together. The song's bridge hints at the impending end of the night when it says, "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 song touches on the desire to stay inside, safe and warm, without worrying about the weather.

The ending of the song brings forth a sense of finality as the fire dies down and the lovers have to say goodbye. The lyrics "The fire is slowly dying, and, my dear, we're still goodbying, but as long as you love me so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" encapsulates the feeling of ending the night on a bittersweet note.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh the weather outside is frightful
The weather is really bad outside.

But the fire is so delightful
However, the fire is very comfortable.

And since we've no place to go
We do not have any commitments, so it does not matter if we are stuck here.

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
It is better to embrace the snow than to fight it.

It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall isn't slowing down anytime soon.

And I've bought some corn for popping
Some popcorn was bought to help us enjoy staying in.

The lights are turned way down low
Ambiance is created by using dim lighting.

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Once again, it is better to embrace the snow than to fight it.

When we finally kiss goodnight
When we go to bed.

How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But it will be difficult to leave during such a big storm.

But if you'll really hold me tight
If you hold me close, I will feel much better about leaving.

All the way home I'll be warm
If you do hold me close, I will be happy and warm on the way home.

The fire is slowly dying
Unfortunately, the fire is going out.

And, my dear, we're still goodbying
We are saying our goodbyes to each other.

But as long as you love me so
But as long as you love me, it won't matter that I have to leave.

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Once again, it is better to embrace the snow than to fight it.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn

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