White recorded 20 studio albums during the course of his career, but multiple versions and compilations were released worldwide that were certified gold, 41 of which also attained platinum status. White had 20 gold and 10 platinum singles, with worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million records, and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His influences included James Cleveland, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, the Four Tops and Marvin Gaye.
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Studio albums
I've Got So Much to Give (1973)
Stone Gon' (1973)
Can't Get Enough (1974)
Just Another Way to Say I Love You (1975)
Let the Music Play (1976)
Is This Whatcha Wont? (1976)
Barry White Sings for Someone You Love (1977)
The Man (1978)
I Love to Sing the Songs I Sing (1979)
The Message Is Love (1979)
Sheet Music (1980)
Barry & Glodean (With Glodean White) (1981)
Beware! (1981)
Change (1982)
Dedicated (1983)
The Right Night & Barry White (1987)
The Man Is Back! (1989)
Put Me in Your Mix (1991)
The Icon Is Love (1994)
Staying Power (1999)
It May Be Winter Outside
Barry White Lyrics
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I miss my baby's arms
His tender finger tips
Knows just how to keep me warm
It may be zero degrees
With the snow falling down
But I've got warm and tender love
[Chorus]
It may be winter outside
But in my heart it's spring
How much joy and pleasure, baby
Can one guy bring me
Winter nights can be awful cold
Without someone to hold
But when I have him next to me
Baby, I'm in ecstasy
[Chorus]
Throughout my life
I've had my share of guys
But he's been the only one
Who can make my temperature rise
Things are just not the same
When he's not by my side
But yet, I shouldn't complain
But be waiting with my arms open wide
[Chorus: x3]
The lyrics to Barry White's "It May Be Winter Outside" reflect the warmth that love can bring, even in the coldest of times. The first verse expresses the physical comfort and closeness of being held by a loved one, and the power that touch can have in warming someone up. The chorus then contrasts the cold winter weather with the warm feelings of love, using the spring season as a metaphor for the joy and pleasure that his partner brings him. The next verse speaks to the importance of having someone to share warmth with on cold winter nights, and how being with his partner brings him ecstasy. The final verse touches on the idea that this love is special and unique, able to raise his temperature like no one else can. The song's repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that despite external conditions, love has the power to make everything feel alright.
Line by Line Meaning
When the temperature dips
When the weather gets cold
I miss my baby's arms
I miss being held by my partner
His tender finger tips
The way he touches me is loving and gentle
Knows just how to keep me warm
He knows how to make me feel emotionally and physically comfortable
It may be zero degrees
It may be extremely cold outside
With the snow falling down
Snow is coming down from the sky
But I've got warm and tender love
I have a warm and affectionate relationship with my partner
Just as long as he's around
As long as my partner is with me
It may be winter outside
The weather may be cold and snowy
But in my heart it's spring
I feel warm and joyful inside
How much joy and pleasure, baby
How happy and satisfied I am because of my partner
Can one guy bring me
My partner brings me so much happiness and pleasure
Winter nights can be awful cold
Nights during wintertime can be uncomfortably cold
Without someone to hold
If I don't have someone to hold and keep me warm
But when I have him next to me
But when my partner is beside me
Baby, I'm in ecstasy
I feel intense happiness and pleasure
Throughout my life
Throughout my entire existence
I've had my share of guys
I've had multiple partners
But he's been the only one
My current partner is the only one
Who can make my temperature rise
Who can cause a sexual response in me
Things are just not the same
My life is not the same
When he's not by my side
When my partner is not with me
But yet, I shouldn't complain
But I should not be complaining
But be waiting with my arms open wide
I should be eagerly waiting for my partner to return
Chorus: x3
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY WHITE, PAUL POLITI
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@faustosuarez9561
so precious tune, it make me remember the high school , dad, mom and siblings in the 70's!
@Sean-ec7pr
Possibility the greatest record. . .I've ever heard xx
@juliedoyle6184
Love this feel good tune , its brilliant
@helmuttemmen3047
megaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@TeresaPalmaPortugalItaly
"...but he's been the only one...who can make my temperature rise..."
@ffjjgallego
Correct title: It may be winter outside (not my).