Let It Be
Bebe & Cece Winans 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
Man it doesn't show signs of stoppin'
And I brought me some corn for poppin'
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
And the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
But as long as you'd love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, and snow
When we finally kiss good-night
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you'd really grab me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
Oh the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbye-ing
But as long as you'd love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let It Be is a Christmas classic that has been covered by multiple artists throughout the years. The song is about staying inside on a cold winter night with a loved one, enjoying the warmth of a fire and each other's company. The first stanza sets the scene, with the singer noting the uninviting weather outside, but the coziness of the fire inside. There is a playful lightheartedness to the lyrics, with the line "And since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" conveying a sense of gleeful surrender to the elements.
The song continues with the singer describing their preparations for the evening - the popping of corn, the lowering of the lights - as they settle in for a romantic night together. The second stanza expresses the singer's longing to stay embraced with their partner, dreading the thought of having to go outside into the cold once the night is over. The repetition of the chorus drives home the sentiment of the song - that as long as the two are together, they can weather any storm, both literal and figurative.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
The weather outside is very unpleasant and perhaps dangerous.
But the fire is so delightful
The warmth from the fire indoors is very pleasant and comforting.
And since we've no place to go
We have nowhere else to be, so we might as well make the most of our time indoors.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
We should embrace the weather and enjoy the snowfall.
Man it doesn't show signs of stoppin'
The snowfall is continuing and does not appear to be stopping anytime soon.
And I brought me some corn for poppin'
The singer has brought some popcorn to snack on while they enjoy the snowfall.
The lights are turned way down low
The lights in the room have been dimmed to create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
When we finally kiss good-night
When it is time to go to bed and say goodbye for the night.
How I'll hate going out in the storm
The artist dislikes the idea of going back out into the unpleasant weather.
But if you really hold me tight
If the person they are with holds them close, it will make the journey home more bearable.
All the way home I'll be warm
The warmth from the embrace will make the singer feel comfortable and protected all the way home.
And the fire is slowly dying
The fire in the fireplace is starting to burn out and lose its warmth.
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
Despite the end of the night approaching, the singer and their companion are still saying goodbye.
But as long as you'd love me so
As long as the other person loves the singer, they will be happy and warm.
Let it snow, let it snow, and snow
Once again, the singer emphasizes that they should embrace the snow and enjoy the moment together.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne, Kacey Musgraves, James Corden
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