Snow
Bing Crosby feat. Danny Kaye & Peggy Lee & Trudy Stevens Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It won't be long before we'll all be there with snow
Snow, snow, I want to wash my hands, my face and hair with snow
Snow, I long to clear a path and lift a spade of snow
Snow, oh, to see a great big man entirely made of snow, snow
Where it's snowing, all winter through
That's where I want to be
How I'm longing to ski, through the snow
Those glistening houses that seem to be built of snow
Snow, oh, to see a mountain covered with a quilt of snow
What is Christmas with no snow
No white Christmas with no snow, snow
I'll soon be there with snow, I'll wash my hair with snow
And with a spade of snow, I'll build a man that's made of snow
I'd love to stay up with you but I recommend a little shuteye
Go to sleep and dream of snow, snow, snow, snow
The song "Snow" is a wistful and nostalgic tune that yearns for the arrival of winter and the snow that comes with it. The opening lines repeat "snow" several times, emphasizing the excitement and anticipation the singers feel towards the impending snowfall. The singers express a desire to immerse themselves in snow, using it to cleanse their bodies and even build a man entirely out of snow.
The lyrics also describe the activities associated with winter and snow, such as snowball throwing and skiing. The glistening houses that seem built of snow and the mountain covered with a quilt of snow evoke a picturesque winter wonderland. The song concludes with the assertion that Christmas is incomplete without snow, urging listeners to go to sleep and dream about snow while awaiting its arrival.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the joys of winter and the anticipation of snow, with a sense of nostalgia for the simpler times of childhood when snow was a source of excitement and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow
The repeated use of the word 'snow' sets the wintery tone for the song and evokes the imagery of snowfall during winter.
It won't be long before we'll all be there with snow
The arrival of winter is imminent and soon everyone will be surrounded by snow.
Snow, snow, I want to wash my hands, my face and hair with snow
The purity and freshness of snow is desirable enough for the singer to want to use it for washing their hands, face and hair.
Snow, I long to clear a path and lift a spade of snow
The singer yearns to shovel snow and create a clear path for themselves or others.
Snow, oh, to see a great big man entirely made of snow, snow
The singer imagines the joy of seeing a snowman, possibly even one that is larger than life.
Where it's snowing, all winter through
That's where I want to be
Snowball throwing, that's what I'll do
How I'm longing to ski, through the snow
The singer expresses their desire to be in a place where it snows all winter, so they can enjoy snowball fights and skiing on the snow.
Those glistening houses that seem to be built of snow
The houses seem to sparkle as if they are made of snow, contributing to the winter wonderland atmosphere.
Snow, oh, to see a mountain covered with a quilt of snow
The singer wishes to witness the magnificence of a mountain covered in a thick blanket of snow.
What is Christmas with no snow
No white Christmas with no snow, snow
The singer laments the idea of spending Christmas without snow, as it is an essential part of the holiday experience.
I'll soon be there with snow, I'll wash my hair with snow
And with a spade of snow, I'll build a man that's made of snow
The singer shares their excitement about being able to soon enjoy the snow by using it to wash themselves and creating a snowman.
I'd love to stay up with you but I recommend a little shuteye
Go to sleep and dream of snow, snow, snow, snow
The singer suggests that it's time for bed, even though they would love to stay up, and encourages the listener to dream about snow.
Writer(s): Irving Berlin
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.