Driftin Snow
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Lyrics
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Toronto's not my home
I miss the north country so much
no longer will I roam
Driftin' snow around my window
Driftin' snow around my door
Driftin' snow around my brains Lord
Won't be no driftin' anymore
Well I'm sitting here waiting for the winter to
die
Well sometimes I hope I never make it
through
And the things that I believe aren't about to
fight
With the things that I know inside are true
All the friends that I have had
Or misplaced along the way
No amount of energy could ever bring them
back
It weighs down on me like a ton
It never was no fun
But I never meant to do no harm
Driftin' snow around my window…
Well I'm running as silent as a sleeping train
Hey moon, hey moon won't you shine down
on me
I need your light to give me direction
The farther off I get the better off I'll be
All the times that I have spent
Or misplaced along the way
No amount of energy could ever bring it
back
It weighs down on me like a ton
It never was no fun
But I never meant to do no harm
Driftin' snow around my window….
The lyrics of "Driftin Snow" by Blackie and the Rodeo Kings paint a poignant picture of longing, nostalgia, and the weight of past actions. The opening lines convey a sense of displacement and yearning, with the singer feeling out of place in Toronto and missing their home in the north country. The decision not to roam anymore suggests a sense of resignation or acceptance of their current situation.
The recurring motif of driftin' snow symbolizes the singer's feelings of being stuck or trapped in a cycle of regret and stasis. The snow around their window, door, and brains represents the emotional and mental barriers they face, preventing them from moving forward. The declaration that there won't be any more driftin' implies a desire for change or resolution.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's inner turmoil and conflicts. They express a sense of waiting for something to end, perhaps a metaphorical winter representing a difficult or stagnant period in their life. The tension between what they believe and what they know to be true reflects a struggle between ideals and reality, creating inner turmoil and uncertainty.
The lyrics also touch on themes of loss and regret, as the singer reflects on friends they have lost or drifted apart from. The weight of these relationships weighs heavily on them, with a sense of guilt and remorse for the harm unintentionally caused. Despite the somber tone, there is a glimmer of hope in the plea for guidance from the moon and a longing for a better future, suggesting a desire for redemption and positive change. Overall, the song evokes a sense of introspection, longing, and a search for direction amidst the driftin' snow of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I came down from Thessalon
I left my hometown and came to Toronto
Toronto's not my home
Toronto doesn't feel like home to me
I miss the north country so much
I deeply miss the northern country
no longer will I roam
I have settled down and won't wander anymore
Driftin' snow around my window
Snow is drifting around my window
Driftin' snow around my door
Snow is drifting around my door
Driftin' snow around my brains Lord
The snow in my mind is drifting, causing confusion
Won't be no driftin' anymore
I won't let myself drift aimlessly anymore
Well I'm sitting here waiting for the winter to die
I'm waiting for the cold, harsh season to pass
Well sometimes I hope I never make it through
Sometimes I wish I won't survive this difficult period
And the things that I believe aren't about to fight
My beliefs are not in conflict with reality
With the things that I know inside are true
I hold onto what I truly believe in
All the friends that I have had
All the friends I used to have
Or misplaced along the way
Lost or drifted away in my journey
No amount of energy could ever bring them back
No effort can restore those lost friendships
It weighs down on me like a ton
The burden of lost friendships is heavy on me
It never was no fun
Losing friends was never enjoyable
But I never meant to do no harm
I never intended to hurt anyone
Well I'm running as silent as a sleeping train
I move quietly, like a train at rest
Hey moon, hey moon won't you shine down on me
I seek guidance and light from the moon
I need your light to give me direction
I require guidance to find my way
The farther off I get the better off I'll be
I believe I'll be better off the farther I go
All the times that I have spent
All the moments I have lived through
No amount of energy could ever bring it back
No effort can bring back lost time
It never was no fun
Those times were not always enjoyable
But I never meant to do no harm
I never intended to cause harm
Driftin' snow around my window
The snow continues to drift around me
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