Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
Let It Snow
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Oh, let it snow, let it snow
Hey, it's another Christmas holiday
It's a joyous thing, let the angels sing
'Cause we're together
We got a thing, hey, can't let it slip away
No, outside it's raining sleet
I'll give her the world
Let it snow, let it snow
Outside it's cold but the fire's blazin'
So baby, let it snow
Let it snow, yeah
Let it snow, let, let it snow
Oh, come over here and help me trim the tree
I wanna wrap you up
Baby, then you'll see
You're the only present I need
There's so much more
Waiting for you in store
From this precious day
I can gladly say
There's no place that I'd rather be
I know you are my everything, come a little closer
God must have sent you down from heaven
Let it snow, let it snow
Outside it's cold but the fire's blazin'
So baby, let it snow (woo, woo)
Let it snow
Let it snow, let, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow (let it snow, baby)
Let it snow (I don't care about the weather)
Let it snow (oh, oh, oh)
Let it snow (let it snow, ooh)
Let it snow (let it snow)
Let it snow (oh no, no)
Let it snow (let it snow)
Let it snow (ooh)
Let it snow (oh yeah)
Let it snow (yeah, let it snow)
Let it snow (let it snow, let it snow, baby)
Let it snow (I don't care about the weather, baby)
(All I need you to do is be here with me)
Let it snow (as long as you're with me)
Let it snow (oh)
Let it snow (I don't mind, I don't mind)
Let it snow (oh yeah)
I don't care what the weather may be
As long as you're here with me
Oh, let it snow
In Boyz II Men's "Let It Snow," they express the joy of Christmas holidays and the importance of spending this special time together. The lyrics suggest that being in each other's company and basking in the warmth of togetherness is the best present they could have. The first paragraph describes the perfect winter night where "it's cold outside but the fire's blazing." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, in which the singers express their emotional warmth even as winter chills are increasing. Boyz II Men pledges to hang on to the moment, enjoying the tranquility and sweetness of being surrounded by loved ones, even as outside there is rain and sleet. The chorus, "Let it snow," is a mantra. It suggests that regardless of the weather, although it is cold outside and the roads may be more dangerous, they are happily settled in the warmth of the fire and in their significant other's arms.
In the second verse of the song, Boyz II Men talks about decorating a Christmas tree and remarking that their significant other is the only present they need. The feeling of happiness and bliss is emphasized in the chorus, "Let it snow," appearing after each verse. The repeated chorus line serves as a reminder, so they do not let the pressures of life take the blissful moment of being together away from them. The lines "There's so much more waiting for you in store/ From this precious day, I can gladly say/ There's no place that I'd rather be" reveal that the song's narrator recognizes that the happiness of their significant other is vital, and there is nothing he'd instead be doing than being with them. Boyz II Men, in "Let It Snow," begs their partner to "come a little closer," as they express their love and admiration for them. The track is distinct for its harmonious four-part vocal backup and a breezy, soulful quality that captures the emotions behind the holiday season of togetherness, warmth, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Let it snow
Expressing a wish for snowfall this Christmas season
Oh, let it snow, let it snow
Reiterating the desire for snowfall to happen repeatedly
Hey, it's another Christmas holiday
Acknowledging the holiday season
It's a joyous thing, let the angels sing
Perceiving the celebration as a happy event
'Cause we're together
Feeling thankful for having the company of loved ones
We got a thing, hey, can't let it slip away
Recognizing the value of a special relationship
No, outside it's raining sleet
Observing adverse weather conditions
When our bodies meet
Anticipating a comforting physical embrace
I'll give her the world
Promising to give everything to a loved one
Outside it's cold but the fire's blazin'
Noting the contrasting temperature conditions of the interior and exterior
So baby, let it snow
Inviting a partner to enjoy the warmth and coziness despite the cold weather
Oh, come over here and help me trim the tree
Asking for participation in a holiday tradition
I wanna wrap you up
Having an overwhelming desire to embrace and care for someone special
Baby, then you'll see
Implying that the recipient will realize their importance once they feel loved and cared for
You're the only present I need
Confirming that the presence of a loved one is all that matters during the holidays
There's so much more, waiting for you in store
Assuring that more good things are yet to come in the future
From this precious day, I can gladly say
Indicating happiness and contentment with the current moment
There's no place that I'd rather be
Affirming that being with a loved one is the ideal place to be
I know you are my everything, come a little closer
Acknowledging the importance of a partner and requesting more intimacy
God must have sent you down from heaven
Reflecting extreme happiness and gratefulness for a special someone
I don't care what the weather may be
Expressing disregard for weather conditions due to the happiness of being with a loved one
As long as you're here with me
Stating that the presence of a loved one is enough to make the holidays special
Let it snow
Retaining the hope and wish for snowfall
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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@buffed16
Classic from 1993. I can’t believe it’s been 30 years. This is a timeless treasure.
@marcus813
It sure doesn't feel like that long ago! Definitely a Christmas classic.
@allthingsdelightful8565
I can’t believe it either. I was just 18 years old then. Best time of my life
@YBM2007
Love this album, old school R&B
@KevinPetrusNL
The Nineties were just 👌😎❤️✌️
@user-hw8jy2lw3i
Yes let it slow down
@AustinisSummer
My mom played this album every year on repeat at Christmas. She's been gone for 5.5 years I cry whenever I hear this song. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Miss you momma♡
@wshelby83
I love the last statement
@octaviaanton5043
Mom had great taste. May she rest in heaven.
@kisha1UP
Sending you so much love and light❤