Carly Rae Jepsen has received three Juno Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and an Allan Slaight Award, in addition to nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Polaris Music Prize and People's Choice Awards.
Mittens
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics
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Rest my head
In my single childhood bed
Close my eyes
Count to three
Wish that you were here with me
You were always there to hold
So give me your warmest pair
Your strongest pair of mittens
Please
Something to get me through
The loneliness of Christmas eve
I fell for you, like crazy
And I can't get thoughts of you, from me
So give me your warmest pair
Your strongest pair of mittens
Please
By my table I survive
Fix the makeup from my eyes
Fake a smile so they will see
Wish that you were here with me
Last year when my hands were cold
You were always there to hold
So give me your warmest pair
Your strongest pair of mittens
Please
Something to get me through
The loneliness of Winter
See, I fell for you, like crazy
And I can't get thoughts of you, from me
So give me your warmest pair
Your strongest pair of mittens
Please
Shine your name
Through the snow storm, baby
You can break me
To the bone, oh
I was wrong
You were wrong to make me
Feel like I was all alone,
Walking through my old home town
No one else but me around
Make an angel in the snow
Pray that I can let you go
I fell for you, like crazy
And I can't get thoughts of you, from me
So give me your warmest pair
Your strongest pair
Your warmest pair
See, I fell for you like crazy
And and I can't get thoughts of you, from me
So give me your warmest pair
Your strongest pair of mittens
Please
In "Mittens," Carly Rae Jepsen sings about the longing for someone special during the holiday season. The lyrics paint a picture of the artist lying in her childhood bed and wishing for her lover to be next to her. The song specifically deals with the loneliness and isolation that can come with Christmas, especially for those who are used to spending it with loved ones. The hook of the song involves Jepsen requesting her lover to give her their warmest and strongest pair of mittens to help her survive the cold and isolation. The song ends with the artist making an angel in the snow and praying to let go of her lover.
Throughout the song, Jepsen uses winter imagery to symbolize her feelings of longing and desire. She talks about hands being cold and needing mittens, using snowstorms to represent the challenges in a relationship, and making an angel in the snow to represent the hope for a new start. Jepsen's decision to use winter and Christmas-related imagery makes the song relatable for many listeners who may have similar feelings of loneliness during the holiday season.
Overall, "Mittens" is a beautiful and poignant track that captures the loneliness and longing felt during the holiday season while also offering hope for a new beginning. It is a reflection of the human need for connection and the impact that one special person can have on our lives, especially during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Home tonight
I am at home tonight.
Rest my head
I will go to sleep.
In my single childhood bed
I am sleeping in the same bed I slept in as a child.
Close my eyes
I will close my eyes.
Count to three
I will count to three.
Wish that you were here with me
I wish that you were here with me.
Last year when my hands were cold
Last year when I was cold.
You were always there to hold
You were always there for me.
So give me your warmest pair
Give me your warmest pair of mittens.
Your strongest pair of mittens
Give me your strongest pair of mittens.
Please
Please give me your mittens.
Something to get me through
I need something to help me cope.
The loneliness of Christmas eve
I am feeling lonely on Christmas eve.
I fell for you, like crazy
I fell in love with you deeply.
And I can't get thoughts of you, from me
I can't stop thinking about you.
By my table I survive
I survive by my table.
Fix the makeup from my eyes
I will fix the makeup under my eyes.
Fake a smile so they will see
I will pretend to smile so others will see.
See, I fell for you, like crazy
I fell in love with you deeply.
So give me your warmest pair
Give me your warmest pair of mittens.
Your strongest pair of mittens
Give me your strongest pair of mittens.
Please
Please give me your mittens.
Shine your name
Make your name shine.
Through the snow storm, baby
In the middle of a snowstorm.
You can break me
You can hurt me.
To the bone, oh
To the core of my being.
I was wrong
I made a mistake.
You were wrong to make me
You wronged me.
Feel like I was all alone,
Made me feel like I was alone.
Walking through my old home town
Walking through the town where I grew up.
No one else but me around
Nobody else is around.
Make an angel in the snow
Make a snow angel.
Pray that I can let you go
I pray that I can let go of you.
Your warmest pair
Your warmest pair of mittens.
See, I fell for you like crazy and I can't get thoughts of you, from me
I fell deeply in love with you and can't stop thinking about you.
Your strongest pair of mittens
Give me your strongest pair of mittens.
Please
Please give me your mittens.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLY RAE JEPSEN, RYAN STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Evan Halsey
This song dates back to 2010? I didn't realize it was that old. I didn't start hearing this song until last year when I heard it work and fell in love it with it immediately. It's one of my newest favorite Christmas songs.
lucii
This is song is actually touching and calm.... makes me relaxed everytime I hear it... this really helps with stress :)
Willow Bark
Can't believe this song is 11 years old!! I just discovered it. Love it so much!!
Merry Christmas, everyone!! 🥰🦌☃️🎄🌏🌎🌍
JumboTv
Her voice is so unique and amazing.
Craig Johnson
Carly Rae Jepsen is such a darling. She deserves the best of the best!
K D
She is Canadian, right? She has helped create and reinforce my love for Canada. I want to go there one day and enjoy the snowy Christmas :)
squamishfish hall
+Dang Dao LOL though she is from Canada she is from the Vancouver area we never have snow during Christmas, Have to drive up into the Mountains then tons of snow.Vancouver has a moderate climate like Seattle mostly rain
alan fox
bryan adams also canadian good enough for me.
OCHENG LUBAYI
Oh my god she lives in Vancouver while I live in New Westminster-
Powerstroke98
Interesting, as looking out the window right now, it's snowing! Only one degree below freezing though, so not too cold today! Carly's town she lives/brought up in, is about a half our drive from me! Yes, she's proudly Canadian indeed. :)