In My Arms
Chapterhouse Lyrics


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The winter days are closing again
They bring a chill into my heart
Morning frost surrounds your hazel eyes
As gentle ivy clings to bark

Angel, penetrate my heart
Angel, take you in my arms
Restless nights of dreaming endlessly
Fever burns me to the core




Your kind of torment creeps on up to me
As the sea breeze slides onto the shore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chapterhouse's song In My Arms paint a picture of winter's approach and the feelings it brings with it. The singer describes the chill that the winter days bring to his heart, perhaps alluding to feelings of loneliness or isolation during the colder months. He then describes his lover's hazel eyes, which are surrounded by morning frost, as gentle ivy clings to bark. This imagery is likely a metaphor for the beauty and fragility of his lover.


The chorus of the song calls out to an angel to "penetrate my heart" and to "take you in my arms," which could be interpreted as a prayer for comfort and connection during the difficult winter months. The verses continue with descriptions of restless nights and feverish dreams that torment the singer. The sea breeze that "slides onto the shore" brings a sense of calm and release, perhaps indicating that the singer finds solace in the natural world.


In My Arms is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the universal human experience of longing for love and connection during times of darkness and difficulty. The haunting melody and richly layered instrumentation create a dreamlike atmosphere that perfectly captures the mood of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

The winter days are closing again
The season of winter is arriving once again


They bring a chill into my heart
Winter brings a certain sadness and melancholy to my emotions


Morning frost surrounds your hazel eyes
The coldness of winter is reflected in the icy appearance of your eyes


As gentle ivy clings to bark
I feel a deep connection to you that is strong and enduring, like the bonds of ivy to a tree's bark


Angel, penetrate my heart
I am praying that you will come into my life and fill me with love and joy


Angel, take you in my arms
I want to embrace you tightly and never let go


Restless nights of dreaming endlessly
My mind is consumed with thoughts of you, even when I am sleeping


Fever burns me to the core
The passion and intensity of my feelings for you overwhelm me


Your kind of torment creeps on up to me
The pain of being without you or unsure of your affections is almost unbearable


As the sea breeze slides onto the shore
Like the gentle, rhythmic sound of the ocean, my love for you is constant and unwavering




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