I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
Count Basie Big Band/Tony Bennett Lyrics
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But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
For I've got my love to keep me warm
I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form!
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form!
What do I care if icicles form?
Oh-ho-ho, I've got my love to keep me warm
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
"I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" is a classic love song that depicts how one's love for another can serve as a source of strength and shield in the face of adverse weather conditions. The lyrics outline a scene where snow is falling and the wind is blowing fiercely. However, the singer is utterly unfazed by the inclement weather due to the warmth of love in their heart. The lyrics emphasize that cold weather and storms are no match for the power of love.
Beyond the surface, the song infuses a deeper meaning. The song illustrates how love can be a protector from the harsh realities of life. It encourages the listener to cultivate a source of comfort that goes beyond worldly possessions or material wealth. The simplicity of the lyrics conveys a powerful message that one's most valuable asset is the love they can give and receive.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
It is snowing and the wind is blowing outside.
But I can weather the storm!
However, I can handle it and manage to stay calm.
What do I care how much it may storm?
Why should I bother about the intensity of the storm?
For I've got my love to keep me warm
I am happy and content because of the love I have in my life.
I can't remember a worse December
I cannot recall having experienced a December this bad before.
Just watch those icicles form!
I am witnessing icicles forming outside.
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
Why should I be bothered about icicles forming?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
My love keeps me warm and happy, so nothing else matters.
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I am taking off my winter clothes to show that I am burning with love.
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
I am so filled with love that it keeps me warm, and I do not need an overcoat anymore.
My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
My heart burns passionately, and my love keeps getting stronger.
So I will weather the storm!
Therefore, I can handle any tough situation with ease.
What do I care how much it may storm?
I do not care about the severity of the storm anymore because of the warmth and love I feel.
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
All my happiness and comfort come from the love I have in my life.
The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
The snow and wind continue to howl outside.
But I can weather the storm!
Despite the harsh weather, I can still weather the storm and remain unfazed.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin
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