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Whiteout
Dawn Richard Lyrics
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Ice crystals fall from
My eyes can't judge
How far we'll go
Long way home
Long way to get there
You and I
We'll go how far
My eyes can't judge
From the ice crystals that feel
Waiting for you in the cold
In "Whiteout," Dawn Richard sings about waiting for someone in the cold, not knowing how far they'll go but unable to wait for forever. The opening line "Out waiting for you in the cold" sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing the feeling of being alone and exposed to the harsh elements. As the ice crystals fall, she can't see clearly and her eyes can't judge how far they'll go together. This may allude to the uncertainty of the relationship and how things can change quickly.
The chorus "Long way home, long way to get there/You and I can't wait forever" highlights the distance they have to travel (whether it be physical, emotional or mental) to reach their destination. Despite this, they can't wait for forever, which suggests a sense of urgency and a desire to make the most of the time they have together. The line "We'll go how far my eyes can't judge" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that relationships can be unpredictable and unknown, but worth exploring nonetheless.
Overall, "Whiteout" is a reflective song that captures the feeling of uncertainty and the desire to make the most of the moment. The lyrics use nature as a metaphor for the unpredictability of relationships, as well as the inherent beauty that can be found in the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Out waiting for you in the cold
I am standing outside in the cold, waiting for you.
Ice crystals fall from
The cold is causing the moisture in the air to turn to ice and fall as crystals.
My eyes can't judge
I can't see very well because of the cold weather and the ice crystals in the air.
How far we'll go
I don't know how far we will have to go or what obstacles we will face.
Long way home
We have a long journey ahead of us to get back home.
Long way to get there
It will take a while for us to reach our destination.
You and I
We are both in this together.
Can't wait for forever
We are excited for what the future holds and can't wait to see what happens next.
We'll go how far
No matter how far we have to travel, we will do it together.
My eyes can't judge
The weather conditions are making it difficult for me to see clearly.
From the ice crystals that feel
The ice crystals in the air are making it feel colder than it actually is.
Waiting for you in the cold
I am patiently waiting for you to arrive, despite the uncomfortable weather conditions.
Contributed by Wyatt N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.