De Staat is a Dutch alternative rock band from Nijmegen, The Netherlands, f… Read Full Bio ↴De Staat is a Dutch alternative rock band from Nijmegen, The Netherlands, formed in 2006. The band, fronted by songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer, Torre Florim, released four albums: Waiting For Evolution (2009), Machinery (2011), I_Con (2013) and O (2016).

De Staat have been described by SonicAbuse as "genre-hopping Gremlins of the first order, who take in the eclectic, grand slamming funk of Beck, the dance grooves of Kelis’ Milkshake, the horny soul of QOTSA (...) and the lost, gothic romanticism of Nick Cave often within the same song."

The band's sound gradually evolved from rather heavy, riff-based 'desert rock' in the vein of Queens Of The Stone Age and Kyuss to a more eclectic 'heavy disco' sound with funky synthesizers and bouncing melodies. Typical for this shift in sound is 2014's Vinticious Versions EP, on which - if you wish - the 'new De Staat' interprets songs of the 'old De Staat'.

November 2021 saw the first release of a possible series of EP's based around the three colors red, yellow and blue. Each color represents the main vibe of a track. Red stands for dark and hard, yellow stands for light-footed, and blue stands for melancholic. De Staat frontman Torre Florim explained that future song releases would fit these vibes and possibly become a series of EP's instead of an album.

Line-up:
Torre Florim - vocals, guitar
Vedran Mircetic - guitar
Jop van Summeren - bass, keyboard, vocals
Rocco Hueting - percussion, keyboards, synth, guitar, vocals
Tim van Delft – drums

BAND HISTORY

De Staat debuted in 2009 with Wait for Evolution and shortly thereafter performed on all major Dutch stages and festivals such as Lowlands and Pinkpop, and internationally at Sziget and Glastonbury. The album was awarded various prizes, and in 2011 and 2012 the band received a 3FM Award for Best Alternative Act. Second album Machinery was released in 2011. Once again, De Staat toured a large number of European venues and festivals, this time with an extra element added to their live shows: a huge, specially built machine. In 2013 they released I_CON, which was awarded an Edison, Holland’s most prestigious music prize. Late 2013 they played three packed out riotous shows at the Black Heart in London.

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Let It Snow
De Staat Lyrics

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Oh, the weather outside is frightful
And the fire is so delightful
And since we got no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've brought you some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
(Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow)

When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

An the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
But as long as you love me so

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
(Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow)

Overall Meaning

De Staat's version of "Let It Snow" initially seems like a romantic holiday tune about enjoying winter weather with a loved one. But the lyrics contain subtle hints that something else is going on. The song opens with "Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful." This well-known line sets the stage for a cozy scene inside while it snows outside. However, the next line takes an unexpected turn when the singer reveals "And since we got no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." This line suggests that the couple is stranded, possibly due to a natural disaster, and unable to leave their current location. The cheerful melody and upbeat tempo contrast with the bleak situation, creating an eerie effect.

As the song continues, the lyrics become more ominous. The line "It doesn't show signs of stopping" takes on a darker meaning, implying that the storm could last for an extended period. When the singer offers their partner popcorn, it's a poignant reminder that simple pleasures may be all they have left. The repeated refrain of "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" becomes both a request and a resigned acceptance of the situation. The song's final lines, "The fire is slowly dying, and my dear, we're still good-bye-ing, but as long as you love me so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow," suggest that the couple is running out of time, and the storm could be their last.

Overall, De Staat's version of "Let It Snow" reimagines this holiday classic as a haunting reminder of the power of the natural world and the resilience of human connection in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the weather outside is frightful
The current climate is unpleasant and undesirable.

And the fire is so delightful
The atmosphere indoors, however, is warm and desirable.

And since we got no place to go
We have nowhere we need to be, no one to see.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
We should let the snow fall without interference because we are not inconvenienced by it.

It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall shows no indication of ceasing anytime soon.

And I've brought you some corn for popping
I have brought you food to enjoy while we are stuck inside.

The lights are turned way down low
We have set the lighting inside the house to a comfortable level.

When we finally kiss goodnight
At the end of the day, before we part ways.

How I'll hate going out in the storm
I will not look forward to leaving the warmth of the house for the cold and snow outside.

But if you really hold me tight
If you hold me close and keep me warm, I will be happy.

All the way home I'll be warm
I will be comfortable and at ease throughout our journey.

And the fire is slowly dying
The fire inside the house is slowly dwindling, signaling the end of our indoor warmth and comfort.

And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
Even as our night together comes to a close, we are still parting ways.

But as long as you love me so
As long as you love me and show affection, I am content.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
We should let the snow fall without interference because we are not inconvenienced by it.

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Comments from YouTube:

Maxim Cormier

7y↑63

I post this on facebook every year around christmas since 2011, and it freaks people out every year... I love this video.

Pyrolight

4y↑3

Ah it is that time of year again, time for the most beautiful Christmas Carol of all time. More to the point, this is why you do not ask de Staat to cover songs.