Winter Wonderland
Ella Fitzgerald | Frank DeVol Orchestra Lyrics
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In the lane snow is glistening
A beautiful sight; oh, we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He's singing a song as we go along
Well, in the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, are you married? We'll say no man
But you can do the job when you're in town
Later on we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid of the plans that we made
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
Until the other kiddies knock him down
Oh, when it snows, ain't it filling
Though your nose gets a chilling?
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way
Walking in a winter wonderland
(Wonderland wonderland)
The lyrics to the classic Christmas song Winter Wonderland tell the story of a couple taking a winter stroll on a snowy evening. The chorus sets the scene with "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, oh we're happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland." The imagery of the glistening snow and the sound of sleigh bells ringing perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season.
The second verse describes the arrival of a new bird, replacing the bluebird that has gone away with the coming of winter. The couple continues their walk and builds a snowman in the meadow. The snowman is given the name of "Parson Brown" and is asked if he is married. The snowman replies with a no and then asks if he can unite the couple. The third verse describes the couple sitting by the fire later on, conspired after building the snowman. They face their plans unafraid and continue their walk in a winter wonderland.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh bells ring; are you listening?
Can you hear the ringing of the bells attached to Santa's sleigh as it makes its way through the snow-covered landscape?
In the lane snow is glistening
The snow on the street is sparkling in the moonlight, creating a beautiful sight.
A beautiful sight; oh, we're happy tonight
The stunning scenery and the joy of the holiday season are filling our hearts with happiness tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland
We are enjoying a leisurely stroll through the winter wonderland and taking in all the sights and sounds around us.
Gone away is the bluebird
The bluebird, which is a symbol of happiness, has flown away due to the cold weather.
Here to stay is a new bird
A new bird has arrived and is singing a song to accompany us on our walk.
He's singing a song as we go along
The new bird is providing a cheerful soundtrack to our winter walk.
Walking in a winter wonderland
We continue to walk through the winter wonderland and enjoy the sounds of the new bird's song.
Well, in the meadow we can build a snowman
We can create a snowman in the meadow using the snow.
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
We can imagine that the snowman is a person, specifically a clergyman named Parson Brown.
He'll say, are you married? We'll say no man
We will pretend that the snowman asks if we are married, and we will respond negatively.
But you can do the job when you're in town
Parson Brown (i.e., the snowman) can still perform the marriage ceremony when he is in town even though we are not currently married.
Later on we'll conspire
At some later time, we will make secret plans together.
As we dream by the fire
We will do this while we are seated comfortably in front of the fireplace, imagining wonderful things.
To face unafraid of the plans that we made
With the plans in place, we will face the future with confidence and bravado.
Walking in a winter wonderland
We continue our walk through the winter wonderland and enjoy the peacefulness of the scene.
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Once again, we find ourselves in the meadow creating a new snowman.
And pretend he's a circus clown
This time we are using our imaginations to pretend that the snowman is a clown in the circus.
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
We will enjoy spending time with the snowman and making the most of our time outdoors.
Until the other kiddies knock him down
Unfortunately, when other children come to the meadow, they will knock down our snowman, ending our fun for the day.
Oh, when it snows, ain't it filling
When the snow falls heavily, it seems to fill up the world around us, coating everything in a thick layer of white.
Though your nose gets a chilling?
Although the cold air may make our noses chilly, there is no denying the beauty and fun of playing in the snow.
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way
We will completely immerse ourselves in the winter wonderland, frolicking and enjoying the snowy scenery in the style of the Eskimo people.
Walking in a winter wonderland
We continue to walk through the winter wonderland, embracing the joy and beauty of the season.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
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