Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Ella Fitzgerald with Frank DeVol And His Orchestra Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Ella, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" is a song about finding warmth and comfort during a treacherous snowstorm. The setting is wintry, cold and bleak, but inside there is the warmth of a cozy fire. The singer is in good company with a lover, and they have no place to go. They can't go out and brave the weather, but the mood is quite romantic in its seclusion. The singer invites the snow to come on and keep falling, asserting that it can't even be expected to stop. The lyrics then express the lights being turned down low and corn being popped. Everything about the scene that is being painted feels like a moment of intimacy that can only exist when the two lovers are snowed in.
The song then shifts to the sentiment of departing after having spent the night with the lover. The warmth is temporary as the fire dies down, and there is regret over parting ways. The singer expresses sadness over the departure and wants to be held tightly before leaving. The song expresses a longing to stay inside and enjoy the warmth of the fire with the company of a true love. These warm sentiments are conveyed despite the cold outside. It's a song that reminds you that even in the cold of winter, love can keep you warm, and the moment of human connection and intimacy is worth more than anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the weather outside is frightful
The conditions outside are quite unpleasant
But the fire is so delightful
However, the warmth of the fireplace is comforting
And since we've no place to go
There is nowhere to venture to
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It would be lovely if it snowed
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snow is continuing to fall without signs of cessation
And I've bought some corn for popping
I have purchased some corn to pop and enjoy
The lights are turned way down low
The illumination has been turned down low as to create a cozy atmosphere
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It would be wonderful if snow continued to fall
When we finally kiss goodnight
At the end of the night, when we share our farewell kiss
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
I will not enjoy traveling outside in the inclement weather
But if you'll really hold me tight
However, if you hold me in a tight embrace
All the way home I'll be warm
I will feel warm and protected throughout the journey home
The fire is slowly dying
The fire in the fireplace is dwindling
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
We are still in the midst of saying our goodbyes, my love
But as long as you love me so
However, as long as you love me deeply
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
I would be filled with bliss if snow continued to fall
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Frodohotep
The voice. The band. The arrangement. The song. All perfect.
@TRob52
If it’s got to be Christmas music… Make it Ella Fitzgerald A+++
@anamartell1
Marvelous!
@ellaissuperawsome
yay! im an ella to
@andreyzvonov
Ella - the best
@vevo3228
its may,2013....i'm not normal!
@StephaneColin
Hi I'm Stéphane Colin french saxophoniste from Paris France. We have here in Paris a question about a line up album? it will be possible to know who's playing Saxophone tenor solo on Let it snow on Ella wish you a swinging christmas? many thanks if you coul send me the line up or an response