Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Gloria Estefan (Holiday) 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
No it doesn't show signs of stopping
And I brought 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 goodbye-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'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And my dear we're still goodbye-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, let it snow
One more time
Let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow
The opening lines of the song, “Oh! The weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful” paint a vivid picture of someone sitting by the fireplace during a snowstorm. This scene is further emphasized in the second line, “…And since we’ve no place to go, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.” This tight rhyme scheme is carried throughout the song, and serves to cement the idea of being trapped inside due to the weather.
The songwriter then goes on to describe the snowstorm, “No it doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I’ve brought some corn for popping” which is then followed by the line “The lights are turned way down low.” This line could serve to create a feeling of intimacy between whoever is sitting by the fire, or it could be as simple as conserving energy due to the power going out.
Finally, the mood shifts to a more romantic one, “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.” Here, the songwriter is emphasizing the power of love, and how just holding someone can produce warmth. The closing lines, “But as long as you love me so, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” is evidence that the songwriter wants to spend more time with the person they’re with, and that the snowstorm is just an excuse for closeness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! the weather outside is frightful
The weather outside is unpleasant and possibly dangerous.
But the fire is so delightful
Despite the bad weather, the warmth of the fire is enjoyable.
And since we've no place to go
Due to the unpleasant weather, there are no plans to leave the safety of the indoors.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
It's okay for the snow to continue falling because it poses no immediate threat and adds to the cozy winter environment.
No it doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall is not letting up and will likely continue for an extended period of time.
And I brought some corn for popping
The singer has brought a snack for themselves to enjoy while staying inside during the bad weather.
The lights are turned way down low
The lighting inside is set to a dimmer level, possibly to create a more relaxing atmosphere or to save energy.
When we finally kiss goodnight
At the end of the night, when it's time for bed or to part ways, it will be difficult due to the unpleasant weather.
How I'll hate going out in the storm
Leaving the warmth and safety of the indoors during the bad weather is undesirable.
But if you'll really hold me tight
Physical comfort and closeness from another person can make the bad weather more tolerable.
All the way home I'll be warm
With physical comfort and closeness from another person, the singer will feel warm and safe even outside in the bad weather.
The fire is slowly dying
The fire in the fireplace is becoming smaller and weaker.
And my dear we're still goodbye-ing
Despite the enjoyable time spent together, it's time to say goodbye and part ways temporarily.
But as long as you love me so
As long as the love and connection between the two people remains strong, they will be able to overcome the challenges of being apart during the unpleasant weather.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
The snow is still falling outside, but the two people are willing to face it separately since they still have the warmth of their love for each other.
Let it snow, let it snow
The artist emphasizes their willingness to let the snow continue falling, adding to the cozy winter environment.
One more time
The artist repeats their desire to let the snow continue falling, adding to the relaxing winter atmosphere they're enjoying with their loved one.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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