Oh Winter Morning
Icewind Lyrics
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She thought they were all hers alone
Sure there is no more warmth inside
She went outside to feel the wind
Nature showed off her finest today
So beautiful is her white gown
Everything else just fades away
Oh Winter morning
Steal her heart and freeze it within your hand
Oh Winter morning
She is your princess unborn
Unaware of the tempest raging
Oh Winter morning
Bury her under the snows
And prepare for the coming storm
The Sun being no cheer at all
Pale, livid, empty just like her
The day is dull and grey
She feels safe before this mirror
Sadly she can't evade the scars
A wound so far from healing
Beware, such a cold glass heart is at a drop from shattering
One with the snow deep
She whispers a last sigh
From her frozen heart denied
Lost to a world asleep
[Chorus:]
Oh Winter morning
Steal her heart and freeze it within your hand
Oh Winter morning
She is your princess unborn
Unaware of the tempest raging
Oh Winter morning
Bury her under the snows
And prepare for the coming storm
The lyrics of Icewind's "Oh Winter Morning" is filled with rich imagery that describe an isolated, bleak winter morning. The first few lines set the tone for the rest of the song: A "fall immaculate," which is described as "like the frozen tears of a broken god," depicts a scene of pristine but chilly winter landscape. The second line gives the impression of loneliness and ownership with the phrase "She thought they were all hers alone," which implies that the singer feels like she's the only one who can appreciate the beauty of winter. The next lines express how the singer feels cold and empty inside, hence her desire to go outside and feel the chilly wind. Nature, on the other hand, is shown at her finest in this winter morning, dressed in her beautiful snow-white gown. The singer is then prompted to forget all her pain and appreciate the beauty of the winter landscape.
In the chorus, the lyrics delve deeper into the singer’s emotions during this winter morning. The singer is personified as a princess who Winter Morning is stealing their heart and freezing it within his hand, burying them under the snow as he prepares for the coming storm. There’s a sense of danger and apprehension here, as the singer is unaware of the tempest raging. The singer's internal monologue then follows, as they talk about how the day is dull and grey, much like how she's feeling. The imagery of a "cold glass heart" emphasizes her feelings of being unavailable and unapproachable. The final lines of the song depict the singer, now one with the snow, whispering a last sigh from a frozen heart denied, lost to a world asleep. The beautiful lyricism in this song accentuates the bleakness of winter, and the expression of human emotion that it inspires.
Line by Line Meaning
A fall immaculate, like the frozen tears of a broken god
The snowfall is pure and beautiful, resembling the tears of a god who is in despair.
She thought they were all hers alone
The singer felt like the snow was only for her, as if it was a gift from the heavens just for her.
Sure there is no more warmth inside
The singer feels colder and more isolated on the inside, with no source of comfort or warmth.
She went outside to feel the wind
She ventured outside to feel the cold and the wind, maybe to distract herself and forget her troubles.
Nature showed off her finest today
The beauty and majesty of nature were on full display, making the artist appreciate the world around her.
So beautiful is her white gown
The snow-covered landscape is stunning, like a beautiful gown worn by nature herself.
Everything else just fades away
All of the singer's worries and problems fade away in the face of nature's beauty.
Oh Winter morning
The artist addresses the winter morning, acknowledging its power and beauty.
Steal her heart and freeze it within your hand
The artist surrenders her heart to the winter morning, asking it to freeze and preserve it forever.
She is your princess unborn
The artist sees herself as the winter morning's princess, born of its power and beauty.
Unaware of the tempest raging
The singer is unaware of the storm brewing inside her, as she struggles with her emotions and fears.
Bury her under the snows
The artist asks the winter morning to engulf her, burying her under the snow as a way of finding peace and solace.
And prepare for the coming storm
The singer asks the winter morning to prepare for the emotional storm that is stirring inside her, as she faces the challenges of life.
The Sun being no cheer at all
The singer finds no joy or comfort in the sun, which feels empty and lifeless compared to the natural beauty of winter.
Pale, livid, empty just like her
The singer sees herself reflected in the sun, feeling pale, empty, and devoid of life.
The day is dull and grey
The world feels dull and uneventful, lacking the energy and vibrancy that the artist craves.
She feels safe before this mirror
The artist finds some comfort in the reflection she sees, as it reflects her own emptiness and pain.
Sadly she can't evade the scars
The singer cannot forget the emotional scars that haunt her, even in moments of peace and comfort.
A wound so far from healing
The emotional wound in the singer's heart feels deep and long-lasting, as if it will never fully heal.
Beware, such a cold glass heart is at a drop from shattering
The artist warns others to be careful with their hearts, as they are fragile and can shatter at any moment.
One with the snow deep
The artist sees herself as one with the snow, feeling a deep connection to the natural world.
She whispers a last sigh
The artist lets out a sigh of relief, feeling like she has finally found some peace and quiet in a chaotic world.
From her frozen heart denied
The singer realizes that her heart is frozen and numb, unable to feel or connect with the world around her.
Lost to a world asleep
The artist feels lost and disconnected from the world, which feels dormant and unresponsive to her struggles.
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