Winter Song
Ingrid Michaelson (feat. Sara Bareilles) Lyrics

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The instrumental intro establishes an upbeat and repetitive tune that underlies the song's melancholic lyrics.

This is my winter song to you.
The singer dedicates this song to a loved one, acknowledging the winter season and its challenges.

The storm is coming soon, It rolls in from the sea
The singer alludes to an impending storm that threatens to disrupt their connection.

My voice; a beacon in the night. My words will be your light, To carry you to me.
The singer offers emotional support to their loved one, reassuring them that her words will guide them through the metaphorical darkness.

Is love alive? Is love alive? Is love
The singer expresses doubt and uncertainty about the state of her relationship, asking if love still exists between them.

They say that things just cannot grow Beneath the winter snow, Or so I have been told.
The singer contends with the idea that the winter season is a time of stagnancy and death, but acknowledges that she is not sure if it is truly the case.

They say were buried far, Just like a distant star I simply cannot hold.
The singer tries to grasp the fleeting and abstract nature of love, admitting that it is difficult to define and understand.

This is my winter song. December never felt so wrong, 'Cause you're not where you belong; Inside my arms.
The singer laments the absence of her loved one during the winter season when they should be together and comforting each other.

I still believe in summer days. The seasons always change And life will find a way.
The singer holds onto the hope that better days will come, and that the challenging winter season will eventually give way to warmth and vitality.

I'll be your harvester of light And send it out tonight So we can start again.
The singer promises to be a source of positivity and renewal for her loved one, initiating a new beginning for their relationship.

Is love alive? Is love alive? Is love alive?
Repeating the question, the singer reinforces her doubts and search for a confirmation that her love is still alive.

This is my winter song. December never felt so wrong, 'Cause you're not where you belong; Inside my arms.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's longing and sadness over the winter season's impact on her relationship.

This is my winter song to you. The storm is coming soon It rolls in from the sea.
The song ends on the same lines it began with, framing the entire message within the metaphor of the coming storm that challenges the couple's bond.