Winter Snow
J.J.ケイル Lyrics
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Somebody has opened up the sky
Winter snow keeps on falling
Somebody has opened up the sky
It looks like out my window
White butterflies
Got no change in my pocket
This winter snow is blowing
Keeps me from traveling on
Yes down the road is sunshine
I could use some help you know
With no change in my pocket
I can't fight this winter snow
Winter snow keeps on falling
Somebody has opened up the sky
Winter snow keeps on falling
Somebody has opened up the sky
It looks like out my window
White butterflies
Blowing wind it must be zero
Should be outward-bound
'Tween this dark and dreary weather
I'll be hanging 'round
Had my wish I would be gone now
This wind would never blow
No change in the weather
I must live with winter snow
Winter snow keeps on falling
Somebody has opened up the sky
Winter snow keeps on falling
Somebody has opened up the sky
It looks like out my window
White butterflies
Winter show keeps on falling
Somebody has opened up the sky
The song "Winter Snow" by J.J. Cale talks about the harshness of winter and how it affects the singer's life. He observes how the snow keeps falling without stopping, as if someone had opened up the sky, and compares the snowflakes to white butterflies, which adds a poetic touch to the song. The singer also reveals that he has no money or coat to keep himself warm and that the snow prevents him from traveling. He longs for sunshine and help, but without any change in his pocket, he can't fight the winter snow.
The singer's desperation increases as the song progresses. He notes that the blowing wind is at zero, and he is stuck hanging around between the dark and dreary weather. He wishes he could be gone by now and therefore, in a sense, is unable to achieve the things he wants because of the prevailing condition. The winter snow keeps falling without mercy while somebody has opened up the sky. The song carries a sad and lonely feeling with it, which represents the singer's state of mind because of the harsh winter snow.
Line by Line Meaning
Winter snow keeps on falling
Despite the duration, winter snow still continues.
Somebody has opened up the sky
The snowfall is as if the sky has opened letting snowflakes come down.
It looks like out my window
White butterflies
The snow covers everything to the extent that it looks like white butterflies flying around.
Got no change in my pocket
Financially unstable and deprived of cash.
Got no coat to keep me warm
Not well off enough to afford warm clothing for the winter season.
This winter snow is blowing
Keeps me from traveling on
The snow obstructs the pathway making it hard to travel.
Yes down the road is sunshine
I could use some help you know
Despite the existence of hope and potential help, the lack of resources is problematic.
With no change in my pocket
I can't fight this winter snow
Without financial resources, one cannot overcome the burdens of winter.
Blowing wind it must be zero
Should be outward-bound
The winter weather condition is so harsh that it puts a stop to outgoing activities.
'Tween this dark and dreary weather
I'll be hanging 'round
The harshness of the winter season is such that one has to continue living in unfavorable conditions.
Had my wish I would be gone now
This wind would never blow
If given a chance, the person wouldn't have lived in snowfall-prone areas.
No change in the weather
I must live with winter snow
The continuous snowfall signifies that one must learn to live in such conditions.
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Written by: J. Cale
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