Jeremy Camp, a multi-award winning Christian vocalist and guitarist, was bo… Read Full Bio ↴Jeremy Camp, a multi-award winning Christian vocalist and guitarist, was born on January 12, 1978 in Lafayette, Indiana. His thoughtful lyrics and booming voice have earned him legions of fans and accolades including 16 No. 1 songs, five Dove Awards, three ASCAP Songwriter of the Year wins and an American Music Award nomination. Before his music career began, his father (a pastor at Harvest Chapel church in Lafayette) taught his son how to play guitar. After completing high school, Camp attended a bible college in Southern California for two years.

Camp was raised in a Christian home and drew musical inspiration from worship music and secular tunes alike. Touchstone albums in his artistic development include U2's The Joshua Tree, Delirious?' King of Fools , Jars Of Clay's debut album, Jars of Clay, and Steven Curtis Chapman's The Great Adventure.

When one of the worship leaders at the school heard Camp playing with some friends at his dormitory, he urged him to become involved with their music ministry program, and soon he was performing at Christian music events all over California, recording a self-released disc called Burden Me in 2000.

At one such appearance, Camp met a young woman named Melissa, and the two struck up a friendship that blossomed into a romance. When Melissa broke off the relationship after a few months, Camp was crushed, but when he next saw her, her life had taken a serious turn -- she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was in the hospital. When Melissa went into remission, Camp married her, but after their honeymoon, they discovered the cancer had returned, and in early 2001 she passed on; she was only 21.

Camp poured both his sorrow and the faith that helped see him through into his music, and in 2002 he was signed to BEC Recordings, who released his first nationally distributed album, Stay; it was both a critical and commercial success, and five songs from the disc reached the top of the Christian singles chart. While touring in support of Stay, Camp met singer Adrienne Leisching, former singer with the Benjamin Gate; the two hit it off, and in 2003 they were married, and have since been blessed with two daughters.

In 2004, Camp released his second album for BEC, Carried Me: The Worship Project, which matched the gold record success of Stay, and Camp won two Dove Award trophies for Best Male Vocalist and Best New Artist. In 2005, Camp released two albums -- a studio set, Restored, which rose to number 45 on the Billboard Top Albums chart and spawned three number one Christian singles, and a live disc, Live Unplugged from Franklin TN. Camp also recorded the song "Open Up Your Eyes" for the soundtrack of the hit film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which earned him another Dove Award. The fall of 2006 brought another studio set from Camp, Beyond Measure, which reached number 29 on the Billboard charts and produced two more hit singles.

Speaking Louder than Before, his sixth album, was released on November 25, 2008.

The Way Songfacts reports that his seventh album, We Cry Out: The Worship Project , was released on August 24, 2010, and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart.

Let It Snow
Jeremy Camp Lyrics

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Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
But 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 brought some corn for popping;
The lights are turned way down low,

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

When we finally kiss good night,
How I'll hate going out in the storm;
But if you really hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm.

Oh the fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,
As long as you love me so.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

When we finally kiss good night,
How I'll hate going out in the storm;
But if you really hold me tight,
All the way home I'll be warm.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
But since we've no place to go,
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

the fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,
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, let it snow, let it snow.

Overall Meaning

Jeremy Camp's version of "Let It Snow" brings a warm and cozy twist to a classic winter tune. At first glance, the lyrics may seem simple and straightforward, but there are several layers of meaning that make "Let It Snow" so relatable to listeners.

The opening lines set the scene: "Oh, the weather outside is frightful/But the fire is so delightful/But since we've no place to go/Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." Here, Camp creates an atmosphere of coziness and contentment. The snowstorm raging outside only makes the warmth of the fire and the company of a loved one all the more comforting. The line "But since we've no place to go" may also evoke feelings of being snowed in and trapped with no choice but to enjoy each other's company.

The second verse adds a touch of playfulness: "It doesn't show signs of stopping/And I brought some corn for popping;/The lights are turned way down low/Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." Here, Camp paints a picture of a playful and relaxed evening spent indoors. The corn for popping and the low lights add to the cozy setting. The choice to repeat "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" after each verse emphasizes the carefree attitude of the two lovers.

The chorus takes a romantic turn: "When we finally kiss good night,/How I'll hate going out in the storm;/But if you really hold me tight,/All the way home I'll be warm." These lines express a sense of longing and affection, indicating that the two lovers don't want the night to end but must face the storm outside. The image of being held tightly while braving the storm makes the journey home seem less daunting.

The final verses show the gradual end of the evening and the realization that the cherished moments are coming to an end: "Oh the fire is slowly dying,/And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,/As long as you love me so./Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." The phrase "my dear, we're still good-bye-ing" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that their time together is ending but their love for each other remains. The repetition of "Let it snow" becomes a bittersweet reminder of the warmth and love they shared during the snowstorm.

Overall, Jeremy Camp's version of "Let It Snow" captures the cozy intimacy of a winter night spent with a loved one, and the bittersweet emotions that come with endings and goodbyes.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
The weather exterior is really bad, and it's frightful outside.

But the fire is so delightful,
However, the fire is so delightful and warm.

But since we've no place to go,
But since we have no other place to go,

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
Let it snow outside, let it snow everywhere.

It doesn't show signs of stopping,
The snowing doesn't show any signs of stopping yet.

And I brought some corn for popping;
I got some corns for popping nearby.

The lights are turned way down low,
The lights are turned down so low,

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
Let it snow outside, let it snow everywhere.

When we finally kiss good night,
When we finally kiss goodnight and head out for the night.

How I'll hate going out in the storm;
How I'll hate heading out into the storm.

But if you really hold me tight,
But if you hold me tight and close,

All the way home I'll be warm.
I'll be warm all the way home with you.

Oh the fire is slowly dying,
The fire is slowly dying down.

And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,
And, my dear, we're still parting ways for the night.

As long as you love me so.
But as long as you love me, that's all that matters.