Winter
Joshua Radin and Schuyler Fisk Lyrics


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I should know who I am by now
I walk the record stands somehow
Thinking of winter
Your name is the splinter inside me
While I wait

And I remember the sound
Of your November downtown
And I remember the truth
A warm December with you
But I don't have to make this mistake
And I don't have to stay this way
If only I would wait

The walk has all been cleared by now
Your voice is all I hear somehow
Calling out winter
Your voice is the splinter inside me
While I wait

And I remember the sound
Of your November downtown
And I remember the truth
A warm December with you
But I don't have to make this mistake
And I don't have to stay this way
If only I would wait

The walk has all been cleared by now
Your voice is all I hear somehow
Calling out winter
Your voice is the splinter inside me
While I wait

I could have lost myself in rough blue waters in your eyes
And I miss you still

I remember the sound
Of your November downtown
And I remember the truth
A warm December with you
But I don't have to make this mistake




And I don't have to stay this way
If only I would wait

Overall Meaning

In this song, Joshua Radin and Schuyler Fisk showcase the struggle of moving on from a past love. The singer reflects on the time spent with their lover during the winter season and how their memories continue to haunt them. The first stanza confesses that the singer should know who they are by now and how they walk aimlessly through life with their lover’s name acting like a splinter that won’t go away. They remember the sound of their November downtown and the truth of a warm December with their lover but they also acknowledge that they don't have to make the same mistakes again if they wait.


The second stanza reveals that the singer’s walk has all been cleared now but their voice continues to linger on inside the singer’s head, calling out winter like a reminder of what once was. The singer then admits that they could have lost themselves in their lover’s eyes and miss them still. But they also reiterate that they don’t have to stay this way and can move on if they choose to wait.


The song showcases the bittersweet nature of memories and how they can continue to haunt us long after the actual events have happened. It also reveals the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship but also the possibility of change if we are patient enough.


Line by Line Meaning

I should know who I am by now
I feel like I should have a better understanding of myself at this point in my life.


I walk the record stands somehow
I wander aimlessly through the record store, trying to find something that will speak to me.


Thinking of winter
I'm lost in thought, reminiscing about a past love.


Your name is the splinter inside me
I still feel the pain of our breakup when I hear your name.


While I wait
I'm hoping that time will heal my wounds and help me move on.


And I remember the sound
The memories of our time together are still vivid in my mind.


Of your November downtown
I can hear the hustle and bustle of the city during the month of November, when we were still happy together.


And I remember the truth
I can still recall the reality of the situation - that we're no longer together.


A warm December with you
I remember spending a cozy and happy December with you, before everything fell apart.


But I don't have to make this mistake
I recognize that holding onto the past and trying to recreate what we had would be a mistake.


And I don't have to stay this way
I'm open to change and growth, and I know that I can move on from this heartbreak.


If only I would wait
I'll give myself time and patience, knowing that I'll eventually find closure.


The walk has all been cleared by now
The path forward is no longer obscured - it's clear that we're going our separate ways.


Your voice is all I hear somehow
Even though we're apart, your voice echoes in my mind and haunts me.


Calling out winter
I yearn for the comfort and closeness of wintertime with you once again, even though I know it's impossible.


Your voice is the splinter inside me
Hearing your voice is like reopening a wound that I thought had healed.


I could have lost myself in rough blue waters in your eyes
I was willing to dive into the deep end with you, even if it meant getting swept away in your tumultuous emotions.


And I miss you still
Despite everything, I can't help but miss you and the life we had together.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA RYAN RADIN

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