I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Judy Garland Lyrics


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The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
For I've got my love to keep me warm

I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form!
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!

My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm

The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm

I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form!
What do I care if icicles form?
Oh-ho-ho, I've got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!

My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm!




What do I care how much it may storm?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" is a romantic ballad written by Irving Berlin and first performed in the 1937 musical film "On the Avenue". Judy Garland's version of this song is one of the most popular and enduring renditions of it. The lyrics are a testament to the power of love to keep one warm and happy, even in the coldest of seasons.


The song starts with the description of an inclement weather with snow and wind. However, the singer asserts that she can weather the storm, thanks to her love which warms her from the inside. She doesn't care how bad the storm may be, as she knows she will be alright. This shows her resilience and optimism in the face of adversity.


Then the refrain continues with the line "I can't remember a worse December". This further emphasizes the severity of the weather, but the singer is not affected by it. She remarks that she doesn't care if icicles form, as she has her love. She then declares that she feels hot and takes off her overcoat and gloves. Her heat is not caused by the weather, but by her love, which burns inside her.


The last verse reiterates the previous sentiments about storm and love. The singer feels that her heart is on fire and it will help her weather any storm that comes her way. The song ends on a hopeful note that the love she has will keep her warm, no matter how cold it gets outside. The song depicts the power of love and positivity in facing life's challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
It's snowing and windy outside, creating a storm


But I can weather the storm!
I can handle the storm outside


What do I care how much it may storm?
I'm not worried about how bad the storm is because...


For I've got my love to keep me warm
...I have love to keep me warm


I can't remember a worse December
This December is really bad


Just watch those icicles form!
It's so cold that icicles are forming


Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
But I don't care about that because...


Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
...I have love to keep me warm


Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I don't need an overcoat or gloves because...


I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
...I'm warm with love


My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
My love is intense and passionate


So I will weather the storm!
Because of my love, I can handle anything


What do I care how much it may storm?
I'm not worried about the storm because...


Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
...I have love to keep me warm


The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
The storm is still raging


But I can weather the storm!
But I can still handle it


What do I care how much it may storm?
Because I know that...


Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
...my love will keep me warm


I can't remember a worse December
Despite the storm, this is still a really bad December


Just watch those icicles form!
Those icicles are still forming


What do I care if icicles form?
But I'm not concerned because...


Oh-ho-ho, I've got my love to keep me warm
...I have love to keep me warm


Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I still don't need an overcoat or gloves


I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
My love is still keeping me warm


My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
My love is still intense


So I will weather the storm!
Because of my love, I can still handle anything


What do I care how much it may storm?
I still don't care about the storm because...


Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
...my love will always keep me warm




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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Comments from YouTube:

@srobindittrich6599

Classic. Judy and the Count. I love coming back to this clip.

@JudyGarlandstarstruk

SENSATIONAL !!!

@themusicguy6885

JUDY GARLAND! JUDY WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. IT'S WONDERFUL TO SEE HER LOOKING SO YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL. I WISH SHE WERE STILL ALIVE TODAY. MAY GOD BLESS THIS LOVELY LADY!

@srobindittrich6599

Judy with Count Basie!!! AHHHH!! YESSSSS!!

@fb4708

Olive garden brought me here. But Frankie still my favorite singers from this time period because Sinatra covered all those generations opposed racial injustice and married pretty women.

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