Let It Snow
Jule Styne/Sammy Cahn Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful
And 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've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
In Jule Styne's Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, the lyrics describe the cozy and romantic atmosphere of spending a winter's night indoors with a loved one, while the snow falls outside. The singer reflects on the weather being frightful, and the fire being so delightful; a contrast that only adds to the intimate ambiance. As they have nowhere else to go, they simply wish for it to snow, and snow, and snow.
Throughout the song, the singer comments on how the snow doesn't show any signs of stopping, and that they have bought corn for popping. The low-lit ambience is set, as they both cuddle up and watch the snowfall. Despite the impending storm and the inevitable farewell, the one thing that braces them is the warmth of each other's love. As they finally kiss goodbye, the singer acknowledges that they will hate going out in the storm, but if their loved one will hold them tight, they will feel warm all the way home. Finally, as the fire slowly dies down and they keep saying their goodbyes, the singer concludes that as long as their loved one loves them, they are content to continue to Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the weather outside is frightful
The current weather conditions outdoors are extremely unpleasant and undesirable
But the fire is so delightful
However, the atmosphere and warmth generated by the fire are very comfortable and enjoyable
And since we've no place to go
Given that we have no other destination or plans to fulfill, staying indoors is our best and only option
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Even though the snow is causing inconvenience and discomfort, let’s not worry about it and instead embrace the circumstances
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall and storm conditions don't seem to be ceasing anytime soon
And I've bought some corn for popping
To enjoy ourselves while being trapped indoors, I have purchased some popcorn so we can snack on it and have fun
The lights are turned way down low
The brightness of the lighting has been reduced significantly to create a warm and cozy ambiance
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Once again, let’s not fret about the snowfall and enjoy our time indoors
When we finally kiss goodnight
Once we are ready to retire for the night and share a farewell kiss
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
I have negative feelings towards the thought of venturing out into the stormy weather
But if you'll really hold me tight
However, if you tightly embrace and hold me, I will feel safe and comfortable
All the way home I'll be warm
Thus, I won’t feel cold but instead will be warm and content on our way home
The fire is slowly dying
The warmth of the fire is gradually diminishing
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
And even though we are in the process of saying goodbye to each other
But as long as you love me so
As long as we both love each other deeply
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We don’t have to worry about the snow and instead can just enjoy each other’s company
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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