Let It Snow
Les Brown Orchestra Lyrics
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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've brought some corn for popping
So lets turn the lights down low
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And my dear we're still goodbye-ing
So lets turn the lights down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
The opening verse of "Let It Snow" sets the scene for a cozy winter evening indoors with a toasty fire to warm chilly toes. The singer acknowledges that the weather outside may not be pleasant, but inside it's lovely and warm. The next phrase speaks to the idea that despite the snowstorm outside, there is no need to venture out into it because they have nowhere to be. The refrain "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" throughout the song seems to be a way of expressing contentment and surrendering to the joys of wintertime instead of fighting against the elements.
The second verse emphasizes the continuation of the snowstorm, possibly hinting at the idea that the cozy evening will go on for some time. The mention of popcorn perhaps implies that the singer and whoever they are with are settled in and ready for a movie night. The line "let's turn the lights down low" suggests that they might have plans for a romantic evening in addition to their winter coziness.
The final verse brings the song to a close, as the couple goes their separate ways after a successful winter evening, reluctant to part ways even though the fire is dying down. The line "all the way home I'll be warm" reveals that the couple is likely walking home in the snow, but with someone to hold onto, the winter weather is no longer a hindrance to happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather outside is frightful
It's cold and harsh outside
But the fire is so delightful
But it's warm and cozy near the fire
But since we've no place to go
But we have nowhere to be, so let's enjoy the snow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
We don't mind the snow, in fact, we welcome it
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall is persistent and ongoing
And I've brought some corn for popping
We have snacks to enjoy while we're stuck inside
So lets turn the lights down low
Let's make the atmosphere cozy and intimate
When we finally kiss goodnight
When the night comes to an end
How I hate going out in the storm
I don't like braving the harsh weather outside
But if you really hold me tight
But if you hold me close to keep me warm
All the way home I'll be warm
I'll feel warm and safe on the way home
The fire is slowly dying
The fire is fading away
And my dear we're still goodbye-ing
And we're saying our final goodbyes for the night
So lets turn the lights down low
Let's keep the cozy vibe going as the night winds down
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
We still welcome and enjoy the snow, even as the night comes to an end
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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