I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Louis Armstrong feat. Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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

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

Yes, I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form
What do I care if icicles form
Baby, I've got my love to keep me warm

Oh, off with my overcoat, off with my gloves
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
I've got my love to keep me warm

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

Yes, off with my overcoat, off with my gloves
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




I've got my love to keep me, I've got my love to keep me
I've got my love to keep me warm

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" by Louis Armstrong feat. Ella Fitzgerald is a classic love song about being able to withstand any difficulty or hardship, as long as there is love. The first stanza sets the scene - the snow is snowing and the wind is blowing, but the singer is not worried. No matter how much it storms he/she can weather the storm because they have love to keep them warm. The second stanza establishes a worse scenario - the idea of icicles forming, an image of the bitter cold. Yet again, the singer is unbothered. The third stanza is a declaration of love, the singer in the throes of passion. The world could be ending but it wouldn't matter because their heart is on fire. It's a dramatic statement that conveys the depth of love felt. Finally, the song returns to the original message. Whatever the storm, the singer has love to keep them warm.


Overall, the song is an ode to love, which is a timeless and relatable theme. Even though the song is set in winter, the metaphor extends to life in general. Love can warm a cold heart, give hope in difficult times, and provide a sense of meaning and purpose. The song's hopeful tone encourages the listener to embrace love in their own life and find comfort in the warmth it brings.


Line by Line Meaning

The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
It's a wintery, stormy night outside.


But I can weather the storm
I am confident that I can handle whatever difficulties come my way.


What do I care how much it may storm
I don't worry about how bad things may get because I have what I need to get through it.


I've got my love to keep me warm
My love is enough to bring me comfort and happiness even when things seem cold and difficult.


I can't remember a worse December
This winter is particularly harsh and difficult for me.


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


Baby, I've got my love to keep me warm
My love is so strong that it helps me stay warm in the midst of the cold.


Off with my overcoat, off with my gloves
I can take off my heavy winter clothing because I am warmed by my love.


I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love
I don't need a coat to keep me warm because my love is enough to heat me up on the inside.


My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
My passion and love for my partner only grows stronger over time.


So I will weather the storm
No matter what comes my way, I know that my love will help me get through it.


I've got my love to keep me warm
Once again, my love is what brings me comfort and happiness even when things seem bleak.




Writer(s): Irving Berlin

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@imaginationpictures

Louis Armstrong is born to create Jazz masterpieces, charming, beautiful, amazing, just, "Jazzing"

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@PamelaParker-lw9ri

This too,reminds me of someone close and dear to my heart ...LOVE IT

@patricebrown777

Such a delightfully sang song! Elka and Louie were a dream team! Tha animation is delightful too!

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This song never fails to put a smile on my face.

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This is absolute cuteness!! Love it!! 🥰🥰

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