Winter
Lydia Laird Lyrics
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And in the wind, I heard your name
My mind has played these tricks on me before
Somehow, this time, it meant much more
'Cause you were standing here
When snow began to fall
The love I thought we shared
And I prayed it wouldn't change
But, winter fades away
Winter fades... I remain
Swore you'd hold my hand 'til I grew old
Then slipped away... Where did you go?
And I never thought I'd face this on my own
I miss your warmth... I'm left here
'Cause you were standing here
When snow began to fall
The love I thought we shared
Promised it would never thaw
And I prayed it wouldn't change
But, winter fades away
Winter fades... I remain
Rain, it paints the rainbows
And makes the roses red
When my scars have faded
Let beauty take their stead
'Cause I still stand here broken
Waiting for the spring
Maybe then the sunshine
Will take these memories
'Cause you were standing here
When snow began to fall
The love I thought we shared
Promised it would never thaw
And I prayed it wouldn't change
But, winter fades away
Winter fades... I remain
In Lydia Laird's song "Winter," the lyrics speak of the pain and heartbreak that comes with the changing of seasons. Winter is a metaphor for the end of a relationship, and the lyrics describe the feelings of loss and missing someone who was once promised to be there forever. The lines “Winter knocked upon my door today/ And in the wind, I heard your name” convey the suddenness of the heartbreak, catching the person by surprise. The snowfall symbolizes the promise of a love that was meant to last forever, but ultimately couldn't stand the test of time.
The lyrics also speak of the loneliness that comes with losing someone. The lines “Swore you'd hold my hand 'til I grew old/ Then slipped away... Where did you go?” express the confusion and difficulty of coping with someone who promised to always be there, but ultimately left. Even though the person is left alone, they still hold onto the memories and love shared with their former partner. The chorus “But, winter fades away/ Winter fades... I remain” speaks to the idea that even though time moves on and things change, the feelings of love and loss remain with us.
Overall, the lyrics of "Winter" convey a sense of melancholy and nostalgia for a lost love. The metaphor of winter adds a layer of depth to the feelings of heartbreak, expressing the idea that even the strongest love can fall victim to the changing seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
Winter knocked upon my door today
I feel the season changing and it reminds me of you
And in the wind, I heard your name
The memory of you is haunting me
My mind has played these tricks on me before
I've been here before; remembering the love we shared
Somehow, this time, it meant much more
This time, the memory of you carries more weight and pain
'Cause you were standing here
I wish you were still here with me
When snow began to fall
I remember us in the winter, when everything was beautiful
The love I thought we shared
The love I thought we shared is now gone
Promised it would never thaw
I thought our love was eternal and unbreakable
And I prayed it wouldn't change
I hoped that our love would stay the same forever
But, winter fades away
The cold of winter fades, just as our love has faded
Winter fades... I remain
Winter may be gone, but I'm still here, holding onto the memory
Swore you'd hold my hand 'til I grew old
You promised to love me forever, to grow old with me
Then slipped away... Where did you go?
You left me alone, and I don't know why
And I never thought I'd face this on my own
I never imagined life without you
I miss your warmth... I'm left here
I miss your love, and I'm left alone and cold
Rain, it paints the rainbows
Rain can bring beauty out of sadness
And makes the roses red
Even in the storm, there is beauty to be found
When my scars have faded
One day, my pain will not be as sharp
Let beauty take their stead
May beauty take the place of my heartache
'Cause I still stand here broken
I'm still here, broken and alone
Waiting for the spring
I'm waiting for a new beginning
Maybe then the sunshine
Maybe when spring comes, I will find happiness again
Will take these memories
The sunshine will help me forget my pain
Writer(s): Lydia Faith Laird
Contributed by Violet S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pixiepitch4565
How is this song not more popular?
@chadosborne8293
The love I thought we shared...man that good stuff. Get me in the feels.
@stephenhayes8168
Love the hauntingly beautiful tone of your voice :)
@mountaindaughter48
*Absolutely beautiful, honey. Spooky~Beautiful. Breaks me into pieces.
@jonnewman21
Soothing