Hooray
Minus the Bear Lyrics


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It's cold, and snow's actually on the ground
Of this no-snow town
And instead of cars
Streets trafficking in sleds
Men become boys again

There's a war on the corner
With no guaranteed winner
It's just a snowfall of snowballs
Evidence of the winter

And I can feel my hands again
We're almost home

It's 2 PM and our snow is fallin' still
As our good city lay still
And our friends are packed
Around some no smoking bar
Warmin' on alcohol

We step into the silence
Yeah, we step slowly and quiet

All boys come on and girls join up
Just don't grow old
All boys come on and girls join up
We're almost home

this is all we want
Time to be with us
A home to lift the cold

Still cold, the snow's
Turning into rain
And melting away
And all these days slip by us
So let's keep them

All boys come on and girls join up
Just don't grow old
All boys come on and girls join up




We're almost home
We're almost home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Minus the Bear's song Hooray describe a scene of a neighborhood transformed by a snowfall. The singer notes that their town does not typically get snow, but the rare occurrence has turned the streets into a playground for adults and children alike. They remark on the joy of being able to act like a child again in the snow, engaging in a war of snowballs with no guaranteed winner.


As the day wears on and the snow continues to fall, the group of friends seeks refuge from the cold in a nearby bar. They enter the bar quietly, taking in the warmth and comfort that the space provides. Throughout the song, the singer urges listeners to hold onto moments like these, to take joy in the present and to avoid growing old too quickly.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of transience and impermanence - the snowfall, the warmth of the bar, and the joy of playing in the snow will all pass, but the memories linger on. Through it all, the singer encourages listeners to savor the moment and to appreciate the beauty of simplicity and connection with others.


Line by Line Meaning

It's cold, and snow's actually on the ground
The cold weather has brought snow to a town that doesn't usually have it.


Of this no-snow town
The town normally doesn't get snow.


And instead of cars
People are using sleds instead of cars because of the snow.


Streets trafficking in sleds
The streets are full of people using sleds instead of cars.


Men become boys again
The joy of playing in the snow is making grown men feel childlike again.


There's a war on the corner
People are having a snowball fight on the street corner.


With no guaranteed winner
The snowball fight doesn't have clear winner.


It's just a snowfall of snowballs
The snowball fight is just a result of the snowfall.


Evidence of the winter
The snowball fight is a sign that winter has arrived.


And I can feel my hands again
The cold weather is making the person feel alive again.


We're almost home
The person and their friends are getting closer to their destination.


It's 2 PM and our snow is fallin' still
It's the middle of the day and the snow is still falling heavily.


As our good city lay still
The city is quiet and still in the snowfall.


And our friends are packed
The person's friends are gathered in a bar.


Around some no smoking bar
The bar they're in doesn't allow smoking.


Warmin' on alcohol
The person and their friends are drinking alcohol to keep warm.


We step into the silence
They leave the bar and step outside into the quiet, snowy night.


Yeah, we step slowly and quiet
They're trying to move quietly as they walk in the snow.


All boys come on and girls join up
The person is inviting everyone to join in the fun of playing in the snow.


Just don't grow old
They're encouraging others to stay young at heart and enjoy life.


This is all we want
The simple joy of playing in the snow with friends is all they need.


Time to be with us
Being with friends in the snow is all they need to feel happy.


A home to lift the cold
Being with friends in a warm place helps them forget about the cold outside.


Still cold, the snow's
It's still cold outside, despite the snow beginning to melt.


Turning into rain
The snow is beginning to turn into rain.


And melting away
The snow is melting and disappearing.


And all these days slip by us
Time is flying by quickly.


So let's keep them
Let's cherish these moments and make them last.


We're almost home
The person and their friends are getting closer to their destination.


All boys come on and girls join up
The person is inviting everyone to join in the fun of playing in the snow.


Just don't grow old
They're encouraging others to stay young at heart and enjoy life.


We're almost home
The person and their friends are getting closer to their destination.




Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BAYLES, JOHNSON, KNUDSON, MURCHY, SNIDER

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I actually listened to this when driving through a blizzard. I got goosebumps

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soooo good. to me, this song takes me back to the best winter ive had in my life ^.^ back when i just played outside with my friends, snow ball fights, snow castles, snow angels, lol. u get it :P tobogganing on the most dangerous hunk of metal i've ever had the displease of riding down a hill... it was great :)

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