I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
Oscar Peterson 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!
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm

[Chorus]
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?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm

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

[Chorus]

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

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" by Oscar Peterson is a love song that depicts the resilience and comfort derived from being in love. The lyrics are an affirmation of the power of love to provide emotional warmth and stability, even in the face of external challenges. The opening lines, "The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing / But I can weather the storm!" sets the stage for the rest of the song, highlighting the fact that the singer is not deterred by the harsh winter weather as long as they have their love to keep them warm.


The next line, "What do I care how much it may storm? / I've got my love to keep me warm" reinforces this idea that love is a source of strength and comfort in difficult times. The second verse, "I can't remember a worse December / Just watch those icicles form! / Oh, what do I care if icicles form? / Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm" continues this theme, highlighting the singer's indifference to external factors that might normally be a cause for concern. Instead, they focus on their love as a source of joy and fulfillment.


The chorus, "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!" captures the singer's passion and dedication to their love. They are so consumed by their feelings that they don't need any additional warmth to survive the storm. The song concludes with a repetition of the first verse, emphasizing the resilience of the singer and their faith in their love to provide comfort and support no matter what.


Overall, "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" is a powerful ode to the transformative power of love in difficult times. It encourages listeners to focus on the positive aspects of life and find strength in their relationships, even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
The weather is very bad and it's snowing heavily with strong winds


But I can weather the storm!
Despite the difficult weather conditions, I can manage to deal with them


What do I care how much it may storm?
I'm not worried about the bad weather outside


I've got my love to keep me warm
Because of the love I have, I feel warm and protected from everything that's happening outside


I can't remember a worse December
This is one of the worst Decembers I have ever experienced


Just watch those icicles form!
It's so cold that icicles are starting to form


Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
I'm not concerned about icicles forming because I have something else to keep me warm


Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I don't need my warm clothes anymore


I need no overcoat; I'm burning with love!
My love is keeping me so warm that I don't need to wear any more layers


My heart's on fire; the flame grows higher So I will weather the storm!
My love is like a fire inside of me, and it is growing stronger so I can deal with anything that comes my way


The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
The weather is still very bad and has not changed


But I can weather the storm!
Despite everything, I am still able to manage and get through this weather


Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
Love is still what is keeping me warm and safe


I can't remember a worse December
December is still terrible, and it's hard to remember a worse one


Just watch those icicles form!
It's still so cold that icicles are continuing to form


What do I care if icicles form?
I'm still not worried about the outside elements because of the love I have


Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
Love is still my source of warmth and comfort


The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
The weather is still bad and has not changed


But I can weather the storm, storm, storm
Despite how bad the weather is, I can still handle it


What do I care how much it may storm?
No matter how bad it gets outside, I am not worried because of my love


Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
Love is still my source of comfort and warmth




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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