Some of his musical associates have included Ray Brown, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Ed Thigpen, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Louis Armstrong, Stéphane Grappelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Count Basie, and Stan Getz
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Oscar Peterson Trio Lyrics
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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?
[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
I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm is a song that celebrates the warmth and power of love even in the coldest of times. The song recognizes the bitter winter weather outside, but the singer is not phased because they have someone they love to keep them warm. The line "What do I care how much it may storm?" communicates the idea that love is stronger than any external circumstance, in this case, the harsh winter weather. The singer's love is so strong that they feel a burning passion inside of them, symbolized by their decision to take off their coat and glove, despite the frigid temperature. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the idea that love is a constant, reliable source of warmth and protection.
In addition to the song's message about the power of love, it's interesting to note that it was written in 1937 by Irving Berlin, one of America's most famous songwriters. It was originally featured in the film "On the Avenue," performed by Dick Powell and Madeleine Carroll. The song has since become a popular winter holiday standard, with notable covers by artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
Although I am surrounded by harsh weather conditions, including snow and strong winds, I am confident that I can withstand them.
But I can weather the storm!
I have the ability to survive challenging situations and circumstances, even when things get difficult.
What do I care how much it may storm?
I am not concerned with the severity of the storm because I have something much more powerful to keep me safe.
I've got my love to keep me warm
I am comforted by the love that I have in my life, which is more than enough to shelter me from the worst of the storm.
I can't remember a worse December
This month has been particularly challenging and trying for me, and it has been difficult to deal with.
Just watch those icicles form!
The conditions are so inclement and harsh that even icicles are forming around me.
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
The formation of icicles is insignificant to me because I have the love that I need to get me through it all.
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I do not need to protect myself with warm clothing, such as an overcoat or gloves, because my love is enough to keep me warm.
I need no overcoat; I'm burning with love!
The warmth of love that I feel inside is enough to heat me up, so I do not need to bundle up with extra layers.
My heart's on fire; the flame grows higher
The passion and emotion that I feel inside for my loved one is intensifying and making me feel alive.
So I will weather the storm!
Because of the love that I have, I am more than capable of enduring whatever challenges may come my way.
The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
Despite the weather conditions outside, I am standing strong and keeping my head held high.
What do I care how much it may storm?
The severity of the storm does not matter because I know that I am capable of getting through anything with the love and support that I have in my life.
I've got my love to keep me warm
Once again, I am reminded that the love that I have in my life is an anchor that keeps me grounded and warm, regardless of what is happening outside.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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