Snowflakes
Passenger Lyrics


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Every light will fade into the dark,
But every night will die just like the last,
Snowflakes on the water,
Snowflakes on the frozen sea,
Snowflakes in the playground,
Snowflakes clothing naked trees

No stars in sight lying on the lawn,
But every night is darkest before dawn
Snowflakes on the water,
Snowflakes on the frozen sea,




Snowflakes in the playground,
Snowflakes clothing naked trees

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Snowflakes" by Passenger ft. Ed Sheeran explore the fleeting nature of life and the inevitable passage of time. The song starts by acknowledging that every light will eventually fade into darkness, and every night will end just like the last one. This reminder of mortality is further reinforced by the metaphor of snowflakes, which represent the delicate and individual moments that make up life.


Despite the bleakness of these observations, the song also encourages hope and resilience. The absence of stars in the sky is followed by the recognition that the darkest moments often lead to new beginnings. Similarly, the image of snowflakes clothing naked trees hints at the possibility of growth and renewal. By acknowledging the fragility of life, the lyrics of "Snowflakes" encourage listeners to appreciate every moment while also recognizing the importance of persevering through difficult times.


Overall, the lyrics of "Snowflakes" offer a powerful meditation on the cyclical nature of life and the importance of finding strength and hope in the face of uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Every light will fade into the dark,
Over time, all sources of light will eventually run out of power and succumb to the darkness.


But every night will die just like the last,
Each night is fleeting and temporary, coming to an end just like the one before it.


Snowflakes on the water,
Small, delicate ice crystals falling onto the surface of bodies of water.


Snowflakes on the frozen sea,
Similar to the above line, but specifically referencing the frozen surface of a sea or large body of water.


Snowflakes in the playground,
Snowflakes landing on the equipment and structures in a children's playground.


Snowflakes clothing naked trees
The snowflakes covering bare tree branches and adding a layer of frozen beauty to the wintery landscape.


No stars in sight lying on the lawn,
The singer is lying down on the grass and unable to see any stars in the sky above.


But every night is darkest before dawn
Although the night may seem dark and endless, the light of a new day is just around the corner.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sarahconant4812

Every light will fade into the dark,
But every night will die just like the last,
Snowflakes on the water,
Snowflakes on the frozen sea,
Snowflakes in the playground,
Snowflakes clothing naked trees
No stars in sight lying on the lawn,
But every night is darkest before dawn
Snowflakes on the water,
Snowflakes on the frozen sea,
Snowflakes in the playground,
Snowflakes clothing naked trees



All comments from YouTube:

@jacaria21

I've had Passenger songs playing all day today while studying! It's helped me stay calm and peaceful instead of stressing out. :)

@thomaschambers6920

the tears that come from eyes are the same tears i get of joy from when the winter wind flows throw my hair and the snowflakes fall also near to my heart you are amazing and your music has found a place into my heart when no other music has quite found away you make my grey days have color and help me bring my flickering lights throuth the dark and help me remember that clock tower with those names on the door thank you for being a light that guides me , let life shine on you as you've shined on us

@PhantomFear666

Passenger's music makes everything seem more beautiful

@hilalelgargini1846

It's always interesting to listen to Passenger's song before "Let Her Go", to think that he wasn't famous at those times even tho he's music is always amazing!

@marinagomez6994

Que melodía..increíble...sos MÀGICO.....APARECÉ...♥♥♥♥

@AlejandroGonzalez-bh6hn

WHAT A SONG. DAMN. ❤💎

@praise_frank

So soothing.

@skyelillycreative

Truly magical

@lados.regina

This guy is a poet. 🤯

@marinagomez6994

ME ENCANTA TU MÚSICA...TU VOZ...TU CORAZÓN...TU ALMA...TU BARBA...TODO EVERYTHING...TE QUIERO...TE AMO♥♥..

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