Winter
Pearly Drops Lyrics
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I didn′t speak for a week
But there is calm in darkness
Take off my high heels
The snow burns my feet
But there is ease in simple aches
My sweet slow-burning hell
Mm-hmm
My sweet slow-burning hell
I lull myself with
Mm-hmm
Frostbites on the spots
Where you gave me a kiss
Frostbites on the spots
Where you gave me a kiss
My sweet slow-burning hell
I lull myself with
Mm-hmm
My sweet slow-burning hell
I lull myself with
Mm-hmm
The lyrics in Pearly Drops’s song “Winter” convey a sense of loneliness and heartbreak, but also a peaceful acceptance of it. The first line, “The sun fell asleep/I didn’t speak for a week,” suggests a withdrawal from the world and a period of mourning. However, the following lines suggest the comforting nature of darkness and simplicity. The singer takes off her high heels, symbolizing the abandonment of societal expectations and the embrace of a more natural state. The snow, which typically represents purity and innocence, burns her feet, emphasizing the harshness of reality. Still, the singer finds solace in the “simple aches” of life.
The chorus repeats the phrase “My sweet slow-burning hell/I lull myself with/Mm-hmm,” indicating that the singer has accepted her current state and finds a strange comfort in it. The final lines, “Frostbites on the spots/Where you gave me a kiss,” suggest that the cause of the heartbreak is a past relationship. Overall, the song captures the bittersweet nature of winter – the beauty and quietness of the season, as well as the harshness and loneliness of it.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun fell asleep
The daylight disappeared and darkness covered everything around.
I didn′t speak for a week
I felt so lost and broken that I didn't want to say anything to anyone for a whole week.
But there is calm in darkness
Despite the absence of light and brightness, there is still peace and tranquility in the dark.
Take off my high heels
I want to let go of the fancy and glamorous part of me and become vulnerable and true to myself.
The snow burns my feet
The coldness and roughness of the snow hurt my feet, but it also reminds me of the harsh reality of life.
But there is ease in simple aches
Although small pains and struggles can be annoying and uncomfortable, they are easier to handle and can even be somewhat reassuring compared to bigger problems.
My sweet slow-burning hell
The painful and difficult emotions and experiences that I'm going through are like a slow-burning fire that consumes me.
I lull myself with
I comfort myself with something that may be painful or unpleasant but still feels familiar and safe.
Mm-hmm
A sound that implies understanding and acceptance of the situation.
Frostbites on the spots
My lips and body still feel the coldness of the last kiss we shared.
Where you gave me a kiss
The memory of your affectionate gesture is still vivid and present in my mind and body.
Writer(s): Juuso Malin, Sandra Tervonen
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