I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Red Norvo & His Orchestra Lyrics
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The wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I've got my love to keep me warm
I can't remember
A worse December
Why do I care if icicles form
I've got my love to keep me warm
Off with my overcoat
Off with gloves
I need no overcoat
I'm burning with love
My heart's on fire
The flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
Why do I care how much it may storm
I've got my love to keep me warm
The song "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" by Red Norvo and His Orchestra is a classic winter romance song that depicts a cozy winter scene with snowfall and blizzard-like conditions. Despite the snow and wind, the singer is not worried as they can brave the storm with the warmth of their love. The lyrics also show the singer's carefree attitude towards the winter weather, stating they don't worry about the forming icicles since they have their love to keep them warm.
In the second verse, the singer shows their joyful spirit, as they discard their winter coat and gloves since their love is enough to keep them warm. The lyrics display the singer's excitement with their love and how it's providing them with a burning passion. The last verse reiterates the first, describing how the singer's heart's love is their sanctuary that can protect them from any storm.
This song’s theme is a metaphorical representation of being in love during the winter. The lyrics use winter conditions as a backdrop for the warmth of the love that the singer has. The combination of romantic lyrics with an upbeat tempo evokes a sense of joy to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is snowing
It's snowing outside.
The wind is blowing
It's windy outside.
But I can weather the storm
I am strong enough to survive the bad weather.
Why do I care how much it may storm
I'm not worried about the storm because I have something more important to focus on.
I've got my love to keep me warm
My love is enough to keep me warm and happy, even in bad weather.
I can't remember
I can't recall.
A worse December
A December that's been more difficult or unpleasant.
Just watch those icicles form
I'm not worried about the cold because I have something more important to focus on.
I've got my love to keep me warm
My love is enough to keep me warm and happy, even in cold weather.
Off with my overcoat
I don't need my overcoat anymore.
Off with gloves
I don't need my gloves anymore.
I need no overcoat
I'm warm enough without my overcoat because of my love.
I'm burning with love
I feel very passionate about my love for someone.
My heart's on fire
I feel very passionate about my love for someone.
The flame grows higher
My passion for my love is growing stronger.
So I will weather the storm
I am strong enough to survive bad weather because of my love.
Why do I care how much it may storm
I'm not worried about the storm because I have something more important to focus on.
I've got my love to keep me warm
My love is enough to keep me warm and happy, even in bad weather.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@Trombonology
I recall reading a comment from Mildred, in which she explained that she had an immediate idea of how she would interpret her material. Whether instinct or a tremendous capacity for empathy with the songwriters, the effect is always powerful. This irresistible treatment of my favorite Berlin tune is Ms. Bailey at her most joyous -- you can just see her smile as she flings off her overcoat. The band, whose sound was sculpted by the modern-thinking Norvo and arranger Eddie Sauter when he was at his best, displays its characteristic lightness, unburdened by non-essential brass or reeds. After Mildred's chorus, the modulation from Bb to G is cleverly executed and then Red comes in like one of Santa's merry elves for his sixteen bars. The bridge, halved by first trombone and reeds and then Herbie Haymer's swinging tenor, is snazzy, and then the trumpets emerge from a punctuating role to take center stage, with Stew Pletcher stepping out front for the last eight bars. Red again scampers in for the coda. One of my all-time favorite records!
@faststratjo2006
Thank you for your clear, concise and informative comment. I don't know why exactly but this song just popped into my head tonight, I hummed it then chose this Red Norvo - Mildred Bailey version. Is this considered the definitive version?
@Trombonology
@Too Rolling Stoned Thank YOU for the very nice comment! ... I don't know that there is a definitive version per se, though this one is certainly well known among fans of standards. Billie Holiday's record, too, is famous and Les Brown had a million-selling instrumental take.
@honestabe1991
I've been searching for this song forever! Thank you!
@the78prof72
You're most welcome!
@scotnick59
My favorite Bailey recording = and that says a LOT
@XdebariaX
I Love this song ❤️
@martinholopes2148
Magnifique.
@LilianBrazil
🎼❤🙏✨
@khussein6409
Awesome...I care!!!