Roger Whittaker (born Roger Henry Brough Whittaker in Nairobi, Kenya, on 22… Read Full Bio ↴Roger Whittaker (born Roger Henry Brough Whittaker in Nairobi, Kenya, on 22 March 1936; died 13 September 2023 ) was a British singer-songwriter and musician remembered for his eclectic mix of folk music and popular song, his baritone singing voice, and his trademark whistling skills.

He became widely known for his version of "Wind Beneath My Wings" (1982), as well as his own compositions "Durham Town (The Leavin')" (1969) and "I Don't Believe in If Anymore" (1970), his 1970 hit "New World in the Morning" and his 1975 hit "The Last Farewell" (his only single to hit the US Billboard Hot 100, making it to the Top 20).

Whittakers first chart success came in 1969 when "Durham Town (The Leavin')" was his first UK Top 20 hit. In 1970 came two follow-up hits, "I Don't Believe In If Anymore" (Top 10) and "New World In The Morning" (Top 20), and 1971 brought two smaller hit singles "Why" and "Mamy Blue".

Whittaker was absent from the UK singles chart until 1975, when "The Last Farewell" went Top 3, after which it was another eleven years until "Skye Boat Song" returned him to the Top 10 of the singles chart.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Whittaker had success in Germany, with German language songs produced by Nick Munro (unable to speak German at that time, Whittaker sang the songs phonetically). In time he became more fluent in German and sang and was interviewed in German on Danish television in November 2008. Whittaker retired from touring in 2013.

Somewhere
Roger Whittaker Lyrics

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Somewhere, my love, there will be songs to sing
Although the snow covers the hopes of spring
Somewhere a hill blossoms in green and gold
And there are dreams, all that your heart can hold
Someday we'll meet again, my love
Someday whenever the spring breaks through

You'll come to me out of the long-ago

Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow
Till then, my sweet, think of me now and then
Godspeed, my love, till you are mine again

Someday we'll meet again, my love
I said "someday whenever that spring breaks through"

You'll come to me out of the long-ago
Warm as the wind, and as soft as the kiss of snow

Till then, my sweet, think of me now and then
Godspeed, my love, till you are mine again!

Overall Meaning

Roger Whittaker's song, "Somewhere," is a song about the idea of love and about never losing hope that two people who are meant for each other will eventually unite. The first verse speaks of the beauty of spring, using the metaphor of a hill that blossoms in green and gold. The second line of the verse, "Although the snow covers the hopes of spring," suggests that things may seem bleak or difficult, yet there are still songs to be sung and dreams to hold on to. The chorus repeats the idea that the couple will meet again someday, and that someday is whenever the spring breaks through.

The second verse expresses a longing for the loved one who is not present, imagining them coming back as something warm like the wind and as gentle as the kiss of snow. The verse ends with the same hope that someday they will be together again. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus and an affirmation of the love that the couple shares.

The song is a touching reminder that love can endure through distance and time, and that even when things seem bleak, there is always hope that the two people who are meant for each other will meet again. It is a romantic expression of faith in the power of love and the hope that it brings.

Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere, my love, there will be songs to sing
There will always be music and hope for love, even in difficult times.

Although the snow covers the hopes of spring
Even though things may seem bleak and hopeless, eventually times will change and good things will come.

Somewhere a hill blossoms in green and gold
Even in the midst of darkness and cold, there is still beauty and life to be found.

And there are dreams, all that your heart can hold
Our hearts are full of hopes and dreams, and we should hold onto them tightly, for they give us purpose.

Someday we'll meet again, my love
Even if we are separated for a time, we will be reunited someday.

Someday whenever the spring breaks through
When good times come again, we will be together once more.

You'll come to me out of the long-ago
We may feel far apart now, but memories of our love will sustain us until we can be reunited.

Warm as the wind, soft as the kiss of snow
Our love will be as tender and gentle as nature's beauty.

Till then, my sweet, think of me now and then
Even though we are apart, our love remains and I hope you always keep me in your thoughts.

Godspeed, my love, till you are mine again
I wish you safe travels and happiness until we are together again.

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