I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Sarah Vaughan & Billy Eckstine Lyrics
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The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
For I've got my love to keep me warm
I can't remember a worse December
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
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?
Oh, 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?
Oh-ho-ho, I've got my love to keep me warm
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 lyrics of "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" describe a winter scene, with snow falling and wind blowing. Despite the cold weather, the singer remains warm in her heart because she has love. The song emphasizes that material possessions, such as an overcoat or gloves, are unnecessary when one has love. The singer's love is so intense that it keeps her heart on fire and allows her to weather any storm, both physical and emotional. The upbeat and joyful melody in the song reinforces the idea that love is a powerful and resilient force that can overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
The weather is bad, it's snowing and windy outside
But I can weather the storm!
But I can handle it and persevere
What do I care how much it may storm?
Why should I care about the storm when I have something more important to keep me warm
For I've got my love to keep me warm
Because I have my love that keeps me warm in my heart
I can't remember a worse December
I cannot recall a colder winter than this one
Just watch those icicles form!
Just observe how ice is forming on the branches
Oh, what do I care if icicles form?
Why should I care if icicles form when I have something else to focus on.
Oh, I've got my love to keep me warm
Something that is more important and valuable than just avoiding the cold weather
Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I don't need these winter clothing items anymore
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
I don't need to keep myself physically warm with a coat because I am already emotionally warmed up by my love
My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
I am feeling passionate and excited in my heart
So I will weather the storm!
So I can face the bad weather with ease
Oh-ho-ho, I've got my love to keep me warm
Again, emphasizing the importance of love over physical warmth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
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