Winter
Sea Wolf Lyrics


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Stepped out through the ? nights, took care in the common light
Cathedral bells ringing down, branches blooming all through town
And in my ears a steady ring kept me moving towards the spring
It was a long, long cold year, but I think it's all becoming clear

I thought it through, I think I want it too
When I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
Came sudden like a southern wind, like Santa Ana's blowin' in
A pheasant's feather for your thoughts, I sent 'em shooting with your buck-shot
We listened for sounds out there, raised our knives out of fear
It was a long, long and cold year, but I think it's all becoming

I thought it through, I think I want it too
'Cause I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air

Stepped out through the ? nights, took care in the common light
Cathedral bells ringing down, branches blooming all through town
And in our ears a steady ring kept us moving towards the spring
It was a long, long cold year, but the thaw is finally hear

I thought it through, I'm sure I want it too
And I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
I see you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air




I see you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
Your emerald eyes and raven hair, in the light of winter's air

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sea Wolf's song, "Winter", portray the themes of renewal, rejuvenation, and hope. The singer is walking through a cold and desolate winter, but the sound of cathedral bells ringing and the sight of branches blooming in the town give him hope that spring is near. The steady ringing in his ears urges him to keep moving forward, indicating a metaphorical ringing or inner voice that guides him towards brighter days. The lyrics also suggest the singer's love interest, as he describes seeing her sitting on her chair in the light of winter's air, appreciating her beauty with her emerald eyes and raven hair.


As the song progresses, the singer sends a pheasant's feather representing his thoughts to his love interest through buck-shot. The fear of the unknown is palpable as they both listen for sounds outside and raise their knives in defense. The long and cold year symbolizes the struggles and hardships that the singer has faced, but he feels that it's all becoming clear as spring brings new beginnings.


Overall, the lyrics of "Winter" are poetic and filled with symbolism. The song captures the essence of a new beginning amidst adversity, a hope that things will get better. The singer's love interest also provides a sense of companionship on this journey towards renewal, and their connection adds a romantic sentiment to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Stepped out through the ? nights, took care in the common light
I ventured out into the dark, taking caution in the ordinary daylight


Cathedral bells ringing down, branches blooming all through town
The church bells were resounding, while the trees throughout the town were budding


And in my ears a steady ring kept me moving towards the spring
I heard a constant ringing that motivated me to continue until spring


It was a long, long cold year, but I think it's all becoming clear
Although it was a lengthy, harsh year, I am beginning to comprehend and make sense of it


I thought it through, I think I want it too
After much contemplation, I have decided that I desire it as well


When I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
My certainty was established through seeing you in the winter atmosphere, sitting in your chair


Came sudden like a southern wind, like Santa Ana's blowin' in
It came upon us abruptly like a wind blowing in from the south, akin to a Santa Ana wind


A pheasant's feather for your thoughts, I sent 'em shooting with your buck-shot
As an offering for your consideration, I sent pheasant feathers flying with your buckshot gun


We listened for sounds out there, raised our knives out of fear
Out of apprehension, we listened closely for any noises, and held up our knives in preparation


It was a long, long and cold year, but I think it's all becoming
Although it was a protracted, frigid year, I feel that everything is beginning to make sense


I thought it through, I think I want it too
Upon careful consideration, I am convinced that I also desire it


'Cause I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
This is due to the fact that I saw you sitting in your chair, bathed in the glow of the winter atmosphere


And in our ears a steady ring kept us moving towards the spring
We were motivated by a constant ringing in our ears as we made our way towards the spring


It was a long, long cold year, but the thaw is finally here
The year was very lengthy and cold, but the thaw has finally arrived


I thought it through, I'm sure I want it too
After careful consideration, I am confident that I want it as well


And I saw you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
My conviction was solidified when I saw you sitting in your chair, amidst the winter illumination


I see you there upon your chair, in the light of winter's air
I still envision you sitting in your chair, illuminated by the winter atmosphere


Your emerald eyes and raven hair, in the light of winter's air
I remember vividly your green eyes and black hair, visible in the winter daylight




Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALEX BROWN CHURCH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@playlistismo

@ > Sea Wolf
🎶> Winter Windows
💿 > Leaves In The River
p > 2007
🎬︎ > Cat Solen

📃 > "Winter Windows"
prod > Phil Ek & Alex Brown Church

There is a man inside a room in the forest
He sits alone upon the chair his father left him
In the dark, in the dark, in the dark with the radio on

The voice crackles when he says that God will save you
He will take you from the lonely life you're living
If you give, if you give, if you give up on what you want

The man stands and pours himself another bourbon
He stops and watches the birds through the winter windows
And the light, and the light from the morning dew

"I thought I love you and our love would be forever
How could I hit you, the only one who ever loved me?"
Said the man, said the man to his shadow

This is the world, this is the world we live in
It's not the one I choose, but it's the one we're given
This is the world, this is the world we live in
And it's the winter windows that ends become beginnings

Yep

As a boy, he was taught he was the bad one
One that could heed the other, the protector
He will walk, he will walk, he will walk into the river

Sixty years held down by his brother
Ten years with the ghost of his father
And five years since he spoke, since he spoke to his only son

This is the world, this is the world we live in
It's not the one I choose, but it's the one we're given
This is the world, this is the world we live in
And it's the winter windows that ends become beginnings
Yes, it's the winter windows that ends become beginnings



All comments from YouTube:

@DANCERcow

10 years ago i found this song! What a wonderful decade of music!

@inevitablyROLO

Twilight introduced me to Sea Wolf. And I'm infinitely grateful that it did, or I may have never come across such amazing indie music. Thanks, Twilight. You have good taste. :)

@nyxiathewarrior2

This album is wonderful autumn/winter music. Sea Wolf is beautiful poetry

@xpiester333x

I heard "You're a Wolf" on the Zombieland soundtrack. So glad I did because this stuff is killer.

@terrylarkin7380

Getting regular airplay on my community radio show in York, Western Australia 😊

@yvetteclaire

It's a sparkly, dreamy song. I want to hear more of their indie folk and stuff =)

@nasrchaja4903

i wonder how many fans of SeaWolf there are in the world ??

@franciscovasquez5925

nasr chaja yeah huh i agree, this is my favorite song

@saulpena4018

Sadly ...
Not many! But here we are! Two my wife and I..great band

@lucila5466

5

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