Let it Snow
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics


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Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying




But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Overall Meaning

The song Let it Snow is a love song that describes a cozy scene inside a warm house while snow falls outside. The first verse of the song sets up the scene by describing the weather as "frightful" but the fire inside as "delightful." The singer remarks that they have nowhere else to go and suggests we "let it snow." In the second verse, the singer mentions that the snow doesn't show any signs of stopping, but they've brought some popcorn to pop and they've lowered the lights to create a warm and intimate atmosphere.


In the third and final verse, the singer expresses the potential sorrow of having to say goodbye after the evening is over. However, if their partner holds them tight on the way home, they will be kept warm. The final line of the song, "Let it Snow," is repeated to emphasize the desire to stay in the moment, even though the snow is still falling outside.


Overall, the song is about finding joy and comfort in the midst of a snow storm, and the power of love to keep us warm in difficult situations.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh the weather outside is frightful
The weather outside is very cold and unpleasant


But the fire is so delightful
The fire is very warm and inviting


And since we've no place to go
As we have nowhere to go, let us enjoy the snowfall


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let it snow more and more!


It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall seems to continue endlessly


And I've bought some corn for popping
I have bought corn to pop and enjoy during the snow


The lights are turned way down low
The lights are dimmed to create a cozy atmosphere


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let it snow more and more!


When we finally kiss goodnight
When we finally kiss goodbye for the night


How I'll hate going out in the storm!
It will be difficult to go out in the storm


But if you'll really hold me tight
If you hold me tightly, I'll feel warm and safe


All the way home I'll be warm
Your love will keep me warm throughout the way home


The fire is slowly dying
The fire is slowly burning out


And, my dear, we're still goodbying
We are still saying goodbye, my beloved


But as long as you love me so
As long as you love me, let it snow!


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let it snow more and more!




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn

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Comments from YouTube:

@TheReneex

Claudette had such an infectious voice! Truly a catchy version of this classic Christmas tune!

@marknorthwest93

Thanks for posting this. It's great to hear Claudette Robinson's voice. She appeared on the early Miracles recordings. She stopped touring in the early sixties due to health problems. I've seen her on Motown Music specials that crop up on PBS funding raising programs. Still looks and sounds great.

@JackHodges

cool! This is one of my favorite Christmas songs and I have been looking for the best version to add to a music playlist on my Christmas channel. It's very nice to have a multi-dimensional video to go with a song than a still picture.

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