Let It Snow
Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme 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! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme is a classic winter song that evokes feelings of warmth, coziness and love. The lyrics capture the essence of winter perfectly. The opening line, “Oh, the weather outside is frightful” sets the tone for the rest of the song. Despite the harsh weather conditions outside, the warmth of the fire inside creates a cozy atmosphere. It’s as if the characters in the song are in a winter wonderland, isolated from the rest of the world.


As the song continues, the characters seem to be in no rush to leave the warmth of the fire. They’ve bought some corn for popping, and the lights are turned down low. The line “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” acts like a comforting mantra, reminding them of how wonderful it is to be indoors, snuggled up with each other away from the harsh winter conditions.


The song ends with the fire slowly dying and the couple still saying their goodbyes. However, as long as they love each other, it doesn’t matter how long it takes for them to leave. The song leaves us with the feeling that the warmth of the fire and the love between the couple can make winter a beautiful season.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh the weather outside is frightful
The temperature outside is chillingly cold and uncomfortable.


But the fire is so delightful
Despite the cold weather outside, the warmth and coziness of the indoor fire is pleasant.


And since we've no place to go
Since there are no obligations or errands that require us to leave the house.


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It is better to accept and enjoy the snowfall than resist it, hence Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!


It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall shows no indication of slowing down or coming to an end anytime soon.


And I've bought some corn for popping
An activity to pass the time indoors during the snowfall is popping corn.


The lights are turned way down low
The lighting indoors is dimmed to create a more relaxing and intimate atmosphere.


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Reaffirmation that it is better to embrace the snowfall than resist it.


When we finally kiss goodnight
Before we end our time together for the day and say goodnight.


How I'll hate going out in the storm!
I dread the idea of leaving the comfort and warmth of indoors to brave the harsh snowstorm.


But if you'll really hold me tight
However, if you hold me tightly and comfortably, I will feel better about going out into the storm.


All the way home I'll be warm
Being held by a loved one can provide a sense of warmth and comfort even in the coldest of environments.


The fire is slowly dying
The warmth of the indoor fire is gradually diminishing.


And, my dear, we're still goodbying
Despite the waning warmth of the fire, we are still saying goodbye to each other before parting for the night.


But as long as you love me so
However, as long as you continue to love me, I will still feel the warmth and comfort of our time together.


Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Final reiteration that it is better to make the most of the snowfall rather than resist it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn

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