Winter
Susie Suh Lyrics

Oh, winter,
The beginning of winter is being addressed.

We are falling,
We are entering into a state of vulnerability, almost like falling down.

We are hiding,
We are seeking shelter and security to protect ourselves.

We are hibernating.
We are adopting the habits of hibernating animals, allowing ourselves to rest and recharge.

In the depths of the wake,
Despite being awake, we still find ourselves feeling a sense of deep emptiness.

In the depths of the dark,
We find ourselves in a place that is shrouded in darkness, whether physically or emotionally.

In the depths of the wake,
Reemphasizes the previous line, that despite being awake, we still feel empty and lost.

In the depths of our dreams,
Our subconscious, as seen in our dreams, brings us to a different realm outside our waking reality.

And so it seems,
It appears this winter season has a therapeutic effect on us.

That winter comforts me.
Winter brings comfort to us.

When we come inside the eye of the storm,
When we find a moment of peace and serenity amidst all the chaos around us.

As we sit by the fire and watch the embursts burn,
We find tranquility in watching the fire burn and listening to it crackle.

Oh, can you feel the warmth inside our cave,
The coziness and warmth we feel inside our sanctuary, a safe space from the cold outside.

As we drink our wine and forget about our days.
We allow ourselves to unwind and let go of our stress while enjoying a glass of wine.

Winter, on my knees,
The humility and reverence we feel towards winter.

Winter, begging please,
Expressing a desire and a deep need for winter's presence.

Winter, I will say, snow again today,
Requesting for snow so we can prolong our time in hiding away from the chaos outside.

So, that we can hide away.
Continuing the previous thought, expressing a desire to remain cozy and safe inside.

While the bears sleep,
Comparing ourselves to hibernating animals, like bears, who sleep for prolonged periods during the winter.

And the owl hoot,
The sounds of nature are more audible during this season.

And the wolves cry,
The sounds of wolves howling are more easily heard during winter nights.

And the dogs bark out,
A reminder of domesticated animals, like dogs, that still exist within our winter bubble.

And the birds sing loud.
In contrast to the silence, the sounds of birds singing become amplified in the peace and quiet of winter.

I will say what a glorious day,
We take joy in the simple pleasures winter brings, including the rare moments of sunshine.

For us to hide away.
The joy we feel in continuing to hide and seek comfort indoors.

It's the silence inside that colors out the room.
The silence we experience indoors during winter helps to remove distractions and external noise, allowing for clarity and calmness.

As we sit by the fire and watch the embursts burn.
Reiteration of previously mentioned moment of peace and tranquility.

Oh, can you feel the peace inside our cave
Similar to a previous line, emphasizing the feeling of peace within our shelter.

As we drink our chamomile and reminisce about those days.
Enjoying a hot cup of tea and reflecting on memories of the distant past.

Winter, on my knees,
Repetition of reverence and respect for winter.

Winter, I will say, snow again today,
Requesting snowfall once more, so we can prolong our cozy indoor lifestyle.

So that we can hibernate.
Finalizing the desire to continue hiding away and recharge during winter.

Oh, winter comforts me,
Reiterating the therapeutic effect of winter on us.

Winter on my knees,
The humility and respect we possess towards the season of winter.

Winter begging please,
The strong desire and plea for winter to remain with us.

Winter, I will say, snow again today.
A final request for snow and winter's presence in our lives.

So that we can hibernate.
Reiteration of the desire to continue hiding away from the outside world during winter.