Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 6… Read Full Bio ↴Ted Heath (1902-1969) was the top UK bandleader of the 40s, 50s and early 60s. Born in Wandsworth, S. London, he started playing trombone at the age of 14 and played with Jack Hylton, Ambrose, Sid Lipton and Geraldo. He brought his own orchestra together in 1944 for the BBC and his career took off, including many hit records, the biggest success being "Swinging Shepherd Blues". During the 1950s his orchestra frequently performed at the Hammersmith Palais de Dance and from 1956 Heath and his orchestra were regular visitors to the United States. He employed many of the big-name British jazz musicians and his vocalists included Denis Lotus, Lita Rosa and the top British vocalists of the early to mid-50s, Dickie Valentine who went on to have a very successful solo career. The orchestra was disbanded in 1964 when Heath's health started faltering.

I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Ted Heath Lyrics

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I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm

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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
Just watch those icicles form!
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

Overall Meaning

"I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" is a classic winter song that expresses the idea that true love can provide comfort and security even in tough times. The opening lines indicate that the weather is bleak with snow falling and the wind blowing hard. Despite the harsh weather conditions, the singer is confident that they can handle it because of their love. They do not care how severe the storm may be because they have someone special to keep them warm.

The next set of lines express the romantic feeling of being in love. The singer talks about feeling warm and not needing an overcoat even though it is snowing outside. The metaphorical fire burning inside of them is described as growing higher. The chorus repeats the idea that the storm does not matter because the singer has their love to keep them warm.

Overall, the song is about the power of love to provide comfort and warmth during difficult times. It is a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists over the years.

Line by Line Meaning

The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing
The weather outside is snowy and windy

But I can weather the storm!
But I am strong enough to endure it

What do I care how much it may storm?
Why should I be concerned about the storm?

For I've got my love to keep me warm
Because I have my love to keep me comfortable

I can't remember a worse December
I can't recall a December that was worse

Just watch those icicles form!
Just observe how icicles are forming

Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I'm removing my overcoat and gloves

I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love!
I don't need an overcoat because I'm filled with love and warmth

My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
My heart is passionate and the intensity is increasing

So I will weather the storm!
So, I will endure the storm

Oh-ho-ho, I've got my love to keep me warm
I have my love to keep me warm