Let It Snow
The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra 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 brought some corn for popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

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

The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,




But as long as you love me so.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Overall Meaning

The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra's rendition of Let It Snow is a classic holiday tune that has become a staple in many households during the Christmas season. The lyrics paint a cozy and romantic picture of a snowy evening spent indoors. The first verse describes the contrast between the frightful weather outside and the warmth of the indoors, as the fire crackles and provides a cozy refuge. The second verse talks about the continuation of the snowfall with the singer providing corn for popping and creating an ideal atmosphere to enjoy a winter evening. The lyrics also talk about how the lights are turned way down low, adding to the romantic ambiance.


The singer expresses a feeling of reluctance to leave the warmth of the house to go outside in the cold, stormy weather. However, they also express that if their loved one holds them tight, they'll feel warm all the way home. The final verse notes the dying fire and the bittersweet farewell between the two lovers, but as long as they have each other's love, the snow outside can continue to fall, and they can continue to revel in their warm and cozy home.


Overall, the lyrics of Let It Snow perfectly capture the romantic and nostalgic feeling of a snowy winter night spent indoors with someone special. As the song is played every holiday season, it brings together people and carries them to a wintery, dreamy world.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
The harsh weather conditions outside are unpleasant and uncomfortable.


But the fire is so delightful,
The warmth and coziness of being indoors by the fireplace is very pleasant.


And since we've no place to go,
As we don't have any plans or destinations to go out to, we can stay in and enjoy the warmth of the indoors.


Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
We can embrace the snow and appreciate its beauty and the peacefulness it brings.


It doesn't show signs of stopping,
The snowfall is not indicating any signs of coming to a halt anytime soon.


And I brought some corn for popping,
I have brought some popcorn to enjoy as a snack while we stay inside and watch the snowfall.


The lights are turned way down low,
The lighting inside has been dimmed to create a more relaxed and cozy environment.


Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
We can continue to enjoy the snow and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere it brings.


When we finally kiss good night,
As we end the day and prepare for sleep, we share a goodnight kiss.


How I'll hate going out in the storm,
The thought of having to leave the warmth and safety of the indoors to go out into the harsh storm is unpleasant.


But if you really hold me tight,
If you hold me closely and comfort me, I will feel safe and warm enough to brave the storm outside.


All the way home I'll be warm.
Even as we make our way back home through the storm, I will feel warm and content as long as I am with you.


The fire is slowly dying,
The fireplace is slowly losing its warmth and energy as the fire begins to subside.


And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,
As we say our goodbyes and prepare to part ways, we hold onto the warmth and memories we shared together.


But as long as you love me so.
As long as we have each other's love and support, we can weather any storm and face any challenges together.


Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
We can continue to embrace the snow and appreciate the beauty and peacefulness it brings into our lives.




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@nawlinswoman

Thanks for this lovely video..I live in New Orleans & will never see all that snow! I posted it on FB...

@jo-anntellado4139

Love the video. Thanks Badger!!!!!!!!

@mslobro

..very cool!!! :)

@Tonetwisters

AHH ... SEASICK and I'm on dry land ...

@erikswanson224

I'm guessing this was filmed in England somewhere? The guy at the end with the shovel doesn't have a clue how to shovel snow.

@randalbladel2817

Probably right. Cars seem to be driving on the left, and there was a train station named Beddington Lane.

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