Winter Light
Tim Finn Lyrics


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T's always in the back of your mind
When everything is dark, still something shines
One chilly afternoon, you drew the blind

The earth was frozen
Ice upon the water
All at once you saw her
There in the Winter Light

Then the light came bouncin' up, from stony ground
And deep within the earth you heard the sound
Breakin' like a rock you grew profound

The earth was frozen
Ice upon the water
All at once you saw her
There in the Winter Light
There in the Winter Light
There in the Winter Light
Making everything look beautiful

Light, a child with his own fantasmagoria
Light that spills from billions of excited atoms
Light that lingers in a quiet room
Reveal for me shine for me
There in the Winter Light
Shine for me, reveal for me




There in the Winter Light
There in the Winter Light

Overall Meaning

In Tim Finn's "Winter Light," the lyrics focus on the idea of light in the midst of darkness, both literally and metaphorically. The song describes the feeling of hopefulness that can arise in a person's mind even when things are looking bleak. The opening lines, "It's always in the back of your mind, when everything is dark, still something shines," suggest that even when one is feeling down, there is a glimmer of light that persists.


The imagery of winter is prevalent throughout the song, with phrases like "The Earth was frozen, ice upon the water" invoking a sense of coldness and emptiness. However, in the midst of the winter landscape, the singer sees something beautiful - a person, perhaps - that brightens up his day. The refrain, "There in the Winter Light, making everything look beautiful" reinforces the idea that even in the midst of darkness, there can be moments of beauty and light.


The final verses of the song expand on the idea of light as a source of wonder and fascination. The line "Light, a child with his own fantasmagoria" is particularly striking, connecting the concept of light with childlike innocence and imagination. Overall, "Winter Light" is a song about finding hope and beauty in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

T's always in the back of your mind
You are constantly thinking about T, even if you don't actively acknowledge it


When everything is dark, still something shines
No matter how bad things get, there is always something to be hopeful for


One chilly afternoon, you drew the blind
You closed the window shades to block out the cold and darkness outside


The earth was frozen
The ground was covered in snow and ice, making everything look bleak and lifeless


Ice upon the water
The water was frozen over, adding to the overall sense of stillness and emptiness


All at once you saw her
You suddenly noticed something beautiful and unexpected in the midst of the cold winter landscape


There in the Winter Light
The beautiful thing you saw was illuminated by the soft, gentle light of winter


Then the light came bouncin' up, from stony ground
The light seemed to appear out of nowhere, bouncing up from the hard, unyielding ground beneath your feet


And deep within the earth you heard the sound
The light somehow seemed to connect you to the very center of the earth, bringing up feelings of awe and wonder


Breakin' like a rock you grew profound
The experience of seeing the beautiful light broke through your sense of normalcy and routine, helping you grow as a person


Making everything look beautiful
The winter light had a transformative effect on everything around you, making even the most mundane things seem beautiful and full of potential


Light, a child with his own fantasmagoria
The light seemed like a playful child, creating a magical world of its own for you to explore


Light that spills from billions of excited atoms
The light is a product of molecules and excited atoms, filling the world with energy and potential


Light that lingers in a quiet room
Even in the quietest moments, the light continues to exist and shine, a reminder of the beauty in the world


Reveal for me shine for me
You want the light to reveal more of its secrets and mysteries to you, and to continue shining in your life


Shine for me, reveal for me
You ask the light to continue to illuminate your path and show you new wonders and experiences


There in the Winter Light
Everything you experienced was made possible by the warmth and beauty of the winter light


There in the Winter Light
The winter light continues to shine and exist, a constant reminder of the beauty in the world


There in the Winter Light
The winter light is a powerful force that can transform how we see the world, and bring us joy and happiness even in the darkest times




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN TIMOTHY FINN

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