Throughout his career, Anastasio has participated in various projects outside of Phish, furthering his reputation as a multifaceted composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist. He continues to thrill fans with powerful live performances, and is by no means close to being finished.
A Case of Ice And Snow
Trey Anastasio Lyrics
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Winter, strung out and she knows
A case of ice and snow
Flat out, nowhere left to go
Summer, sunshine, time to grow
Spun 'round, hold down
A case of ice and snow
Visions gone, illusions, my decisions
And the walls begin to break down
Left me here alone
I'm cold and I spun 'round, spun 'round
Visions gone, illusions, my decisions
And the walls begin to break down
Left me here alone
I'm cold and I spun 'round
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
The lyrics of Trey Anastasio's song A Case of Ice And Snow evoke feelings of isolation, loneliness, and confusion. The opening lines, "Windows, three long years to go / Winter, strung out and she knows / A case of ice and snow" suggest a sense of time dragging on, with the singer feeling trapped in a cold, wintry place. The repetition of "a case of ice and snow" throughout the song reinforces this feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more desperate: "Visions gone, illusions, my decisions / And the walls begin to break down / Left me here alone / I'm cold and I spun 'round, spun 'round." Here, the singer seems to be grappling with the consequences of their own choices, which have led them to this state of loneliness and confusion. The repetition of "spun 'round" further emphasizes the feeling of being lost and disoriented.
Overall, A Case of Ice And Snow is a haunting meditation on the experience of feeling trapped and alone, with lyrics that evoke a sense of deep, existential unease.
Line by Line Meaning
Windows, three long years to go
Time feels endless, with three whole years stretching out ahead as if looking through a window.
Winter, strung out and she knows
The cold and desolate winter stretches out ahead, and the singer is aware of the struggle it will bring.
A case of ice and snow
The harsh cold and snow of winter is a challenging obstacle to overcome.
Flat out, nowhere left to go
Feeling trapped and out of options, with no clear path forward.
Summer, sunshine, time to grow
Contrasting the harsh winter, the summer represents a time for growth and hope, with sunshine as a symbol of warmth and positivity.
Spun 'round, hold down
Feeling dizzy or disoriented, struggling to find balance and stability.
A case of ice and snow
Once again referencing the difficulty of the winter season and the obstacles it brings.
Visions gone, illusions, my decisions
The singer has lost sight of their goals and is questioning the decisions they have made.
And the walls begin to break down
The singer's mental barriers and defenses are starting to crumble, leaving them vulnerable and exposed.
Left me here alone
Feeling abandoned or unsupported, with no one to turn to.
I'm cold and I spun 'round, spun 'round
The singer is feeling physically and emotionally drained, struggling to maintain their footing in the face of adversity.
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
Reiterating the persistent and overwhelming challenge of winter.
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
Continuing to emphasize the difficulty and disorienting nature of winter.
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
Still highlighting the hardship of winter, with the added repetition echoing the sense of being stuck in a difficult situation.
A case of ice and snow, spun 'round
The final repetition drives home the challenges and obstacles faced by the singer, with no easy solutions in sight.
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MrJayFoo
agreed! Builds up Nicely! Love this song!
ButchCassidy529
Thanks for posting this. It's my favorite off of this album. And props for having Dr. Steve Brule as your account picture. That's too funny.
Uncle Ebenezer
Love when they play this electric
Yeti Vanmarshall
Did a fantastic version on 10/25 from the Beacon this past Friday.
Peter Jones
Wow.. great song. Glad I came across this. maybe Winterqueen lyrics were rooted from this, "a cave of ice and snow"