Imbued with a charming determination to reach out from the surf and ruggedn… Read Full Bio ↴Imbued with a charming determination to reach out from the surf and ruggedness of Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle Peninsula) in Ireland, Walking On Cars are giving every chance to achieving their ambitions in 2014. With the completion of their debut EP, some high profile performances (including Other Voices, the Late Late show, supporting Paramore in the O2) and sell out shows all over the country, it cannot be long before Walking On Cars are heard far beyond the most westerly tip of this island.

Winter Song
Walking On Cars Lyrics

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This is my winter song to you.
The storm is coming soon,
It rolls in from the sea

My voice; a beacon in the night.
My words will be your light,
To carry you to me.

Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love

They say that things just cannot grow
Beneath the winter snow,
Or so I have been told.

They say were buried far,
Just like a distant star
I simply cannot hold.

Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?

This is my winter song.
December never felt so wrong,
'Cause you're not where you belong;
Inside my arms.

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I still believe in summer days.
The seasons always change
And life will find a way.

I'll be your harvester of light
And send it out tonight
So we can start again.

Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?

This is my winter song.
December never felt so wrong,
'Cause you're not where you belong;
Inside my arms.

This is my winter song to you.
The storm is coming soon
It rolls in from the sea.

My love a beacon in the night.
My words will be your light
To carry you to me.

Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?

Is love alive?
Is love alive?

Overall Meaning

The song "Winter Song" by Walking On Cars is a heart-wrenching yet beautiful ballad. It starts with a repetitive melody that sets the rhythm for the entire song. The first verse speaks of winter coming soon, rolling in from the sea, and represents a new beginning or a clean slate. The singer's voice becomes a beacon in the night, guiding the listener to where they belong. It questions if love is alive and if it can grow under the winter snow. The second verse emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and isolation while hoping that the song's recipient will find their way back to where they belong.

The chorus repeats the line "this is my winter song," depicting the feeling of being alone during the winter months. The word "wrong" emphasizes the entrapment and suffocation that the singer feels. The bridge speaks of hope, stating that there are always summer days to look forward to, and life will always find a way to continue. The singer then becomes a "harvester of light," projecting positivity and offering hope. The entire song is an invitation for the recipient to come back to the singer's arms and warmth. It is a reminder that love can bring light to the darkest times of the year.

Line by Line Meaning

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The song's intro featuring humming sounds.

This is my winter song to you.
The singer is dedicating this song to someone they love.

The storm is coming soon, It rolls in from the sea
Winter storm is impending, and it's originating from the sea.

My voice; a beacon in the night. My words will be your light, To carry you to me.
The singer's voice is like a beacon, and their words will help their loved one find their way to them through the storm.

Is love alive?
The singer is wondering if love still exists.

They say that things just cannot grow Beneath the winter snow, Or so I have been told.
The lyrics are a metaphorical comparison between the inability of plants to grow under the snow and the possibility of struggling love during winter.

They say were buried far, Just like a distant star I simply cannot hold.
The idea that love can feel distant and elusive like a star that can't be reached.

This is my winter song. December never felt so wrong, 'Cause you're not where you belong; Inside my arms.
The singer feels that December (winter) is wrong because their loved one can't be with them.

I still believe in summer days. The seasons always change And life will find a way.
The singer is optimistic that things will improve and believes that life will find a way to make things right.

I'll be your harvester of light And send it out tonight So we can start again.
The singer wishes to be a source of warmth, hope, and light for their loved one so they can start again in their love life.

Is love alive?
The singer is instinctively seeking an answer to whether love still exists between them and their partner.

This is my winter song. December never felt so wrong, 'Cause you're not where you belong; Inside my arms.
Reiteration of the central idea that winter makes them feel in the wrong that their partner can't be physically close with them.

This is my winter song to you. The storm is coming soon, It rolls in from the sea.
The song is being sung to the person the singer loves, and it's warning them about the forthcoming winter storm.

My love a beacon in the night. My words will be your light To carry you to me.
The singer's love is like a guiding light that will help the loved one find their way to them.

Is love alive?
Reiteration of the same line symbolic of the insecurity of the singer in their relationship with their lover.

Is love alive?
Reiteration of the same line.