They have etched their name in Maltese music history by performing in front of 10,000 people at The Granaries, Floriana in July 2010. It was the largest ever Maltese crowd to attend a paying concert by a Maltese artist. Winter Moods only superseded their own 2008 record when over 7500 people had turned up for their concert at the Valletta Waterfront.
Through their career, Winter Moods had to opportunity to meet and perform with some of their idols, namely Bryan Adams, Elton John, Roger Hodgson (ex-Supertramp), Bob Geldof, Fish (ex-Marillion), Antonello Venditti, Deep Purple and the SAS Band. The SAS Band was made up of Spike Edney (ex-Queen keyboardist), Paul Young, Fish and Chris Thompson, with whom Winter Moods vocalist - Ivan also performed ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’.
Winter Moods also performed alongside Maroon 5, Enrique Iglesias and Akon in the Isle of MTV Malta Special. In 2007 the band supported the CiaO’Scia concert held in Malta featuring top Italian cantautori Claudio Baglioni, Gianni Morandi and Riccardo Cocciante. Baglioni sang Winter Moods’ ‘Marigold’ together with the band.
Winter Moods performed at number of music festivals in Europe. In June 2000, the band performed at the Belfort Rock Festival in France, in September 2002 Winter Moods participated at the National Youth Rock Festival in Cyprus. In July 2003 Winter Moods were invited to perform at the Hard Rock Café in Rome. In 2004, following the success in German radio WDR2′s competition – Europa XXL, where Winter Moods placed first amongst 10 bands from Europe, and was invited to perform at the Ring Fest held in Cologne, Germany.
They have released five CD albums of original music, Winter Moods (1996), Morning Ale (2000), Butterfly House (2006), Ordinary Men (2008) and Argento (2010). All their productions have been critically acclaimed and have won several awards.
The band was voted as the Best Band at six editions of the Malta Music Awards (1997, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010). Winter Moods also received the Best Song award for their timeless hit ‘Marigold’ (2007) and ‘My Neverland’ (2010), and the Best Song Writer award for singer Ivan Grech in 2007 and 2010. In 2008 the band was awarded the Legends Award – the first time such an award was handed out.
During the Bay Music Awards 2004 Winter Moods were awarded the Icon Award for their on going contribution to the Maltese music scene and during the Bay Music Awards 2005 the band won best single of the year award for ‘Closer’ and the best single of all time award for ‘Everyday Song’. In 2007 the band garnered a further three BMAs this time for Best Band, Best Song (Marigold) and the Viewers’ Choice.
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Miss You
Winter Moods Lyrics
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Living out a night without a sunrise
In a time without a place
Who we are, and all the love that one can give
But you′re gone, no you're here
Far away but close in me and I
I miss you, still
And I always will
In a time without hope
Oh we are, afraid to walk in daylight
There′s a face behind a rose
So alive, with golden words that I can read
But you're gone, no you're here
Far away but close to me and I
I miss you, still
I miss you, still
And I always will
Always will
I miss you, still
I miss you, still
And I always will
Winter Moods's song "Miss You" is a melancholic and emotional reflection on the pain and longing felt after the loss of someone dear. The lyrics convey a sense of displacement and disorientation, as the singer navigates a world that feels empty and devoid of meaning without the presence of their loved one. The opening lines, "In a time without a home/Living out a night without a sunrise/In a time without a place/Who we are, and all the love that one can give," establish the theme of existential uncertainty and the longing for a sense of belonging and purpose.
The repetition of "But you're gone, no you're here/Far away but close to me and I" reinforces this sense of ambiguity and confusion, suggesting that although the singer's loved one may be physically absent, their memory and influence still lingers. The chorus, "I miss you, still/And I always will," is a simple but powerful statement of emotional honesty and vulnerability.
The latter half of the song takes on a slightly more hopeful tone, as the lyrics allude to the possibility of finding solace and meaning in the face of loss. The lines "There's a face behind a rose/So alive, with golden words that I can read" suggest that even in moments of darkness and despair, there are still glimmers of beauty and light to be found. Ultimately, however, the song acknowledges that the pain of missing someone never truly goes away, and that the memory of that person will always be a part of who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
In a time without a home
During a period where one feels lost and without a sense of belonging
Living out a night without a sunrise
Experiencing a time where hopes and prospects seem bleak and distant
In a time without a place
During a phase where one feels they don't have a designated spot in life
Who we are, and all the love that one can give
Our true identity and loving nature despite the challenges and uncertainties of life
But you're gone, no you're here
Although physically absent, one remains present in memories and feelings
Far away but close in me and I
Despite being distant, one remains emotionally close and tied to the person being missed
I miss you, still
Expressing longing and sadness for the person who is gone
And I always will
Affirming that the feeling of missing the person will remain indefinitely
In a time without hope
During a phase where one feels a lack of optimism and faith in the future
Oh we are, afraid to walk in daylight
Feeling scared and hesitant to take steps towards achieving one's goals and desires
There's a face behind a rose
A person or beauty that lies behind perceived obstacles or difficulties in life
So alive, with golden words that I can read
Radiating with an energy and vitality that inspires and uplifts through wise and meaningful words
Always will
Reiterating the enduring nature of the feelings of missing someone
Writer(s): Ivan Grech
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