First Winter
Wrabel Lyrics

It's getting cold in California
The temperature is dropping in California, which is unusual for this area.

Getting colder in New York
Even the city of New York, which is known for its frigid winters, is experiencing a drop in temperature.

And everybody's hanging lights up
People around the world are decorating their homes with festive lights in preparation for the holiday season.

Everybody 'round the world
People all over the world are engaging in holiday traditions and festivities.

Oh, this year, I don't feel quite like I used to
The singer is experiencing a change in their emotions and feelings towards the holiday season compared to past years.

December came, something changed
The change in emotions coincided with the arrival of the month of December.

Guess my wish came true
The singer had a wish or desire for a different kind of holiday experience, and it seems to have been granted or realized.

Just like home, not alone
Being in the company of a loved one during the holidays makes the experience feel more familiar and comforting.

Winter's not so blue
The cold and dark winter season does not feel as bleak or depressing with the presence of a loved one.

My first winter with you
This holiday season marks the first time the singer is spending it with someone special, giving it a new and different meaning.

Another chair around the table
There is an additional empty seat at the dinner table, symbolizing the absence of a loved one who cannot be there to share in the holiday festivities.

Another gift under the tree
There is one more gift under the Christmas tree, likely meant for the newly added loved one.

Another song about the season
Even traditional songs about the winter season feel new and different with the presence of a loved one to share them with.

But they all sound new to me
Despite being familiar with holiday songs, they all feel fresh and exciting with the new company the singer is keeping this year.

Ooh, ooh
An interlude in the song, devoid of lyrics, likely meant to give listeners time to reflect on the emotions conveyed thus far.

Oh, this year, I don't feel quite like I used to
The singer reiterates their emotional changes this holiday season from the beginning of the song.

December came, something changed
The arrival of December was the catalyst for the changes in the singer's emotions.

Guess my wish came true
The fulfillment of the singer's wishes for a different kind of holiday experience is reinforcing the changes they are feeling.

Just like home, not alone
The warmth and comfort of spending the holidays with a loved one make it feel more like home, despite being away from their actual home.

Winter's not so blue
The presence of a loved one has dispelled the sense of loneliness and sadness that the winter season can sometimes bring.

My first winter with you
The singer repeats the sentiment from earlier in the song, emphasizing the importance and significance of spending this holiday season with their new loved one.