Is Winter Here To Stay?
Yoko Ono Lyrics


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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...aahhh, aahhh...
Aahhh-oohh, oh.
Aahhh...
Is winter here to stay?
You never know,
But is winter here to stay?

Aahhh, aahhh...ooh...
Aahhh...oh, oh, oh, oh...
Winters here to stay, oh, oh, oh...
Ooh...

Ooh...
Winters here to stay, oh, oh, oh...
Winters, ooh.





Aahhh.

Overall Meaning

Yoko Ono's "Is Winter Here To Stay?" is a melancholic song that contemplates the nature of seasons and life's transitions. The opening lines of "oohs" and "aahs" evoke a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, echoing the natural world's unpredictability. The repetition of the central question, "Is winter here to stay?" implies a fear of permanence and a longing for change. The singer's voice trembles as she considers the possibility, and her emotional intensity heightens as she repeats the phrase while adding, "You never know."


The chorus intensifies the song's emotional arc, with Ono crying out "Winters here to stay, oh, oh, oh..." The repetition of the phrase "oh, oh, oh" reflects a sense of resignation and acceptance. The closing "aahhhs" are softer and more plaintive than before, underscoring the song's bittersweet tones. Overall, the song portrays a sense of isolation and longing, perfectly capturing the emotional experiences of living in a long, cold winter.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...aahhh, aahhh...
This line consists of non-lexical vocables (sounds like 'ooh' and 'aah') which are used to express emotions and are not intended to convey any specific meaning.


Aahhh-oohh, oh.
This line also consists of varied sounds used to express different emotions and feelings, rather than convey any specific meaning.


Aahhh...
Similar to the previous lines, this line is also a non-lexical vocable used to express surprise or awe.


Is winter here to stay?
The singer is asking if the winter season is going to last for an extended period or if it's just a temporary change in weather.


You never know,
There is uncertainty about the duration of the winter season, and it's impossible to predict or anticipate how long it will last.


But is winter here to stay?
The singer reiterates her previous question and expresses doubt and uncertainty about the future of the winter season.


Aahhh, aahhh...ooh...
This line consists of more non-lexical vocables, conveying emotions like worry or anxiety.


Aahhh...oh, oh, oh, oh...
The singer continues to express uncertainty and anxiety through varied sounds and vocals.


Winters here to stay, oh, oh, oh...
The singer seems to have reached a conclusion that the winter season is going to last longer than expected, which is causing her to worry.


Ooh...
The singer ends the song with a non-lexical vocable that conveys a mix of emotions like surprise, worry, and fascination.




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Written by: YOKO ONO

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