Yesterday, I happened upon a song that spoke to me so powerfully that I have listened to it again and again. I was just looking for the lyrics to Sarah McLachlan’s “Wintersong” (a favorite of mine) and happened upon “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson, both of whom I have become very fond of in recent months through the beauty of Pandora and Spotify.
This song, like so many others that have become companions in this awful grief, is both haunting and uplifting, mournful and hopeful. And for that, I love it and am grateful for it, because I need both so much, especially during this season.
It is among the most beautiful songs I think I’ve heard. Another love song for my precious girl.
*Sorry for the ad at the beginning, but the video itself is rather lovely.
Winter Song
bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
bum bum bum bum bum bum
bum bum bum bum bum bum
This is my winter song to you.
The storm is coming soon,This is my winter song to you.
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 we’re 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.
bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
bum bum bum bum bum bumbum bum bum bum bum bum
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 soonit rolls in from the sea.
My love a beacon in the night.
My words will be your lightMy love a beacon in the night.
to carry you to me.
Is love alive?
Mandy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful song. It seems familiar but I'm not sure I have heard it before. The winter is definitely my most precious David time, and this song exemplifies the quietness and peacefulness that winter can bring in grief. Thank you so much for sharing it; it will be on repeat in my life as well.
Much love,
Amanda/metinperu
This song came up on my Pandora Christmas playlist the other day and I was mesmerized, but I was driving and didn't look to see who it was. Thanks for posting, now I know. What a beautiful and powerful song.
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