Wintersong
Lake is frozen over
Trees are white with snow
And all around
Reminders of you
Are everywhere I go
It’s late and morning’s in no hurry
But sleep won’t set me free
I lie awake and try to recall
How your body felt beside me
When silence gets too hard to handle
And the night too long
And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love and happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by
Oh I miss you now, my love
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, my love
Sense of joy fills the air
And I daydream and I stare
Up at the tree and I see
Your star up there
And this is how I see you
In the snow on Christmas morning
Love and happiness surround you
As you throw your arms up to the sky
I keep this moment by and by
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol Wintersong
“Wintersong” is a song recorded by Sarah McLachlan and serves as the title track of her 2006 holiday album. The song reflects McLachlan’s signature style of emotional songwriting and gentle, atmospheric performances.
The song creates a peaceful winter setting and explores themes of love, memory and reflection. Rather than focusing on traditional Christmas symbols, it captures the emotions associated with the colder season and the quiet moments that often come with winter.
Sarah McLachlan’s soft and expressive vocals give the song a calm and intimate atmosphere. Its connection to Christmas comes from its winter imagery and inclusion in her holiday music collection. “Wintersong” represents the reflective side of seasonal music, where emotions, memories and the beauty of winter are central.
