Winter

Tori Amos

About Winter

"Winter" is a song by American singer-songwriter and musician Tori Amos, first released in 1992. The song was written about Amos' relationship with her father, who is a minister. "Winter" was Amos' first single to reach the top 40 in any country, peaking at #25 in the UK in March 1992.


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Snow can wait
I forgot my mittens
Wipe my nose
Get my new boots on
I get a little warm in my heart
When I think of winter
I put my hand in my father's glove
I run off
Where the drifts get deeper
Sleeping beauty trips me with a frown
I hear a voice
"Your must learn to stand up for yourself
'Cause I can't always be around"
He says
When you gonna make up your mind
When you gonna love you as much as I do
When you gonna make up your mind
'Cause things are gonna change so fast
All the white horses are still in bed
I tell you that I'll always want you near
You say that things change my dear

Boys get discovered as winter melts
Flowers competing for the sun
Years go by and I'm here still waiting 
Withering where some snowman was
Mirror mirror where's the crystal palace
But I only can see myself
Skating around the truth who I am
But I know dad the ice is getting thin

When you gonna make up your mind
When you gonna love you as much as I do
When you gonna make up your mind
'Cause things are gonna change so fast
All the white horses are still in bed
I tell you that I'll always want you near
You say that things change my dear

Hair is grey
And the fires are burning
So many dreams
On the shelf
You say I wanted you to be proud of me
I always wanted that myself

He says
When you gonna make up your mind
When you gonna love you as much as I do
When you gonna make up your mind
'Cause things are gonna change so fast
All the white horses have gone ahead
I tell you that I'll always want you near
You say that things change
My dear

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Tori Amos

Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. She is a classically trained musician and possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Amos originally served as the lead singer of 1980s synthpop group Y Kant Tori Read, and as a solo artist was at the forefront of a number of female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s. She was also noteworthy early in her solo career as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument. Some of her charting singles include "Crucify", "Silent All These Years", "God", "Cornflake Girl", "Caught a Lite Sneeze", "Professional Widow", "Spark", "1000 Oceans", and "A Sorta Fairytale", her most commercially successful single in the U.S. to date. more »

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Written by: Tori Amos

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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16 facts about this song

Genre classification
"Winter" is a song from the genre alternative rock, baroque pop, piano rock, and art pop.
Album Information
This song is a part of the album "Little Earthquakes" which was the debut solo album of American singer-songwriter Tori Amos.
Release Year
"Winter" was released in the year 1992.
Chart Performance
The song secured the 25th position in the UK Singles Chart and reached number 6 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100.
Meaning
The song is about the relationship between Amos and her father. It addresses the process of growing up and losing innocence.
Music Video
The video for "Winter" was shot in the English countryside and portrays Amos walking through a snowy landscape.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered the song, including Damien Rice and Neva Dinova.
Cultural References
The song has been referenced in popular culture including television series such as Roswell and Dancing with the Stars.
Critical Reception
Critics have given high praise to the song, often citing the lyrics and performance as emotionally resonant and exemplary of Amos’s songwriting abilities.
Songwriting
The song is co-written by Tori Amos and Eric Rosse.
Live performances
"Winter" is a staple in Amos' live performances and has been played on almost all of her tours.
Length
The track extends for a duration of 5 minutes and 40 seconds on the album.
Instrumental Emphasis
The song is centered around the piano, an instrument Amos has been playing since she was a young child.
Grammy Nomination
“Winter” was nominated for the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards.
Awards
The song was honored as the Single of the Week in the UK Press.
Use in Media
“Winter” has been used on various soundtracks, including the 2006 movie "Manufacturing Dissent."

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