White Winter Hymnal
Fleet Foxes
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I was following the, I was following the, I was following the, I was following the I was following the, I was following the, I was following the, I was following the I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats With scarves of red tied 'round their throats To keep their little heads from falling in the snow, and I turned 'round and there you go And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red as strawberries in the summertime I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats With scarves of red tied 'round their throats To keep their little heads from falling in the snow, and I turned 'round and there you go And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red as strawberries in the summertime I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats With scarves of red tied 'round their throats To keep their little heads from falling in the snow, and I turned 'round and there you go And Michael, you would fall and turn the white snow red as strawberries in summertime
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Written by: Robin Noel Pecknold
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Song Background"White Winter Hymnal" is a song by American indie folk band Fleet Foxes from their 2008 self-titled debut album.
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Band Line-upAt the time of recording this song, the band consisted of Robin Pecknold, Skyler Skjelset, Casey Wescott, Christian Wargo, and Nicholas Peterson.
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Music StyleThe song is known for its progressive folk influences, unique harmony, and dreamy melody.
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Popular RecognitionThe song was the first single off the album and is considered one of the band’s most popular and recognized songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "White Winter Hymnal" uses claymation to tell a cyclic story, a theme reflected in the song's lyrics.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike many songs, "White Winter Hymnal" doesn't follow the standard verse-chorus structure. Instead, it uses cyclical lines and repetitive melody.
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Use in Popular CultureThe song has been featured in several TV shows and movies, including The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "White Winter Hymnal," including Pentatonix, whose a cappella version received widespread praise.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe meaning of the song's lyrics has been widely debated, with fans proposing theories ranging from a simple winter scene to more melancholy themes of life, death and cyclical nature of time.
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Chart SuccessDespite its unconventional structure, "White Winter Hymnal" was successful in the charts, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Sub Pop and Bella Union record labels.
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Song LengthThe duration of "White Winter Hymnal" is around 2 minutes and 27 seconds long.
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Grammy NominationFleet Foxes received a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album" for their debut album featuring "White Winter Hymnal".
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