![]() There’s not a ton of complexity behind these lyrics to give them deeper meaning, but there’s beauty in that. This song is a cute way to get excited over all the fun things the winter season brings, so if you love this time of year, you’ll love the way she gets excited about these seasonal activities. The problem? It’s 100 degrees where Ariana is, so she and her boyfriend have to visualize they’re somewhere cold. This song is about doing all those “winter things” with someone you love – like ice skating, curling up together by the fire, and living your best life. December is a time of reflection, but it’s also a time to appreciate the little moments for you may eventually realize they were the big ones. Even when things are going well, you never know what the next year is going to bring. Truthfully, this song reminds me of something my dad said a while ago, which was “I wish you could see your life a year from now.” I’ve thought about it a lot since he died and how true it is. After visiting his friend in the hospital, Duritz started to reflect on the bad things that happened this year while remaining hopeful that good things were heading his way. Lead singer Adam Duritz wrote this song as a way to try and see things from a glass-half-full perspective, which was out of his comfort zone. “And it’s been a long December and there’s reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last.” A Long December by the Counting CrowsĪ Long December by the Counting Crows is about reflecting on what’s to come in the coming year and trying to think positively about it, though the future remains unwritten: It’s one of my favorite songs on this list because of this. Hazy Shade of Winter reflects on the reality that what’s done is done, and what’s gone is gone and we have to learn to be okay with that. Isn’t that the truth? Many people may not realize that Hazy Shade of Winter was originally written by Simon and Garfunkel, more specifically by Paul Simon while he was visiting London. “Bound to be a better ride than what you’ve got planned.” ![]() Not every change is good, just as not every change is bad: ![]() It’s the last month of the year, so we get to look back at who we met, how we grew, and what changes we made that will set the stage for the coming year. “Time, time, time, see what’s become of me.”Īs I mentioned a little bit in the opening paragraph, it’s normal for us to reflect during the winter season because it operates as a rearview mirror of our life. This song is really a testament to the reflection of life, and more specifically, how did we get here…and are we happy with it? In it, Susanna Hoffs (co-founder of the Bangles) reflects on the closing of another chapter: Hazy Shade of Winter by The Bangles (cover version) Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! by Frank Sinatra.California Dreamin' by the Mamas and the Papas.Hazy Shade of Winter by The Bangles (cover version).
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