Tori Amos "Winter" Lyrics

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[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

For every child who’s never had a father, this song paints the picture of what it would be like to have one.........

[@quoileternite]

Thank you. I think I already have 1000 pictures in my head. ❤

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@quoileternite I hope they are positive! There's just too much negativity in this world, and finding out that there are fantastic things that a father that you had never known, accomplished, could be overwhelming (in a good way) and the best way to picture him. 😔😞😕☺️😁

[@BoondockBrony]

Or what it will still if they aren't. My dad died on Christmas in '16. This song immediately became more relevant to me and I was already a Tori Amos fan.

[@micheleperkins1956]

Or those who had dads who didn't care...

[@christinabridgeman3859]

A good one. Not all dads are good.

[@ricardodoliveira2905]

I watched as she performed this in 92. My daughter was 5. I lost my daughter in 2016. This song touched something precious. When I play it I feel my daughter and I again caring for each Other. What a special song. The power that music can hold when honesty rules.

[@dannaphys5008]

Heartbreaking yet even more beautiful!

[@RugbyNationTV]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danielkelley7548]

My brother. As a father of a little girl, this just broke my heart. Much love to you and your little angel.

[@Auroosa]

I'm born in '92 and will soon burry my father. Warmth and condolences passed on from my part

[@Auroosa]

(and for those who might be trolling for the sake of it "soon"- it takes time to get funeral service in times of coronavirus)

[@jessicasimunek6904]

This song is hard for me to hear. My Dad suffered a psychotic breakdown .I feel like I lost the man who raised me with love, humor and compassion. It is a strange thing to inwardly mourn the loss of someone who is still alive. For a long time I have sought out relationships trying to find a surrogate father. I have really struggled the last 10 years and I know if my Dad was still in my life, he would have said, "When you gonna make up your mind? When you gonna love you as much as I do?" Wherever you are, Dad- I love you and thank you for everything you did for me as a child and young adult.

[@teresal7890]

💜

[@supportloafism9389]

A child runs with her Father through the drifts of snow outside. Her gloves are too big but she doesn’t feel cold when she’s with him. She runs ahead but trips over a covered branch, falling on her face. She starts to cry. Her Father tells her she’ll have to get up on her own. He doesn’t know how many more winters he can have with her. She gets up and sees that he has tears in his eyes. She doesn’t understand his words; he’ll always be with her, won’t he? Years pass The child turns into a teenager. She meets boys, she goes to middle school, then to high school. But every day when she comes home her family is there. Over winter break they skate together on the iced over lakes and have snowball fights. They build a snowman in a clearing and try to make it taller than it was before. Every year it gets shorter. Her father becomes more and more pale and his hands start shaking. Then one year he is too weak to come out in the cold. She can’t finish the snowman. As the sun comes out she watches it melt into a puddle at her feet. She skates onto the ice, the freezing wind making her cold for the first time. She stares into the deep layers of ice wishing she could find a cure, anything. But all she sees is her own teary reflection. She knows the ice is getting thin. She skates back towards the house, hopping out of her skates just as he had taught her. She sees her mother standing outside, waiting for her. Tears are streaming down her face. The skates drop from her hands. She runs into the house. A doctor is in the room. He won’t meet her eyes. She runs to her father’s side, grabbing his hand. After a moment his hands curl around hers. They’re so cold. “When you gonna make up your mind?” He says. His voice is so soft she can hardly hear him. “When you gonna love you as much as I do?” The song he always sang to her. Her vision blurs and she chokes out, “all the white horses are still in bed” “You know that I’ll always want you near,” “You say that things change, my-” Her voice breaks on the last word. His eyes close. She sits remembering in a rocking chair by the fire. Pictures sit on the shelf; her family, her dreams. She thinks of her father and smiles. It is a happy memory. He would be proud of her. She stares out into the cold winter outside. She’s too old to go out but she enjoys watching it from the inside. She whispers into the night, “never change.”

[@supportloafism9389]

@@DarkMadamX83 thank you! This is the story that came into my head when I heard this song.

[@supportloafism9389]

@@DarkMadamX83 Tysm!! 😊

[@amandasmith9398]

Amazing!!!

[@mfqueenlazarek6571]

Beautifully said

[@zoelynnesmith]

This is truly incredible.

[@jensimondi1227]

Haven't listen to this song in over 20 years, and it made me cry harder now then it did back then. My father asked me (and still does) why I don't value myself. Love myself. Know that I am worth it......and I still haven't figured it out.

[@johnberkley1721]

Your dad sounds like a amazing father, we all want the best for our children , when will we stop worrying about them............ just remember the love you have from your family and every day you'll feel 10 ft tall, keep smiling, keep loving, keep telling the people you love, you love them, fuck everyone else

[@NickNicometi]

Did you figure it out yet?

[@user-kb5fd7ox4n]

favorite song of all time... absolute classic.. so original.. classic.. timeless.. haunting.. beautiful. There is no other like Tori Amos.

[@chiralityraven337]

I used to cry to this song when I was younger and now that my dads gone I cry even more.

[@LynnFarrington]

that is so sad i am so sorry

[@vajolet1]

Me too. And now I cry more than ever for my Mom, too. Because this songs helps my cathartic outburst and for a while I feel better.

[@chainmatrix]

Sincerely happy to you who had a dad in yout life.

[@ravenqrow1443]

Growing up I had a lot of trouble with self-expression. I was shy and withdrawn, unable to explain my thoughts or feelings. But my Father had me listen to this song and it was a start to a huge turning point within me. Every time I listen to this song I always remember the first time I hear it

[@tadparker8429]

I plan to play this for my little girl today. She's almost 11, seeking approval from everywhere outside. I know it's "normal," but it breaks my heart for her. I'm glad you were able to hear it.

[@ernstdombrowski8618]

Good dad

[@reconchris8562]

This song always makes me sad. I don't know why. Even before I could understand the lyrics it made me want to cry. Even at the age of 22, I feel like bawling for literally no reason.

[@johnpage7624]

Tori is an amazing musician, singer, and lyricist. When she is playing, she commands your attention. Straddling a bench, while playing TWO pianos? Phenomenal!

[@123cillitbang]

Quite simply a Goddess.

[@niconegrette]

Reminds me of my grandma that loved me more than anything in the world. I miss and love you grandma and sometimes I need a reminder to love myself now that you are gone

[@coreyterrier3748]

My daughter posted this on her facebook for me. I had forgotten this song so long ago. Brings tears every time I hear it. The love between a father and daughter is endless.

[@silverlining1469]

This song reminds me of my father, who died winter 2011. He always gave good advice like her father did in this beautiful song. A truly amazing song

[@brianhlp30]

Everytime I hear this song, I learn something new.

[@chelinde]

Still after all these years...this song always tears me up!

[@canItouch]

Linda Urton yeah me too, a full 1/4 century after first hearing it! Which illustrates how powerful it is

[@missdee4927]

My favorite Tori Amos song. It is a masterpiece. Gives me goosebumps every time.

[@salmonsalmon22]

I love this song. It's sad, but very beautiful.

[@sandrormestanza7952]

This song is so beautiful that made me cry

[@AJsAdventuresinAsia]

Very touching song, especially if you have a daughter...great lyrics and emotion

[@johnconstantinemarinakiski8128]

This song is epic! Gorgeous, lush and atmospheric. I can see and experience the snowy mountain tops and cliffs so vividly and I have never seen snow in real life! Tori is a genius!

[@EvilTwin123]

Saw Tori in 93 She came out to the backstage door and gifted 10 of us access to her sold out show. I sat in the aisle 20 feet from the stage and was mesmerized by her vocals and her beauty 😍 knowing she's a sweetie for even getting us in.

[@hbryant513]

Just discovered this, Amazing voice and performance

[@markziaja6367]

Just dropped off my younger daughter for her first day at college...waited to share this with her...hope she understands how truly amazing she is...thanks Tori...

[@beautylish1126]

I have many emotions when I listen to this song

[@Timolucas]

I declare this as the official anthem of the winter

[@saratrayford5099]

everything sucks literally got me into tori amos 😂❤️❤️

[@markwilson2300]

i started listening to this song, because Mick Foley from WWE said that this song inspired him before a match. . . I can hear why. Such a good song.

[@lunarin7630]

My father and i are going to dance to this song at my wedding in Oct. One of the best childhood songs i have

[@iloveyoupug]

Listening to this in November 2020 and crying my eyes out. I wish my father were here. Life is so hard...

[@zoelynnesmith]

I never had a father figure but I remember one of my moms boyfriends gave me a Tori Amos cassette when I was maybe 4 or 5 and this song was the one that I found and played over and over again. Eventually I wore out the cassette and later, grew up. But I always come back to this song every now and then and play it on repeat, just thinking about laying on the floor in my bedroom as a child and pretending to hear it for the first time.

[@someoneatemadonuts8515]

I love making myself cry 😭

[@B-rock-braga]

favorite track from Little Earthquakes! me too! see a new meaning each time I listen to it

[@mtntime1]

The way she plays piano. Such a delicate touch, so beautiful. You just know that has to be a woman at the keys. There's many good men pianists, for sure, but none have that delicate touch of Tori. Then that haunting, beautiful voice starts to sing, and it's like nothing else......

[@RetailWarrior]

how could anyone give this a thumbs down...one of the best songs ever, and great job on the video!

[@NeLeeSawn]

Ugh--those must be Justin Beiber fans.

[@theheadphonea-hole4133]

Not as good as the Stones original

[@marshaanthony3656]

I agree

[@DarkMadamX83]

Thank you 😊

[@Backngoth]

This song as grown with me through many stages. It seems to apply to many stages in a person's life. For each person it will be different. Right now for me, I see it as I am up to the stage of seeing a caregiver from my youth slowly passing away and there is nothing I can do it. Reality....

[@superbatfirenze]

this song is just beautiful

[@rbryant100]

My own daughter is going through puberty and her first feelings of independence. This song really makes me emotional.

[@thelancasterkidsrule8706]

My kids dad died when they were 13, 11 and 8. They are now 20, 18 and (tomorrow 16). I sent this to my 18 yr old kid and told him to think of his dad's voice.

[@prettyinnocent123]

this song gives me life

[@roxannemarie7856]

It's summer and i listen to this song on repeat. It's so perfect

[@tristanvaught3161]

Her voice prettiest thing ever

[@bridgeronstad5425]

Classic.. luv u tori!

[@milabenysek6540]

... beautiful song .... so close to human soul .... thank you Tori Amos :-)

[@stacygodbehere4163]

Tori I'm a fan. I meet you after the concert in Nevada! Excellent thanks for being you!

[@andreapatane4204]

I'm going to sing this song from Tori Amos which has been added to my "Winter songs" and "Winter melodies" playlists that I made on Spotify for Round 1⃣of Cafe Quarantine Karaoke IAW the January edition of Birthday Club in January 2023.

[@decomposingdiva]

If you did the artwork - FABULOUS!

[@Silverdrive13]

Mein Vater liegt mit a. Leukämie im Krankenhaus und dieses Lied trägt mich gerade in meinen Gefühlen...

[@sherryanng19]

for anyone who likes the song watch Michelle kwan skate to it at the 98 world championships

[@pariahmouse7794]

That was the first time I heard this! I didn't even know who she was at the time (I was late to the good music party, haha. APC was my gateway, first to TOOL, and then to everything else worth listening to...) Anyway. I cried hearing it then, and vowed to figure out who did the song.( This was before Google, so it wasn't as easy as all that.) It was a few years later before I discovered it was Tori. And it can still make me cry, haha...

[@NeLeeSawn]

She used it to full effect.

[@Vffjjz]

a truly great song this is.

[@Tstorm731]

My sister learned to play this song for my dad. She wanted him to see her love for him in the form of this song because she was too proud to show her love and thanks in the open air. To her, such love was relegated to the pervert and the exhibitionist. My father had already felt betrayed by her constant disrespect and criticism and he couldn’t even hear the love. She couldn’t see his love either. Two stubborn fools who needed each other and refused love because it didn’t suit them perfectly in the form of their expression. If you’re reading this, try not to do that.

[@TROller-zc5ir]

changed my life in a positive way, thanks for that

[@jackiefilakosky669]

Beautiful Song!

[@richardsperoni2708]

I’ve always loved this song. When I hear it now I fondly remember my own father.

[@boyclassic6225]

amazingly beautiful song!

[@blackarrow9072]

Sheer beauty.

[@arzokw.8375]

so beautiful reminds me oft a wonderful time with my besteht friends in the past ❤😿

[@petemcardlejr1594]

BANG BANG!!

[@BrendonHolden]

Absolutely Wonderful, you sparkle!

[@milabenysek6540]

Beautiful song .... though rather sad :-)

[@lancesrmurrell5817]

I'm here cause of Mick Foley

[@irishhawkgirl292]

I lost my father 3 months before I married my first husband. It snowed 8 inches that day. We couldn't have that father -daughter dance. So, I had this played in place of.

[@DarkMadamX83]

@@irishhawkgirl292 🩷 I bet it was hard keeping it together, but I can understand why you played it. My condolences.

[@cooljamenjoylife5302]

Very emotional song,,,, love it!!!

[@edwardfetner2513]

I heard Mick Foley always listened to this song alone in the locker room before a match to get him in the right headspace

[@gettimabodybag6213]

Absolutely phenomenal song

[@mirandaeaton5401]

I love you dad 💟

[@nickcoleman1891]

Mankind brought me here

[@luciapetrich4854]

the best song ever made omg!!!!!

[@gmanhirt8818]

tough life lessons here

[@1111starseed]

i cryed lisening to this i miss my father so much

[@rachelwachtman2506]

Bang Bang! Cactus Jack loves this song

[@unklekrappy]

I always told my late wife that this reminded me of how she described her relationship with her dad. "You say that things change, my dear."

[@alexfernandohuenten1374]

Idole

[@LovelyDay11]

I can see now where she was influenced by Kate Bush. Beautiful song.

[@zaara1453]

I did your Song in my Dance studio For a nursring HOME!!!!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!! and *tears* :")

[@zaara1453]

tev ran I LOVE YOUZ TORY AMOS

[@zaara1453]

tev ran YOU*

[@danielletolkamp2992]

Love this song

[@Skylian2400]

I wish I had my father here... but he’s not dead. My father has been taking away from me! My father is across the WORLD in a prison and there’s NOTHING I can do to see him now! It hurts so badly! I mean... if he were dead he’d be with me all the time. But... like this? I can’t see him! It’s been YEARS now! I need my dad! 😭😭

[@Timolucas]

Together with "Kate Bush - December will be.." the ultimate Christmas track

[@sarahthomas9812]

I can always recognize your videos 😍

[@gennaropinto7447]

straordinaria

[@Magsamooo123]

dude my mom loves tori and I guess it runs in the family love her always im crying

[@Timolucas]

just came directly from 'Winter' from Janis Ian and before that from 'December will be..' from Kate Bush, to get in the mood for December

[@johncallahan3875]

Hug me tight and don't forget about me in my life is good for the next time we have a great day

[@gyrfguyeggtigerhv6277]

So we're playing this song in our marching show and it's so pretty

[@williansbarbosa5232]

Me surpreendi.

[@anthonycampos8057]

Mick Foley

[@kerridalchow1976]

who did the drawings, I love them

[@flungingpictures]

@CBC Radio @Early Edition @Stephen Quinn showed me the way here.

[@tomjetblade6411]

there's nothing wrong with womenkind and mankind sometimes it's a bitch sometimes it's a jerk respect this fact and enjoy for example this beautiful track with different kinds of magic and timings by changing more and less notes together inspired by different influences of music worldwide

[@sarifahinaminam6244]

💕💕💕💕💕👍👍👍

[@tanathepigeonxo6236]

💗❄

[@mauriziorc6380]

The Bolero of Generation X

[@cdbig9er]

beautiful. .. just wish the print wasn't so difficult to read.

[@andrewforster9665]

Rachel and Leah You were stolen from me That is the truth I love and miss you. Dad

[@unfunnyskittoz5393]

Here from mick foley

[@Timolucas]

what is the meaning of the lyrics? Between the lines it sounds dramatic to me whithout being able to explain why

[@DarkMadamX83]

I think it's pretty obvious what she is conveying, pertaining to her personal life, as much of her music did. A story between a father and daughter at different stages in her life. The natural evolution of his daughter from little girl to ushering in womanhood, that he has to let go of, and maybe even his death. She is experiencing the same sorrow herself for the time she will never have with her dad. They are talking to each other about this, but probably only one in Tori's mind.

[@deniseregalado5914]

How do you love me?

[@NeLeeSawn]

Winterly bliss?

[@mekamekaella]

I forgot my mittens...😅

[@sarahdearman7784]

i just cant workout what it means?????????????

[@silverlining1469]

sarah dearman I think it means that she is growing from a child and will soon be a woman. Her dad wants her to to have confidence she hasn't yet got. He loves her very much and he wants her to love herself like he does. I think it's to do with growth and confidence and love

[@LT-et5rr]

And loss too.

[@chainmatrix]

To really appreciate her talent and this song, watch this live. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYjQdoeujLJjnpI