Wintertime Blues
Battling Wintertime Blues: A Song of Seasonal Struggle
Lyrics
I've been too long with my nose in a book
I've been too preoccupied reading, possibly neglecting other things.
I hope you sing just as good as you look
Expressing hope that someone's singing matches their attractive appearance.
Come on over baby, I got a song for you
An invitation for someone to come over as there's a song prepared for them.
A little jump of something I call wintertime blues
Referring to a lively, spirited song to combat the feelings associated with wintertime.
I wanna hear those mockingbird wings
Desire to listen to the sounds of nature, like a mockingbird's wings.
I want gravy on everything
Expression of wanting plenty or abundance, using "gravy on everything" metaphorically.
Lovin' in the kitchen, what have we got to lose
Enjoying intimacy and affectionate moments, suggesting taking risks is worth it.
Just a nasty case of these ol' wintertime blues
Describing a difficult or unpleasant emotional state experienced during wintertime.
Cold as snot with a big frozen smile
Feeling extremely cold but pretending to be fine.
Ain't foolin' nobody after a while
Trying to hide true emotions or feelings, which becomes evident over time.
Time to let the cat out, I've got a real short fuse
Feeling impatient or frustrated and wanting to express oneself.
I'm just about to blow up these ol' wintertime blues, blow a while
On the brink of releasing or venting pent-up emotions related to wintertime hardships.
There's no spring
Emphasizing the absence of a hopeful or vibrant season, like spring.
There was never any spring
Reiterating the absence of springtime.
Spring's a long gone thing
Stating that spring is something of the past, it's no longer present.
There won't ever be a spring no more
Asserting the belief that spring won't return in the future.
At least that's the way it feels when your
Describing the harsh reality of wintertime's effects on the body.
Skin is cracked and peeled and you've been livin' under
Physical discomfort due to dry, chapped skin from the cold.
Sixty pounds of blanket and the snow's drifting up to your window
Painting a picture of extreme cold conditions and discomfort.
And you're out of firewood and the wolf is howling at your door
Feeling isolated or lacking resources in a harsh winter environment.
Three hours of day light and all of them gray
Describing the short daylight hours and bleak, overcast weather.
The suicide prevention group has all run away
Humorous mention of a group disbanding due to feeling helpless in preventing depression or despair.
I'm runnin' out of groceries, I ain't got no rubber shoes
Running out of essential supplies, experiencing a lack of preparedness.
Bring the bacon baby, I got the wintertime blues
Asking for support or essentials to cope with wintertime difficulties.
I could cut a hole in the floor
Fantasizing about unconventional ways to survive or procure necessities.
Catch you a fish by a quarter to four
Suggesting resourcefulness despite being in a difficult situation.
But I'm stuck up this mountain where I got a bird's eye view
Feeling trapped in a situation, wanting a different perspective.
Of couple more months of these ol' wintertime blues
Expressing a sense of being stuck in wintertime conditions for more time.
And it's a one, two, my lips are turning blue
Describing the physical effects of extreme cold on the lips.
Come on over baby what have we got to lose
Encouraging someone to take a risk and visit despite the odds.
Just a nasty case of these ol' wintertime blues
Repeating the challenging emotional state associated with wintertime.
And it's three, four, I'm stiff as Al Gore
Humorous analogy of stiffness, referring to being as stiff as the politician Al Gore.
Come on over baby what have we got to lose
Encouraging someone to come over despite feeling stiff or uncomfortable.
Just a nasty case of these ol' wintertime blues
Reiteration of the emotional hardship experienced during wintertime.
Well, it's the same old drill
Referring to the repetitive nature of dealing with wintertime issues, like Groundhog Day for Punxsutawney Phil.
For Punxsutawney Phil
Similarity in experiences between the singer and Punxsutawney Phil, a reference to Groundhog Day.
If he sees his own shadow
A playful threat indicating frustration or desperation if the situation doesn't change.
I'm shootin' to kill
Expressing extreme frustration or desperation due to wintertime difficulties.
Come on over baby, I stand accused
Asking someone to come over, possibly seeking support or companionship.
There's a man going crazy up here
Highlighting the singer's mental state affected by the wintertime hardships.
With the wintertime blues
Expressing the overwhelming emotional distress caused by the wintertime conditions.
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