Lyrics
Winds are turning
The direction of the winds is changing.
Everyone is out in town
People are active and present in the town.
It's just today the play gets going
Today marks the beginning of the play or event.
We're cozy by the fire
We are comfortable and warm near the fire.
My mind is climbing
My thoughts or consciousness are rising or intensifying.
So please don't tell me no
Request not to deny or reject something.
You play with fire
Engaging in risky behavior or actions.
And burn your hand in snow
Consequences of playing with danger, experiencing a contradiction like burning your hand in snow.
Slip away from the crowd so gently
Quietly and smoothly moving away from the crowd.
You sleep all smooth and easy
Describing a peaceful and comfortable sleep.
My head is turning
Feeling dizzy or disoriented.
It's almost time to go
It's nearly time to leave or move on.
No one knows
An uncertain or undisclosed situation.
And no one cares what we're doing
Others are not aware or concerned about our actions.
Over here
Indicating a specific location or situation.
No one knows
Similar to line 14, emphasizing lack of awareness or concern.
And no one cares what we've got to say
No one cares about our opinions or thoughts.
Anyway
Regardless of the situation.
Winds are turning
Repetition of line 1 for emphasis.
Everyone is out in town
Reiteration of people being active in the town.
It's just today the play gets going
Repetition of line 3 for emphasis.
We're cozy by the fire
Repetition of being comfortable near the fire.
My mind is climbing
Repetition of line 5 for emphasis.
So please don't tell me no
Reiteration of not wanting to be denied or rejected.
You play with fire
Reiteration of the risks involved in certain actions.
And burn your hand in snow
Repetition of consequences, emphasizing contradiction.
Slip away from the crowd so gently
Reiteration of quietly moving away from the crowd.
You sleep all smooth and easy
Repetition of peaceful and easy sleep.
My head is turning
Repetition of feeling disoriented or dizzy.
It's almost time to go
Reiteration that it's almost time to leave or move on.
No one knows
Repetition of an uncertain or undisclosed situation.
And no one cares what we're doing
Reiteration that others are not aware or concerned about actions.
Over here
Repetition of indicating a specific location or situation.
No one knows
Reiteration of lack of awareness or concern about opinions or thoughts.
And no one cares what we've got to say
Repetition of regardless of the situation.
Anyway
Final emphasis on the idea of moving on or leaving, regardless of external factors.
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