In The Bleak Midwinter
Indigo Girls · Holly Happy Days [2010]
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter, long ago
Angels and archangels may have gathered there
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air
But His mother only, in her maiden bliss
Worshiped the beloved with a kiss
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise man, I would do my part
What I can, I give Him, give my heart
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise man, I would do my part
What I can, I give Him, give my heart
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter, long ago
Angels and archangels may have gathered there
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air
But His mother only, in her maiden bliss
Worshiped the beloved with a kiss
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise man, I would do my part
What I can, I give Him, give my heart
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise man, I would do my part
What I can, I give Him, give my heart
In The Bleak Midwinter
Indigo Girls' "In The Bleak Midwinter" appears on their 2010 album Holly Happy Days, marking a significant departure from their signature folk-rock sound. The track reimagines the classic Christmas carol with a stripped-down, acoustic arrangement that emphasizes the group's characteristic vocal harmonies and introspective lyricism. By selecting this traditional song, the duo demonstrated their versatility, blending holiday themes with their usual contemplative tone. The recording stands as a testament to their ability to reinterpret well-known material while maintaining their distinct artistic identity within the indie folk genre.