Song For A Winter's Night
Sarah McLachlan · Rarities B-Sides And Other Stuff
The snow is softly fallin'
The air is still within the silence of my room
I hear your voice softly callin'
If I could only have you near
To breathe a sigh or two
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
Upon this winters night with you
The smoke is rising in the shadows overhead
My glass is almost empty
I read again between the lines upon each page
The words of love you sent me
If I could know within my heart
That you were lonely too
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
Upon this winters night with you
The fire is dying now, my lamp is growing dim
The shades of night are liftin'
The mornin' light steals across my window pane
Where webs of snow are driftin'
If I could only have you near
To breathe a sigh or two
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love
Upon this winters night with you
And to be once again with you .
Song For A Winter's Night
Sarah McLachlan's 'Song For A Winter's Night' captures the quiet melancholy often found in her discography. Released as part of her extensive collection of rarities and B-sides, the track showcases her signature emotive vocal style and intricate acoustic arrangements. McLachlan has long been celebrated for her ability to convey deep introspection through delicate instrumentation, a trait that defines much of her work across multiple decades. This recording fits seamlessly within her broader catalogue of alternative and adult contemporary music, reflecting the atmospheric textures that have made her a staple in the genre. While perhaps less ubiquitous than her major chart singles, the song remains a cherished example of her nuanced songwriting and production sensibilities, offering listeners a moment of reflective calm amidst her expansive body of work.