Winter Song
Yoko Ono · Approximately Infinite Universe [2007]
Your body still feels nice and warm to me.
The sun is old, the winter's cold,
The lake is shining like a drop of buddha's tears.
The mountains lie in a distance
Like the future we'd never reach
And I kept my warmth with your body close.
The world must be dead,
We must be the only heads
Ticking on the hillside like a leftover timebomb.
I know you now for what you are,
And my mind still goes through ups and downs with yours.
The moon is clear, the room is bare,
The bed is shining like an old scripture
That's never been opened before
And I keep my warmth with your mind close.
The world must be dead,
We must be the only heads
Ticking in a farmhouse like a forgotten timebomb.
One day we discovered that the clock was not ticking anymore,
And our bodies kept spreading rapidly like a very, very fine tissue
Until it stretched over the whole wide world.
Winter Song - Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono's "Winter Song" appears on her 2007 album Approximately Infinite Universe, marking a significant return to her solo discography after her long partnership with John Lennon. The track exemplifies her signature approach to minimalist and conceptual music, blending spoken word with ambient textures to evoke introspection and emotional resonance. As part of her broader body of work, the recording reflects her commitment to exploring themes of peace, spirituality, and personal reflection through sound. Released in the mid-2000s, the song stands as a testament to her enduring influence on avant-garde and experimental genres, continuing a legacy that bridges political activism with artistic expression. The piece invites listeners to engage with the quiet spaces between notes, characteristic of her unique musical voice.