Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow
Nick Cave · Other Songs - Nick Cave
She's long gone
Where is Mary?
She's taken her along
But they haven't put their mittens on
And there's fifteen feet of pure white snow?
Where is Michael?
Where is Mark?
Where is Mathew
Now it's getting dark?
Where is John? They are all out back
Under fifteen feet of pure white snow
Would you please put down that telephone
We're under fifteen feet of pure white snow
I waved to my neighbour
My neighbour waved to me
But my neighbour
Is my enemy
I kept waving my arms
Till I could not see
Under fifteen feet of pure white snow
Is anybody
Out there please?
It's too quiet in here
And I'm beginning to freeze
I've got icicles hanging
From my knees
Under fifteen feet of pure white snow
Is there anybody here who feels this low?
Under fifteen feet of pure white snow
Raise your hands up to the sky
Raise your hands up to the sky
Raise your hands up to the sky
Is it any wonder?
Oh my Lord Oh my Lord
Oh my Lord Oh my Lord
Doctor, Doctor
I'm going mad
This is the worst day
I've ever had
I can't remember
Ever feeling this bad
Under fifteen feet of pure white snow
Where's my nurse
I need some healing
I've been paralysed
By a lack of feeling
I can't even find
Anything worth stealing
Under fifteen feet of pure white snow
Is there anyone else here who doesn't know?
We're under fifteen feet of pure white snow
Raise your hands up to the sky
Raise your hands up to the sky
Raise your hands up to the sky
Is it any wonder?
Oh my Lord Oh my Lord
Oh my Lord Oh my Lord
Save Yourself! Help Yourself!
Save Yourself! Help Yourself!
Save Yourself! Help Yourself!
Save Yourself! Help Yourself!
About Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow
Nick Cave's "Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow" stands as a haunting centerpiece in his discography, exemplifying the brooding, atmospheric quality that defines his solo work. Recorded during a period where Cave explored darker, more introspective themes, the track features his signature vocal delivery layered over a sparse, evocative arrangement that builds tension without resolution. The song reflects the artist's deep engagement with themes of isolation and existential dread, characteristic of his broader body of work from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Musically, the recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic often found in Cave's live and studio sessions, prioritizing emotional resonance over technical perfection. It serves as a testament to his ability to craft narratives through sound alone, utilizing minimal instrumentation to create a sense of vast, cold space. The piece remains a notable example of Cave's contribution to alternative rock and gothic folk, influencing countless artists who seek to blend lyrical depth with sonic minimalism.