Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · No More Shall We Part [2001]
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!
Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow
Fifteen Feet Of Pure White Snow stands as a haunting centerpiece on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' 2001 album, No More Shall We Part. The track exemplifies the band's shift toward a more introspective and melancholic sound during this era, moving away from the gothic rock intensity of their earlier work. Cave's distinctive baritone delivers a narrative steeped in winter imagery and emotional desolation, characteristic of his songwriting prowess. The recording features the group's signature blend of atmospheric instrumentation and sparse percussion, creating a somber soundscape that allows the lyrical themes to resonate deeply. As part of a critically acclaimed discography, this song highlights Cave's ability to craft vivid, cinematic stories within a concise musical framework, solidifying the album's reputation as a mature and cohesive artistic statement.

