Winter Is Coming

Radical Face's 'Winter Is Coming' is a hauntingly beautiful song that uses the metaphor of winter to explore themes of inevitability, regret, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of winter as an almost sentient force, creeping up and taking over, symbolizing an unavoidable change or hardship. The personification of winter with 'eyes like anvils and storms for lungs' adds a menacing quality, suggesting that this change is both powerful and destructive.

The song contrasts winter with summer, which is depicted as a source of warmth and light, hidden away in the basement. This juxtaposition highlights the struggle to hold onto fleeting moments of happiness and warmth in the face of overwhelming adversity. The lines 'Don't you let it out, don't you let it out / Just make sure he's always around' suggest a desperate attempt to preserve these moments, even as the inevitability of winter looms large.

As the song progresses, the narrative shifts to a more personal reflection on past mistakes and regrets. The imagery of 'our house is covered in ice' and 'our breath falls from our mouths like tiny rainclouds' evokes a sense of desolation and coldness, both literal and emotional. The repeated acknowledgment of 'You were right' at the end of the song underscores a sense of resignation and acceptance of past errors. The song ultimately conveys a poignant message about the futility of wishing things were different and the necessity of moving forward, even when faced with insurmountable challenges.