☝️ Key Points
- Describes an idyllic winter landscape where sleigh bells ring and the snow glistens
- It is about the childlike joy and creativity that winter can bring with building snowmen
- Expresses hope and determination to fearlessly face life's challenges
- Emphasizes the excitement and pleasure that the first snow of the year brings
- Celebrates the joys of winter and the magic of the Christmas season
Interpretation
The song 'Winter Wonderland' by
Leona Lewis is a reinterpretation of a classic Christmas song. It describes the joys and beauties of winter and the Christmas season.
The lyrics 'Sleighbells ring, are you list′nin? In the lane snow is glist'nin' describe an idyllic winter landscape, where sleigh bells are ringing and snow is glistening in the lane. It paints a picture of happiness and contentment in this winter wonderland ('We're happy tonight Walkin' in a winter wonderland').
The verses 'In the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is Parson Brown' and 'In the meadow we can build a snowman And pretend that he's a circus clown' talk about the childlike joy and creativity that winter can bring by building a snowman and pretending he is different characters.
'Later on we'll conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid The plans that we made Walkin' in a winter wonderland' is an expression of hope and determination to fearlessly face the challenges of life while enjoying the warmth and comfort of the fire.
'When it snows ain't it thrillin'?' emphasizes the excitement and pleasure that the first snow of the year brings. It also shows a playful side of winter, where one frolics and plays the Eskimo way ('We'll frolic and play The Eskimo way').
Overall, 'Winter Wonderland' is a song that celebrates the joys of winter and the magic of the Christmas season.