Bing Crosby - Winter Wonderland Lyrics
Lyrics
Bing Crosby
Written by: Dick Smith/Felix Bernard 1934
Sleigh bells ring
Are you listenin'
In the lane
Snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
We're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song
As we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man
But you can do the job
When you're in town
Later on
We'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we've made
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Sleigh bell ring are ya listen'
In the lane snow is glissing
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight,
walkin' in the winter wonderland.
Gone away is the blue bird,
Here to stay is the new bird
He sings a love song
As we go along
Walkin' in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman
Yes, until the other kidies knock him down.
Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire,
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walkin' in a winter wonderland.
Walkin' in a winter wonderland.
Video
Bing Crosby - Winter Wonderland (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
While Bing Crosby's rendition of "Winter Wonderland" was officially released as a video in 2020, the song itself, penned by Dick Smith and Felix Bernard in 1934, predates this modern presentation. The essence of "Winter Wonderland" lies in its evocative portrayal of a joyous, idealized winter scene, a stark contrast to the often harsh realities of the season. The lyrics paint a picture of simple pleasures: the ringing of sleigh bells, the glistening snow, and the shared warmth of companionship by a fire. This imagery of shared activity and hopeful anticipation for the future, particularly the idea of "facing unafraid the plans that we've made," can be viewed through a lens of faith. The removal of the "bluebird," a common symbol of happiness, and its replacement with a "new bird singing a love song" suggests a shift towards a deeper, perhaps more enduring form of joy. This can be likened to the transformation experienced through faith, where old worries and sorrows are replaced by a newfound peace and purpose. The act of building a snowman and engaging in playful imagination, while seemingly innocent, mirrors the human capacity for creativity and the desire to find meaning even in transient things. Ultimately, "Winter Wonderland," through its depiction of shared joy and future hope, encourages us to appreciate the beauty in our present circumstances and to face what lies ahead with a spirit of optimism, much like the faithful who are called to live with hope and to find contentment in God's provision. The song’s celebration of togetherness and the anticipation of future plans resonate with the biblical emphasis on community and the pursuit of a life lived with purpose and love, as reflected in verses like John 13:34, which speaks of loving one another as Christ loved us.