Windscreen wipers never gonna stop
Never stop wiping all the snow from the top of our car
A car that has traveled so far from our homes
It's never good to feel alone

But we've got what we've got
It's friends that we've got in a car
A car that has traveled so far from our homes
It never feels good to be alone

You're in the headlights
Skidding out into the road
Like a deer
Scared and covered in snow

You're in the headlights
Skidding out into the road
Like a deer
Scared and covered in snow

Flakes, they fall on boxes and tins and cans
The tins and the cans that fall from bins and hands
And our hands we hold in such a hurry in a world

That doesn't seem to care about
Themselves or each other
Or themselves or each other
Or sisters or mothers
Or themselves or each other
Or architects or brothers
Or themselves or each other
Or astronauts or fathers
Or themselves or each other
Or themselves so

Kiss me here
Beneath the street lights
In a lay-by
All covered in snow

Yeah, kiss me here
Beneath the street lights
In a lay-by
All covered in snow for now

You and I, we've always been crows
Hiding black wings beneath the snow
You and I, we've always been crows
Hiding yellow feet beneath the snow

You're in the headlights, darling Oh!
And you're flying out over the road, no, no
And you're covered in snow
You're in the headlights darling now
You're flying out over the road
And you're covered in snow


Lyrics submitted by toadtws

Crows in Snow song meanings
Add Your Thoughts

2 Comments

sort form View by:
  • 0
    My Interpretation

    I don't really think that there is "one" correct interpretation of this gem of a song. All I know for sure is the impact of the verse that says "...in a world that doesn't care about themselves..." That whole verse repeating "or themselves" is extremely important to me because it talks about how important it is to the songwriter that the world does not care about themselves along with everyone else. It is an interesting view on how most people put the world in a selfish light in their songs. Passenger instead focuses on how people don't care about themselves, a complete contradiction to most writers. It's really beautiful and allows the listener to reflect on themselves and the things that they do that can be perceived as "not caring about themselves." Beautiful.

    BrokenDiamondon December 31, 2016   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!

More Featured Meanings

Album art
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
Album art
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve. The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future. Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere" The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Album art
Holiday
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday". I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Album art
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example: "'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Album art
Page
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.