Dancing dirt into the snow Lyrics

Lyric discussion by iAMnotTHEone 

Cover art for Dancing dirt into the snow lyrics by Missy Higgins

I agree with LoveThyEnemy, it is a song about someone suffering from a mental illness. The dancing dirt into the snow i think refers to the person being reactive to their problem and not being able to help themselves but rather pushing everyone away and making things worse for themselves. Everyone around them can see the pain and suffering the person is going through but cannot help. The person needs to help themselves by seeking help. Hehe, sounds a bit like i've had someone like that in my life. Sad song, fits so strongly to my experience.