Lyric discussion by steephyn 

Cover art for Snow lyrics by Emilíana Torrini

dustybreeze, yep, it's seems pretty clear now that she's saying "before I died". She "died" when he died. It does make more sense. Well, time marches on, and she has a new album out released several days ago. I think Emiliana is moved on! However, I will love Snow for many many years... since I--as many do--still morn for an intimate lose.