Winter Birds Lyrics

Lyric discussion by mantasticbowie 

Cover art for Winter Birds lyrics by Ray LaMontagne

Actually, the song seems to be less about a relationship and more about coping with the changes that time brings with it. I mean, almost every stanza has something that transforms with the seasons and the whole point of the chorus I think, is to say that you should love every moment of the changes.

To me, it describes his awareness of the changes that time brings, and how that heightens his appreciation for the love he has now. Treasure the moment, before it passes you by.