Life goes back to sleep, all has to wait
All lies frozen in her hushed embrace
Wintertime whispers softly at my door
Within myself the old traditions flow
From somewhere ancient
I do recall a solemn state where
Everyone would join in songs of solace

I sing for me while lighting candles
I sing because my ancestors are cold
To chance upon long-forgotten things
If through the veil, someone's listening
I sing because this time of year has ghosts

I could sleep until her frost is spent
Dwell until the dawn of spring ascends
Winter hallows echo from long ago
Within myself the old traditions flow
From somewhere ancient
I do recall a solemn state where
Everyone would join in songs of solace

I sing for you while lighting candles
I sing because your presence gives me hope
I'm giving in to festivities
If through the veil, someone's listening
I sing because this time of year has ghosts

I sing for all who still light candles, ooh
I sing for those who have no voice or home
A hearth of songs that could warm us all
If through the veil, someone hears my call
I sing because this time of year has ghosts