"White Is In The Winter Night" is the third track and the first promotional single from Irish musician, songwriter and singer Enya's seventh studio album, And Winter Came... (2008), released as a download-only single on November 4, 2008 by Warner Bros. Records, and physical promotional copies were distributed in the US and Europe. Enya performed the song on Live with Regis and Kelly.[1]
Background[]
Quotes About The Song[]
Enya: "I thought it was quite an exciting challenge to try and capture what I’m hoping would be seen as 21st century Christmas carols. And I work very closely with Roma on one of the pieces ‘White is in the winter night’. It’s very descriptive. It’s white is in the winter night, red is in the holly, green is in the mistletoe. And we wanted to be able to feel that everybody would want to join in."
Roma Ryan: "White is in the Winter Night’ is sort of song I personally want to sing and I want to sing it with others."
- And Winter Came... EPK, 2008
Transcribed by enya.sk
"White is in the Winter Night was described by Nicky as "the kind of song you could hear at the Proms with everyone joining in, it has that kind of Christmassy vibe."
- Official press release, Warner Music, 2008[2]
Lyrics[]
Have you seen the mistletoe?
It fills the night with kisses
Have you seen the bright new star?
It fills your heart with wishes
Have you seen the candlelight?
It shines from every window
Have you seen the moon above?
It lights the sky in silver
Green is in the mistletoe
and red is in the holly
silver in the stars above
that shine on everybody
Gold is in the candlelight and
crimson in the embers
White is in the winter night
that everyone remembers
Have you heard the boys all sigh
when all the girls are skating?
Have you heard the sweetheart’s cry
for all this time they’re waiting?
Green is in the mistletoe
and red is in the holly
silver in the stars above
that shine on everybody
Gold is in the candlelight and
crimson in the embers
White is in the winter night
that everyone remembers
Have you seen the children playing? Tiny hands are frozen!
Have you seen them hurry home when suddenly it’s snowing!
Green is in the mistletoe
and red is in the holly
silver in the stars above
that shine on everybody
Gold is in the candlelight and
crimson in the embers
White is in the winter night
that everyone remembers
Have you heard the bells are ringing
ringing out their story?
Have you heard the choir singing?
Glory! Glory! Glory!
Live Performances[]
Venue | Date | Details |
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Live! With Regis and Kelly (USA) | Dec 19, 2008 | Live |
Charts[]
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 8 |