Charlie Simpson - Winter Hymns Lyrics






Sands dripping down from our feet
right beneath the pier’s edge where we were first to meet
and I caught you once but you let me down twice
I don’t know how

And there’s a place we would all go to sing
we’d gather round the old town church to hear those bells ring
I’ll never forget those days
when I was worthy of your love

I promise I won’t make a sound
cos I figure you no longer want me around
and I know that the days will pass and soon we’ll be rid of these things
so let soft words be spoken and join in these winter hymns

Crows flying out with old wings
bated breath with lungs that barely have the strength to sing
and I fought you once but you let me win twice
I don’t know why

And there’s a chapter that I keep on trying to read
But the pages stick and crumble where your fingers used to be
I’ll never forget your hands
cos they were always pushing me

I promise I won’t make a sound
cos I figure you no longer want me around
and I know that the days will pass and soon we’ll be rid of these things
so let brave words be spoken and join in these winter hymns

Just let us grow
your patience was lost in the sea
just don’t go
and all this darkness will come
my heart is in stormy weather
and the pain is all I have for now
and I’m homebound





Other Lyrics by Artist

Rand Lyrics

Last Posts

Charlie Simpson Winter Hymns Comments
  1. A.... 1....

    I miss you so much. 210

  2. A.... K....

    This is so damn good even Paul Simon would bow down to it, a modern genius slipping tragically under the radar because most people only know him for being in a commercial pop atrocity.

    A.... K....

    @An Orange A Day Keeps The Scurvy Away , now I'd agree with about Busted since they reformed they're sounding great now and more grown up but in their original inception they seemed like a fake pop-punk boyband and Blink-182 wannabe act which had been desperately manufactured by music moguls and poorly produced in the studio.

  3. N.... M....

    Crying cause your music is beautiful.

  4. M.... M....

    You should write a religious song.. Please!!!!

  5. K.... M....

    3 years flies by and this song still holds a special place in my heart

  6. B.... W....

    is it finished,,,,start it agaian,,be okay. sound.

  7. C.... ....

    The harmony when he sings "winter hymns" is so pretty it hurts.

  8. R.... D....

    This makes me nostalgic

  9. T.... S....

    Love you Charlie Simpson and your meaningful music!!! But I also love mcbusted!!!

  10. C.... S....

    I promise I wooooooooon't maaaaaaake a sound ~

  11. t.... h....

    THORPENESS this year? please please come and do a small gig!

  12. T.... ....

    something about all your songs calms me, I come here on a bad day and they always make me forget about everything for a while and for that i thank you so much

  13. w.... ....

    Hope you don't let Jemma Johnson down in York tonight! I think I like her version better than this one! ;-)

  14. M.... V....

    Love this song 💛

  15. l.... m....

    I listened to him the first time at the ITunes festival and God am I thankful they picked him because his music is heavenly <3

  16. V.... D....

    This is a great song by @Charlie Simpson I will listen to more!!

  17. A.... A....

    dangit, that's a heartbreaker! sweet sweet tune.

  18. S.... F....

    Absolutely wonderful!!!! I travelled from sweden to see charlie live in hydepark last summer, moments of perfection for a true musiclover like me!! Hopin to see him again!

  19. T.... R....

    Keen to see you perform your new/old songs in October :) Much love Charlie!

  20. a.... ....

    Caught you on This Morning today Charlie and have literally been glued to your YouTube channel ever since. In love with this track, can't wait for the new album. :)

    Ps congrats on getting married!!

  21. T.... R....

    *beep* I love this guy,he sings like me after I've been knocked out #mumblewumblestumbledrunk

  22. K.... B....

    Thanks Charlie, I followed you since 2003. You will probably stay one of the best singer, simple & original.   kB

  23. E.... L....

    This is incredible! I could listen to it all day - your voice is so calming. Such a shame all these fake artists get to the top of the charts when there's true talent like this! Keep up everything you're doing :-) x Ellie

  24. M.... B....

    Loving the Nick Drake strings vibe. Beautiful song.

  25. D.... s....

    I have goosebumps... <3

  26. s.... ....

    about time! i've been a massive fan of you since the Busted days and i have to say that your music style has matured alongside me. i have always loved your work and have to say that you are the only remaining Busted member i listen to.

    this song is phenomenal and so soothing, i still listen to young pilgrim as i go to sleep and i know as soon as this comes out it will be the one i listen to for months on end.

    i really appreciate the work you do and i'm ecstatic that you're back and better than ever!

  27. J.... ....

    Exactly what my ears want to hear.

  28. P.... K....

    This is so beautiful Charlie! Want to see you live so badly, come to Cardiff maybe?

  29. H.... S....

    The album will be out on my birthday. Thank you Charlie!

  30. S.... ....

    Charlie I'm from Poland and i knew that you gonna be a great singer someday  since Busted!!!!

  31. N.... C....

    I really enjoyed your show in brighton <3  
    Kayley x

  32. T.... W....

    I doubt you will read this. But I'm going through the biggest break up in my life so far, and your music is helped me so much. Thank you

  33. P.... ....

    Waw! This song is magic! 

  34. M.... T....

    Awesome song, but still, Busted reunion please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The world is still waiting, come on, do the world a favour 

  35. I.... B....

    x me il miglior cantante degli ultimi 20 anni,una voce inimitabile ^_^

  36. M.... ....

    Cannot wait to hear this live tonight in Glasgow!

  37. D.... M....

    It's almost hard to believe that this is the same guy that was in Busted 10 years ago! This is modern folk at its finest!

  38. I.... N....

    Very nicely done. Was sold at the first listen of Young Pilgrim, and haven't been disappointed since :)

  39. N.... B....

    Amazing Charlie! It's a lovely, touching song and I can't wait to hear more! Looking toward to a preview next week in Manchester and got my ticket for the big show in October! Very excited!

  40. L.... E....

    Another absolute gem. Love it xo

  41. S.... Z....

    I think it's in your best interests to come to Australia, and in particular Perth!

  42. B.... M....

    I'm from north Carolina wish they played your songs on the radio over:(

  43. R.... ....

    Really charly? really? this is sheer epicness... So soft, so butter like, really nice song.

  44. S.... ....

    LOVE. This is the kind of thing that makes you seriously consider relocating from Australia to the UK just to attend every single show. 

  45. A.... L....

    can not wait finally young pilgrim can have a rest...beautiful song cant wait to hear the rest

  46. t.... ....

    I never understood why you left Busted until now. This really is music! 

  47. M.... N....

    just wanna ask the UK - how on earth did Gangnam Style and Nicki Minaj get to no.1 and none of Charlie's solo stuff has? Far superior and a true artist. Among my top 5 of all time, and Bon Jovi and Michael Jackson are in there so congrats man. 

    M.... N....

    You realise you can be a Busted/McBusted fan while also being a Charlie Simpson fan?

    M.... N....

    because people like different things. stop worrying what other people enjoy and just enjoy this for you :)

    M.... N....

    +kelsey jane fucki hipster

    M.... N....

    @Slippin' Jimmy the fuck you on about? Just cause i like an artist who hasnt got as any followers as others doesnt mean im a hipster....

    M.... N....

    nope, the fact that your blatently a hioster makes you a hipster. bye, ya god dam fuckin hipster

  48. I.... ....

    How can I possibly revise when there's music like this out in the world? Darn marvellous! 

  49. B.... W....

    Can't stop listening to this sad but beautiful song, wish you were coming to Newcastle in May, maybe next time!

  50. C.... ....

    Cute'n all but I miss you in Fightstar.. 'Loving you could be so easy, loving you could be so great' you left boring music for a reason.

  51. B.... O....

    You seriously have one of the best voices I've ever heard. It's beautiful.

  52. J.... ....

    I love this song so much :)

  53. K.... B....

    VERY excited to see the next installation from you Charlie.  It's been too long!

  54. T.... W....

    Going solo was probably the best thing you ever decided to do :)

  55. S.... E....

    This track sends chills down my spine each time I listen to it! I have seen Charlie live 6 times throughout his career whether that's been in Busted, Fightstar or on his own. He gets better and better! you are incredible man! looking forward to the second album! :-)

  56. W.... P....

    Why is this song reminds me of snowy churches, holly and Christmas time. Hot chocolate and that smell of roast chestnuts.....weird eh!!!!!

  57. J.... M....

    This is such a beautiful song! 🎶

  58. D.... M....

    Been my idol for almost 12 years, the reason I write the music I do, keep up the good work Charlie! =]

  59. M.... C....

    Wow... this is beautiful. Made me tear a little =)

  60. L.... ....

    i had goosebumps listening to this, so beautiful

  61. 1.... ....

    Charlie this is amazing:-)

  62. R.... S....

    No wonder he said NO to McBusted - when he's writing shit like this! ;-))

  63. D.... ....

    GET BACK WITH BUSTED YOU MISSING OUT OPPORTUNITIES

  64. J.... B....

    Can't wait for the new album the last was amazing!

  65. C.... G....

    Very very very good!
    This Is the music I would love to make but I can't find that sound!

  66. D.... M....

    Another awesome classic, we loved your first album and can't wait for number two, bring it ! And tour Spain please !

  67. M.... J....

    Amazing song! I'm so excited to hear the rest of your new album :) 
    XO from Paris!

  68. J.... B....

    This is so good!! Can't wait for the album! Big fan!

  69. N.... L....

     is there an instrumental for Winter Hymns? #CharliePresents 

  70. C.... C....

    Finaly a song that has lyrics that mean something!!! 

  71. B.... T....

    Love this song can't wait for the album to come out xxx

  72. P.... ....

    Ive been dying to see you live but I'm currently living in Spain so it's been hard to time it right, hopefully I'll get to you see you soon! Great singer such an inspiration, much love !! xxxx

  73. M.... J....

    This song is so amazing!

  74. G.... A....

    I just am in complete love with this song!!!<3<3

  75. S.... ....

    I've been waiting for an opportunity to listen to this since last month, now that I've finally gotten around to it, it's made me so syked for May and for the new album! 

  76. S.... L....

    this is beautiful i love the harmonies. 

  77. C.... S....

    I'f I'm honest, its just Please don't let me go' meets cemetery/down down down..... I didn't enjoy it as much as I would of like to of done... 

  78. K.... G....

    Got to be in my top 5 of Charlie Simpson! ❤️ love it! Keep going Charlie! New Album soon?! X

  79. J.... L....

    Been listening to your music since Busted, I must've been around 10 years old then. 21 now and still following your music, from Fightstar to going solo, you have sound that cant be heard anywhere else. Keep it up!

  80. R.... C....

    Absolutely awesome! Can't stop playing this song, it's a hidden gem! Can't wait to hear more, really want to see this played live!

  81. M.... M....

    Fantastic! xD

  82. r.... w....

    Amazing song

  83. r.... w....

    Amazing song

  84. T.... W....

    just marry me.

  85. C.... S....

    Thanks for comments guys! So glad you're enjoying the new song. :) Can't wait to get out on the road in May and start playing it live! :)

    C.... S....

    I would love to see you play in the Netherlands someday! 

    C.... S....

    Wish I could come to a gig but it clashes with my Holiday to Turkey. Sorry dude. Your last tour was immense. cant wait to hear more solo stuff Live! Ive followed u from busted,through Fightstar to now & u continue to amaze me! Love your work! You deserve so much more recognition <3 xxx

    C.... S....

    when are you coming to play in mexico? great music man!!!!! keep on producing such a great songs!!!!!!!

    C.... S....

    Gig was a beast. Got a semi on listebing to long road home for the first time and then you bust out haunted and it was full blown boner alert. Nearly got floored by some dude coz it kept poking it back. Luckily he was a midget which is why it hit is back.

    C.... S....

    @Lee Walpole
     LAD

  86. L.... Y....

    As always, beautiful song and amazing harmonies, Nice one Charlie.

  87. O.... B....

    such a hero

  88. G.... ....

    Wow, not listened to anything by Charlie Simpson or Fightstar in a long time and this is a great one to start my re-listening saga!

  89. K.... E....

    You can hear the passion he conveys in each song

  90. C.... B....

    Can't help but love this song along with all the others. 
    They always give me goosebums and remind me of certain memories, which i love about them. 

    And you also have a great voice! 

  91. L.... J....

    Going solo was without doubt the best thing youve ever done! I think im addicted to all of your songs!! X

  92. J.... R....

    This song is amazing ... This man is the reason I became a musician and I bet everyone here can see why he is an inspiration to me

  93. J.... H....

    Seriously followed charlie from day one, loved everything, fightstar, solo work, cannot wait for the album. Well done dude, an inspiration