Janis Ian - In The Winter Lyrics

"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation."
Henry David Thoreau.

If this isn't the very description of "toxic loneliness", I don't know what is... This isn't a bad song at all, it's beautiful; but, it shows the desperation we put ourselves into when we attempt to evade our feelings... (Btw, I've had this album since it first came out in the early 70's)

Apollo brown/Evidence

Love Jsnis .. I related to her so much in my younger years

Only reason I’m here was because this was the song playing watching uncle DL smoke his cigar 😂😂😂

your music is so powerful Janis... thank you for sharing such vulnerable parts of yourself ...

青春時代の音楽ですその当時を思い出します、懐かしい思い！

So close I can feel her breath on my cheek
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Pretty Lights - Short Cut/Detour

Probably a lot of women over 60 can relate.

She carries such a sadness in her music...I am deeply touched as a songwriter

Sampled this for some music and got curious of its popularity. Underrated is an understatement.

so underrated

embrace what you hasand love what you have verry beautifull song monique

This song is way too short.

Ahhh..I now finally hear the original, as Sheena Easton recorded this in 1982.

wow did not know that...I have to pull up sheena's version

A beautiful but painfully sad song - if I had a daughter I'd play it and say, don't waste your time with a married man, because life is painfully short, and youth shorter - and no one has that much time to waste.

I agree...such a beautiful song so very sad to

In twenty years I imagine I will be listening to this song in my little bungalow, sitting in an overstuffed velvet chair with doilies on it, with a fire burning in the fireplace and my cats lying around. One will be sitting on my lap while I try to finish my knitting. I will smile to myself with utmost contentment and peace.

Beautiful. X

Such a sentimental song,  but beautiful for a fresh snow-white day <3

I was 14yrs old when this album came out. My friends and I wore out the groves from playing it. She said everything I was feeling in my young life. Little did I know those same lyrics would continue to speak to me throughout my whole life as I grew up and came to understand their deeper meaning. Now at 54 dealing with depression and loss I'm listening to "In The Winter" crying because it still says everything that's in my heart.

Thanks for sharing your story, lots of respect and love to you ♥️♥️♥️

I miss you, Gregory xx Rest in Peace x

we have been so fortunate to have had this songtress in our midst. long time fan who appreciates great lyrics blended so perfect with music. thanks!!