Enable to bring out the something
you want to know beneath the snow
in winter you're an affliction
that repeatedly defeated me, because

I'll find you somewhere
show you how much I care
know that there is no escape
from my snowbrigade

Bring out the someone
you want to see for jealousy
we all know one day you'll leave behind
your everything
and feel the spring come

I'll find you somewhere
show you how much I care
know that there is no escape
from my snowbrigade

My arms retreat
I wish they were there to hold you

I'll find you somewhere
show you how much I care
know that there is no escape
from my snowbrigade



Lyrics submitted by Belle-and-Eric-Hajdu

Track duration: 04:20


Snow Brigade song meanings
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    My Interpretation:To me maybe it's about still being in love with a person whom you've already got rejected (maybe multiple times?) by, while there's autumn and a long, cold winter waiting.
    Flag ObamaGoesPostalon October 24, 2012   Link
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    Song Meaning:I think this song is about a girl who is depressed, "covered under a blanket of snow," in total and complete darkness, and the singer is saying how he'll be her "snow brigade", the guy thats going to dig her out of that depression/darkness, or shovel the snow off of her, so to speak.

    it kind of takes on a double meaning, or extra meaning, because most people tend to get more depressed in the winter (theres actually a clinical kind of depression which refers to people who only get depressed in the winter).

    my arms retreat, means that, though he depression, shes pushing him away, i wish they were there to hold you, just means he wishes he could be more there for her. hes basically saying hes not going to give up on her, and hes going to get her though this.

    now that i think about it, it doesnt even have to be a girl. he could be talking about a friend. it's about helping someone out and being there for them through their depression.
    Flag beautifuluglypeopleon May 28, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:its about the drug cocain. i now it.
    Flag mrproodaon October 18, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:for me it is a love song.. But then what is the snow brigade? I think that it is his love. you can't escape his love..
    Flag MariekeSTon September 15, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:"know that there is no escape
    from my snowbrigade"

    "and feel the spring come"

    When I listened to this phrases, I thought it was about that the winter is so long, and it never would stop. But when I listen to the other phrases in this song, it makes no sense! It's weird. I think you all have right. It's only Mew self who know, that this song is about. It could also be love, drugs, or anything else! I don't think, there should be one only meaning with this song. I just think, it should be, what you mean!
    Flag Mariellaaon February 13, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I think the author is the snow brigade.. And he's trying to find that girl, get to her her, through all the coldness she's giving him..

    in the track 156 he says, she's like an avalanche..
    and later in the song he says, that the spring will eventually come, meaning that she+ll give in and open her heart..

    in short, she's as cold as ice, and he's in love...
    Flag qwikon November 03, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:To me, the lyrics, like those of the whole of Frengers, are somewhat sinister. That's the best thing about Mew imho - on top, they're all sugary scandipop goodness, but listen to the lyrics and there are much deeper, more sinister shades of meaning. So amazing. Mew are possibly the best band to have ever existed
    Flag stinaaahon October 23, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Winter and Spring are motifs.

    Winter equals the current season and characterization of their relationship. Everything is dieing and is buried beneathe the snow in a very cold world.


    Their relationship is more of a battle with the Girl trying to figure out the Boy underneathe under all the cool or cold attitude. She is very good at it though and he is unable to prevent her from digging in deep.

    She eventually finds something that she doesn't like and tries to get out of the relationship. The second verse hints towards the Guy Cheating on her with another and she finds out. Thus she is going to leave this relationship for a better happier life.


    He doesn't want her to leave though. So he has his "snowbrigade" to try to stop her. Brigade is an older form of the modern day task force. A Small group of people specially trained to handle special ops.

    This one being a "search and capture" mission in a "wintery tundra".

    He can't prove to her how much he really loves her though and all of his defences arn't as strong as he though so he isn't able to get her to stay.
    Flag LostBoyFoundon June 15, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Oh and I forgot to mention in the lines
    "Bring out the someone
    you want to see for jealousy"
    he's hooking up with other girls to try to make the first girl jealous and want to get back with him.
    Flag synthaconon February 14, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:To me this song is about a lost love and the speaker is trying to rescue her heart and rekindle the love he once felt, but over time the love has grown cold and forgotten. A jealous lover trying to win a woman back for himself. The lines "no escape from my snow brigade" are indicative of the tenacity with which he will attempt to win over her heart once again.
    Flag synthaconon February 13, 2008   Link

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