Winter is in the air, I can smell it coming
It tickles my nose, caresses my face
Plays with my hair, touches my skin
And reminds me of how your hands once did

I wrap my arms around myself, hating it all
I curse at myself as my body begins to shiver
The wind wraps itself around me, holds me tight
And reminds me of how your arms once did

I wish you Happy Christmas tonight
If you were here, everything would be all right
I wish you Happy Christmas tonight
My perfect gift would be just to hold you tight

I walk along, hating every minute
The wind holds my hand, reminding me of you
I look around, taking everything in
So cold, so bleak, so never ending it seems

I run up to the tent, walk inside the door
A rush of warm air from the fire embraces me
Pulls me close, draws me in, beckons me on
Like your hard blazing look once did

I wish you Happy Christmas tonight
If you were here, everything would be all right
I wish you Happy Christmas tonight
My perfect gift would be just to hold you tight

I look back at my winter-coming
I sigh as I take off my cloak
Remembering the touch of the wind
I already miss it so
I walk across the room and see her smile
But it's not yours, it's not the one I need
We've traveled so far and walked so long
I think I'd give it up to see you just once

Winter is in the air....