Story Behind The Song

This song is the fourth movement in a song cycle written by Kevin Tillman called "Where is Love?" It is dedicated to two friends of mine who just had their "Wedding Cake Ceremony" with their friends around them. It is also dedicated to those consenting adults who aren't able to publicly pronounce their love for each other because of the "Protection of Marriage" act.

Song Description

Winter before the fire is a narrative of two lovers before the fireplace while all the world outside lie silent and still. Their love is private - they long to share their joy with everyone they meet, but cannot.

Lyrics

Outside the world in stillness lay
dark clear and cold
The meadow now in white
lit by the moon
no sound is made

the stars above
crystal on velvet blue
shine dancing like the firelight in your eyes

before the glow
the softness of you smile
is warmer than the hope of tomorrow

Your embrace enfolds me
and I am safe within your arms
your kisses keep me lost within your bliss

Oh, to kiss where all can see,
and none would care,
but to share our joy, share our joy

And here with us the world in stillness lay
nothing to fear, nothing to hide
as I place my ring upon your finger
a promise made this Winter before the fire
my love to you forever bound