: The lyrics make no mention of Christmas; they describe a cozy winter night where a couple is trapped indoors by a snowstorm. Despite this, it has become a staple of the holiday season.
: You can watch the official lyric video on the Dean Martin YouTube Channel . dean_martin_let_it_snow_lyrics
When we finally kissed goodnightHow I hate going out in the stormBut if you really grabbed me tightAll the way home I'll be warm : The lyrics make no mention of Christmas;
: Ironically, the song was written in July 1945 during a sweltering heat wave in Hollywood. Lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne wrote it while dreaming of cooler temperatures to escape the heat. When we finally kissed goodnightHow I hate going
And the fire is slowly dyingAnd, my dear, we're still goodbyingBut as long as you love me soLet it snow, let it snow, and snow!
Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Jule Styne / Sammy CahnLet It Snow! Let It Snow! lyrics © Producers Music Publ. Co. Inc., Cahn Music Co., Cahn Music Company, Quaytor Productions Llc, Producers Music Publ. Co., Inc.
: While many artists have covered the track (originally by Vaughn Monroe), Dean Martin's 1959 recording is widely considered the definitive version. Where to Listen