In late December, the sun refused to show This frosty winter has cut us to the bone But maybe we've felt the worst We've been to the bottom Maybe we'd take the hurt and the loss For all that they have taught us And if what lies behind is the darkest night Of a long and brutal year We'll keep our eyes on the horizon It's all getting lighter from here It's all getting lighter The skies will be brighter The days will be kinder from here We pull the embers into the New Year's fire We will remember how wind and flame conspired To bring our bodies close And bind our hearts together Send everything that's gone up in smoke Give us hope for warmer weather And if what lies behind is the darkest night Of a long and brutal year We'll keep our eyes on the horizon It's all getting lighter from here It's all getting lighter The skies will be brighter The days will be kinder from here Will be kinder from here Hold on to me Hold on Hold on to me, my love Hold on to me Hold on Hold on to me, my love It's all getting lighter The skies will be brighter The days will be kinder from here