Song Meaning
A biting wind blows from the north, and the narrator states, "we are coming from the north." This sets a scene of a harsh, cold origin, from which the "road flows towards the sun." The "snow clothes" are melting, suggesting a transition away from this frigid place and its associated hardships.
There's a palpable sense of anticipation for spring and warmer times. "Flocks of birds run joyfully," and the narrator asks, "Do you hear, spring will be soon?" This imagery signals a shift, a shedding of winter's burdens. The call to "send the coats into exile" and discard "thick hats and gloves" emphasizes the desire to leave behind the cold and embrace a more comfortable season.
However, the lyrics introduce a subtle complexity with the lines, "We will take them with us / Later we will give back what each has given." This suggests that the winter gear, and perhaps the experiences or hardships associated with the north, are not entirely discarded but are temporarily set aside. There's a promise of return or a cyclical nature to this process, implying that what is given by the north will eventually be reclaimed or repaid.
The song concludes by returning to the initial image: "But now we will go home / Where the north wind blows." This cyclical return to the "north wind" after the anticipation of spring and the temporary shedding of winter clothes creates a poignant, perhaps melancholic, feeling. It suggests that while the immediate hardships might be left behind, the origin, the "north," remains an intrinsic part of their identity and their eventual destination, hinting at a complex relationship with their origins.