Snowman by The Nields is the Peace Song of the Day for December 16th. You can find this song on their album “Live From Northampton”.

This song contributes to personal peace, by allowing one to alleviate angst. The song is from the point-of-view of a proud, aching snowman who asserts that he is cold and does not need anyone. It is a wonderful metaphor for the need to feel and express emotions, as taught by Nonviolent Communication.

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Excerpt from lyrics:

It’s all right, it’s okay, if I freeze I can’t decay
You touch and I freeze,
there is ice where my heart should be
I’m a snowman*, cold is all I understand
I’m a snowman, if you can’t hurt me no one can…

*with “snowman” drawn out, and sung as a long, plaintive cry, almost a scream

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The Peace Song of the Day is a project of Duke Augustus and Duchess Susanna, The Duke and Duchess of Peace. The Duke and Duchess recognize that one of the paths to peace is to find soulful and nonviolent entertainment, and to express oneself with art and song.