Semiotic Analysis of Winter by Tori Amos

The song Winter by Tori Amos conveys the importance of independence and self actualization in life though levels of metaphors and imagery. Using semiotics to express deeper meanings, she gives a narrative account of life in which she never finds contentment due to childhood fatherly dependence and juvenile ideas of a fantastical adult life.
The song adopts a poignant musical style with slow tempo and piano as the major instrument which was uncommon for a pop song of the early nineties. Strong periods in the song are emphasized though the use of a cello and choir. …