The Sound of Winter Lyrics Meaning

I think he's talking about a summer romance. There's a post about it being a "zen"-type song and I strongly agree - except that it's about the concept of a "summer romance"

"Let's walk through the fire together, disappear in the golden sands - its all in your face, I see you break - its like the sound of winter"

Anyone who's ever had a whirlwind summer romance has either seen that or been that near the end...when someone lets go and falls of the "merry-go-round".

"The bleeding love, the silent escape, you've got to hang on to yourself - it's like the sound of winter"

Seems like he's the one who's still in love, and even though he sees the cracks in the facade he goes along with it. The silent escape from being alone.
And from an outside perspective, seeing the entirety of that kind of relationship, you DO have to stay strong and hold onto yourself.
Winter is cold, hence why the breakup right before hand is like the sound of winter coming.

IMO