Winter Dies

This somber meditation on the theme of the renewal of spring evokes an era of forgotten pastoral earthiness. The song cycle of The Courage Of Others follows the changing seasonal moods. Midlake's singer and songwriter Tim Smith told The Independent February 5, 2010 that he believes the cyclical nature of life, is a crucial element of art and life. "You see that in so many poems," he said. "William Blake, any of the older poets, it's all very earth-centred and aware of the seasons."

This features a flute played by Tim Smith, who in his youth played the saxophone.

This song and all but one of the ten other tracks on The Courage Of Others are in minor key.