When Christmas Comes To Town
Matthew Hall & Meagan Moore Lyrics
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And trying to believe
That even though it's far
He'll find me Christmas eve
I guess that Santa's busy
'Cause he's never come around
I think of him when Christmas comes to town
The best time of the year
When everyone comes home
With all this Christmas cheer
It's hard to be alone
Putting up the Christmas tree
With friends who come around
It's so much fun when Christmas comes to town
Presents for the children wrapped in red and green
All the things I've heard about but never really seen
No one will be sleeping on the night of Christmas eve
Hoping Santa's on his way
Presents for the children wrapped in red and green
All the things I've heard about but never really seen
No one will be sleeping on the night of Christmas eve
Hoping Santa's on his way
When Santa's sleigh bells ring
I listen all around
The herald angels sing
I never hear a sound
And all the dreams of children
Once lost will all be found
That's all I want when Christmas comes to town
That's all I want when Christmas comes to town
The song "When Christmas Comes to Town" by Matthew Hall and Meagan Moore is a heartwarming tribute to the joy, magic, and wonder of the Christmas season. The opening lines of the song describe the childlike sense of anticipation and hope that many of us feel leading up to Christmas day. The singer sings of wishing on a star and believing in the magic of Christmas and Santa Claus, even though it all seems so far away. He longs for the chance to experience the joy and wonder of the season firsthand, and hopes that Santa will find him on Christmas Eve.
As the song progresses, the singer describes the excitement and energy of Christmastime, when everyone returns home to celebrate with loved ones. The chorus speaks to the fun and camaraderie that comes with decorating the Christmas tree with friends and family. The song takes on a more wistful tone in the second verse, as the singer thinks about all the things he's heard about Christmas but never really experienced for himself. He dreams of the presents, the festive colors of red and green, and the thrill of waiting for Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve.
The final verse of the song brings everything together, describing the moment when Santa's sleigh bells ring and the herald angels sing. The singer listens intently, hoping to hear the sound of Santa's arrival. In this moment, he imagines all the dreams of children coming true, and all the lost magic of the season being found once again. Overall, "When Christmas Comes to Town" is a beautiful song about the timeless wonder and excitement of the holiday season, and the hope and joy it brings to people of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wishing on a star
I am hoping and dreaming for something that seems unlikely
And trying to believe
I am making an effort to trust that my wish will come true
That even thought it's far
Even though it seems unlikely or difficult to achieve
He'll find me Christmas Eve
Santa Claus will come and visit me on Christmas Eve to bring gifts and joy
I guess that Santa's busy
I assume that Santa Claus is occupied with many other children
'Cause he's never come around
I have not received any gifts from Santa Claus in the past
I think of him when Christmas comes to town
I associate Christmas with Santa Claus and the joy he brings
The best time of the year
Christmas is the most enjoyable and happiest time of the year
When everyone comes home
People tend to return home to be with their loved ones during Christmas time
With all this Christmas cheer
There is a feeling of happiness, kindness, and generosity in the air during Christmas time
It's hard to be alone
Being alone during Christmas time can be difficult or sad
Putting up the Christmas tree
Decorating a Christmas tree with ornaments and lights
With friends that come around
Being with friends and loved ones while decorating the Christmas tree
It's so much fun when Christmas comes to town
Christmas time is full of enjoyable activities and moments
Presents for the children wrapped in red and green
Gifts for children that are wrapped in festive colors of Christmas
All the things I've heard about but never really seen
Things related to Christmas that I have only heard of, but never actually witnessed or experienced
No one will be sleeping on the night of Christmas Eve
People will stay awake on Christmas Eve in anticipation of Santa Claus coming to deliver gifts
Hoping Santa's on his way
Wishing and wanting Santa Claus to come and bring gifts
When Santa's sleight bells ring
The sound of Santa Claus arriving on his sleigh
I listen all around
I pay attention to my surroundings, hoping to hear signs of Santa Claus
The herald angels sing
Angels sing in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
I never hear a sound
I am never able to hear anything when I listen for Santa Claus or the angels
And all the dreams of the children
The hopes and desires of all the children
Once lost will all be found
Will come true and be fulfilled on Christmas Day
That's all I want when Christmas comes to town
The fulfillment of children's hopes and the joy of Christmas are all I want during Christmas time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Glen Ballard, Alan Silvestri
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@hannahw3090
I'm wishing on a star
And trying to believe
That even thought it's far
He'll find me Christmas Eve
I guess that Santa's busy
'Cause he's never come around
I think of him when Christmas comes to town
The best time of the year
When everyone comes home
With all this Christmas cheer
It's hard to be alone
Putting up the Christmas tree
With friends that come around
It's so much fun when Christmas comes to town
Presents for the children wrapped in red and green
All the things I've heard about but never really seen
No one will be sleeping on the night of Christmas Eve
Hoping Santa's on his way
Presents for the children wrapped in red and green
All the things I've heard about but never really seen
No one will be sleeping on the night of Christmas Eve
Hoping Santa's on his way
When Santa's sleight bells ring
I listen all around
The herald angels sing
I never hear a sound
And all the dreams of the children
Once lost will all be found
That's all I want when Christmas comes to town
That's all I want when Christmas comes to town
@jordandill7863
how many of us who grew up with this movie can proudly say they would still be able to hear the bell ring if it was real? because i know i could still hear it
@Howrselover01201
Yesss!
@IgnoretheButter
Considering I don't believe in Santa, I guess I wouldn't hear it... at the same time I still have that Christmas spirit in which I wake up at 5am on Christmas and get excited, though I'm 20 years old.... does that mean I'd hear the bell?,
@evergreenmcculloch4398
I truly believe I would be able to hear it
@Jermaine22294
I just bought the Blu-Ray DVD of this yesterday and watched everything on it and the movie itself. Love this movie 20 out of 10. I'll be watching this outside of Christmas time as well
@rezalzalahmusic7605
@@IgnoretheButter oh yeah man, you'd hear it. I'm certain that its an allegory for the fact that even though we do grow and make believe seems to go away, so long as the christmas spirit remains, you still get the joy — or as the movie depicts it, you still hear the bell.
@JM06261996
"Presents for the children wrapped in red and green all the things I've heard about but never really seen" has been stuck in my brain for literally 20 years
@TribeOfJudah567
Yea it’s gets better every year i sometimes wanna cry
@rumblematttim5639
Jesus cares about you, we need turn away from sins and obey him that's what Bible says in luke 13:3 unless ye repent, we are all likewise perish 🙏
@nathanbishop5614
6 year old me thought this was lame. But now, 22 year old me enjoys how beautifully and poetically it's written.