After heavily publicized legal battles with their former manager Lou Pearlman and former record label Bertelsmann Music Group, the group's second album, No Strings Attached (2000), sold over one million copies in one day and 2.42 million copies in one week, which was a record for over fifteen years. NSYNC's first two studio albums were both certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Celebrity (2001) debuted with 1.8 million copies in its first week in the US. Singles such as "Bye Bye Bye", "This I Promise You", "Girlfriend", "Pop" and "It's Gonna Be Me" reached the top 10 in several international charts, with the last being a US Billboard Hot 100 number one. In addition to a host of Grammy Award nominations, NSYNC has performed at the World Series, the Super Bowl and the Olympic Games, and sang or recorded with Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, Nelly, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Mary J. Blige, Alabama, and Gloria Estefan. The group has received eight Grammy Award nominations.
NSYNC last recorded new material in 2002. The five members have reunited a couple of times, including at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band completed five nationwide concert tours and has sold over 70 million records, becoming one of the best-selling boy bands in history. Rolling Stone recognized their instant success as one of the Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments of all time. NSYNC is set to release their first new song in over 20 years, "Better Place", for the upcoming animated movie, Trolls Band Together, which Timberlake stars in.
Under My Tree
*NSYNC Lyrics
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Christmas is here
Everybody's back together again
Spreading the joy
Spreading the cheer
Toasting to another year's end
So thankful for
All of my friends
When the party is over
The night's just begun
I promise the best part is
Yet to come
Slow dance together
Two become one
[Chorus]
That's what we've waited all day for
No one else but me and you
Nothin' I would rather do
Than hold you all through the night under my tree
Bring along the mistletoe
Keep the music nice and low
I'll show how good it could be
I wish that Santa could be here to see
It's beautiful under my tree
The fire's aglow
We've got Nat King Cole
Singing us a song from his heart
Sleigh bells and snow
Makes us feel close
To the stars
When the carols are sung
And the fire has died
The embers still burns with the love in our eyes
Cherish the moment
Savor the night
[Chorus]
No one but me
No one but you
Sweet rendezvous
Under my tree
No one but me
No one but you
When the party is over
The night's just begun
I promise the best part is
Yet to come
Slow dance together
Two become one
That's what we've waited all day for
No one else but me and you
Nothing I would rather do
Than hold you all through the night under my tree
Bring along the mistletoe
Keep the music nice and low
I'll show you how good it could be
I wish that Santa could be here to see
I wish that Santa could be here to see
No one else but me and you
Nothin' I would rather do
Than make all your dreams come true
Under my tree
Such a cozy rendezvous
Just relax, enjoy the view
I'll show you how good it could be
I wish that Santa could be here to see
It's beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Under my tree
It's that time of year
Christmas is here
Christmas is here
Under my tree
It's that time of year
Christmas is here
Full of love and good cheer
"Under My Tree" is a song about spending the holidays with loved ones and enjoying each other's company. The lyrics paint a picture of a cozy Christmas party, complete with a warm fire, Nat King Cole crooning in the background, and mistletoe. The singer expresses how grateful they are for their friends and promises that the best part of the night is yet to come. The chorus emphasizes the longing for an intimate moment with a lover, slow dancing, and cherishing the moment they share. The song ends with a wish that Santa could be present to witness and appreciate the beauty of their celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
It's that time of year
The Christmas season has arrived
Christmas is here
It's officially the holiday season
Everybody's back together again
Friends and family have gathered to celebrate the holiday season
Spreading the joy
Sharing happiness and good cheer
Spreading the cheer
Sharing happiness and good cheer
Toasting to another year's end
Celebrating the end of another year
So thankful for
Feeling grateful for
All of my friends
Everyone gathered to celebrate Christmas
Oh.
Expressing a sense of satisfaction and contentment
When the party is over
After the main celebration has ended
The night's just begun
The night is still young and full of promise
I promise the best part is
Assuring that something good is yet to come
Yet to come
Something good is still to happen
Slow dance together
Moving slowly and romantically together
Two become one
Feeling intimately connected
That's what we've waited all day for
This is the moment we were anticipating
No one else but me and you
This is our special moment together
Nothin' I would rather do
There is nothing else I would rather be doing right now
Than hold you all through the night under my tree
Snuggling and enjoying each other's company all night long
Bring along the mistletoe
Bringing a romantic symbol to add to the mood
Keep the music nice and low
Playing soft, romantic music
I'll show how good it could be
Demonstrating how enjoyable this intimate moment can be
I wish that Santa could be here to see
Expressing a desire for others to witness the beauty of this moment
The fire's aglow
The fireplace is giving off a warm glow
We've got Nat King Cole
Listening to the classic Christmas music of Nat King Cole
Singing us a song from his heart
Playing a heartfelt song that enhances the romantic mood
Sleigh bells and snow
The sound and image of Christmas are all around
Makes us feel close
Bringing a sense of intimacy and togetherness
To the stars
Feeling a sense of wonder and excitement
When the carols are sung
Enjoying classic Christmas songs
And the fire has died
When the fire has burned out
The embers still burns with the love in our eyes
Even after the fire has gone out, the love and romance are still burning strong
Cherish the moment
Appreciate the special moment and enjoy it fully
Savor the night
Take the time to enjoy and appreciate this special night
No one but me
It's just the two of us enjoying this moment together
No one but you
There is no one else I'd rather be with in this moment
Sweet rendezvous
A romantic and intimate meeting
Such a cozy rendezvous
A warm and comfortable meeting
Just relax, enjoy the view
Take a moment to unwind and appreciate the surroundings
It's beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
This moment is incredibly beautiful and romantic
Full of love and good cheer
This special season is filled with love and happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GUY ROCHE, SHELLY PEIKEN
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