Among 38 Special's best-known songs are "Caught Up in You" (1982) and "If I'd Been the One" (1983), both of which hit #1 on Billboard magazine's album rock chart, as well as "Second Chance" (1989), a #1 hit on Billboard's adult contemporary chart. According to Songfacts, it was the biggest Adult Contemporary hit of 1989. Other popular singles include "Hold On Loosely" (1981), "Fantasy Girl" (1981), "Back Where You Belong" (1984), and "Somebody Like You" (1986). These and other tracks are often played on classic rock radio stations.
After achieving three platinum albums and one gold album in the 80s, their popularity waned over the 90s-- although their 1997 single "Fade to Blue" hit #37 on the mainstream rock chart. More recently, the group's music came back into prominence after being featured in the 2001 cult classic comedy film 'Super Troopers', with songs such as "Trooper With An Attitude". They continue to tour to audiences in the American south and beyond.
The current lineup is comprised of vocalist Donnie Van Zant, guitarists Don Barnes and Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps, and drummer Gary Moffatt. Recently, both Donnie Van Zant and little brother Johnnie (the current frontman of Lynyrd Skynyrd) have joined forces as Van Zant and have released an album with another in the works.
Hallelujah It's Christmas
.38 Special Lyrics
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Your memory
Still lingers on
You're not really gone
And this message
Will find you
Through space and time
This love lives on
And I will hear you
When Christmas bells are ringing
I will touch you
Though we're far apart
And I will feel you
When I hear the voices singing
Like magic when I'm dreaming
You are here
An angel in my heart
But it's Christmas and I miss you
How simple it used to be
Just you and me
But when the bells ring
I will hear you in the music
When the angels sing
It will be our song
I will call you
With a love across the ages
I find the words beyond the pages
To describe my love
But it's Christmas and I miss you
No one can tell where this road will lead
I guess we should follow our hearts
I'm not sure of much, but I know one thing
Nothing can keep us apart
And I will hear you
When Christmas bells are ringing
I will touch you
Though we're far apart
And I will feel you
When I hear the voices singing
You're a shining star burning in my heart
And when the bells ring
I will hear you in the music
When the angels sing
It will be our song
And I will hold you
With a love across the ages
I find the words beyond the pages
To describe my love
It's Christmas and I miss you
The lyrics of .38 Special's song "It's Christmas and I Miss You" describe the feeling of longing and missing someone who is no longer present during the holiday season. The mention of Christmas bells and angels singing adds a religious touch to the song and also references the traditional sounds of the season. The lyrics convey the message that although the person is not physically present, their memory and love still remain, and the singer is able to feel their presence through music and in their heart.
The lines "No one can tell where this road will lead, I guess we should follow our hearts" suggest that the singer is uncertain about the future, but is choosing to trust their heart and hold onto the love they shared with the person they are missing. The idea that "nothing can keep us apart" reinforces the strength of their love.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's Christmas and I Miss You" are sentimental and mournful, yet also hopeful and loving. The song is a reminder that even when physical distance or loss separates us from those we love, their memory and spirit can still be felt and cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Christmas and I miss you
Although it's Christmas time, I feel your absence deeply.
Your memory
The memory of you still exists in my mind.
Still lingers on
The memory of you has not faded away over time.
You're not really gone
Even though you're not here, your presence is still felt in my life.
And this message
This message I'm sending is my way of reaching out to you.
Will find you
This message will ultimately reach you no matter where you are.
Through space and time
This message will cross all boundaries of distance and time.
This love lives on
Our love still exists and will continue to exist.
Here and beyond
Our love exists in this world and beyond.
And I will hear you
I will hear your presence when Christmas bells ring.
When Christmas bells are ringing
The sound of the bells will carry your presence to me.
I will touch you
I will feel your presence even though we're physically apart.
Though we're far apart
Distance cannot distance us from each other.
And I will feel you
I will sense your presence when I hear the voices singing.
When I hear the voices singing
The melody of the song has your essence infused in it.
Like magic when I'm dreaming
Your presence is surreal and magical in my dreams.
You are here
Your presence is still and always with me.
An angel in my heart
You are a divine being that holds a special place in my heart.
But it's Christmas and I miss you
I miss you dearly during this holiday season.
How simple it used to be
Our lives were simple and full of love.
Just you and me
Our love was strong and pure when it was just us two.
But when the bells ring
The sound of the bells reminds me of our love story.
It will be our song
The melody of the angels singing will remind us of our love.
I will call you
I will reach out to you through my love that transcends time.
With a love across the ages
My love for you has and will always transcend time and age.
I find the words beyond the pages
It's hard to describe my love for you in words alone.
To describe my love
To put into words the intensity of my love.
No one can tell where this road will lead
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
I guess we should follow our hearts
We should allow our hearts to guide us in this journey.
I'm not sure of much, but I know one thing
Despite the uncertainties, one thing is certain.
Nothing can keep us apart
Our love will always connect us no matter what.
You're a shining star burning in my heart
Your presence is like a bright star that always burns inside my heart.
And when the angels sing
The sound of the angels singing will remind us of our love story.
And I will hold you
I will embrace your essence even though we're apart.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JAMES PETERIK, RICHARD BARNES
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