Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S. In the late 90s to the early 00s, the group reached top-five on the Billboard Hot 100 with the songs "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)", "Because of You", "The Hardest Thing" and "Thank God I Found You" (with Mariah Carey and Joe); the latter as featured artists, topping the chart also making it their first and only number-one song.
The group reunited for a one-time performance at Mixtape Festival in Hershey, PA in August 2012. After the performance, the reunion expanded into a new album and a spot on "The Package" tour in 2013.
This Gift
98ยบ Lyrics
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Your eyes are shining like diamonds tonight
And we're all alone
There's no one home
You're finally in my arms again
The night is silent
And Christmas is here
I couldn't ask for more than having you near
I always will
And now I know the moment is right
Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
Im' down on my knees, there's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight I'm going to give you (oh girl!) all my heart can give*
I thought I'd give you something shiny and new
I tried to find something worthy of you
But I realized, when I looked inside
There's some things that money can't buy
Oh no
I feel the magic, whenever you're near
I feel it even more this time of the year
'Cause I love you girl
I always will
And now I know the moment is right
Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight I'm going to give you all my heart can give
You know I'll always be true to you
And you know I'm the one you can turn to
Oh oh yeah
Any time, any place, or anywhere
You know that I'll always be there
'Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight I'm going to give you all my heart can give
'Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight I'm going to give you all my heart can give
The lyrics of "This Gift" by 98ยบ describe the feeling of being in love during the holiday season. The song begins with a visual of the snow falling, making the city white while the singer's partner's eyes shine like diamonds. The couple is finally together, and there is no one around to disturb their intimate moment. The singer expresses his love for his partner, saying he has been waiting for this moment to give her the gift he has for her. He goes down on his knees to symbolize his devotion and commitment to her, pledging to always be there for her.
The lyrics convey that love is more important than material possessions. The singer thought of giving his partner something shiny and new but realized that there was nothing material that could capture the depth of his love for her. He acknowledges that the magic he feels when his partner is near becomes stronger during the holiday season. He tells her that he'll always be true to her, and she can turn to him anytime, anywhere.
In conclusion, "This Gift" is a romantic love song that highlights the importance of love during the holiday season. The lyrics show that love is not just about material gifts but about being present, devoted, and committed to one's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
The snow is falling, the city is white
The winter season has covered the city with snow making it look white.
Your eyes are shining like diamonds tonight
Your eyes are sparkling and shining brightly tonight like diamonds.
And we're all alone
We have our private moments together with no one else around.
There's no one home
No one is home now except for the two of us.
You're finally in my arms again
You are back in my arms after being apart for some time and I am holding you tightly.
The night is silent
The night is calm and quiet.
And Christmas is here
It's Christmastime.
I couldn't ask for more than having you near
Having you so close to me is everything I could ever ask for.
'Cause I love you girl
I love you very much, girl.
I always will
I will always love you.
And now I know the moment is right
This moment is perfect for what I have planned.
Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I've been eagerly waiting for tonight to give you a very special gift.
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
I'm on my knees now because there's no better time than this to show you my love.
It's something to last for as long as you live
This gift will last for your entire lifetime.
Tonight I'm going to give you (oh girl!) all my heart can give*
Tonight, I'm going to give you all the love and affection that I have in my heart.
I thought I'd give you something shiny and new
I planned on giving you something new and shiny.
I tried to find something worthy of you
I searched for something that would be deserving of you.
But I realized, when I looked inside
But then I came to the realization that there are some things that money cannot buy.
There's some things that money can't buy
There are some things in this world that cannot be bought with money.
Oh no
This might be a problem.
I feel the magic, whenever you're near
Whenever you're near, I feel the magical connection between us.
I feel it even more this time of the year
During this time of the year, I feel our connection even more strongly.
You know I'll always be true to you
You know that I will always be loyal, sincere, and honest with you.
And you know I'm the one you can turn to
You know that I'm the one you can depend on.
Any time, any place, or anywhere
I will always be there for you no matter the time, place or situation.
You know that I'll always be there
You are aware that I'll be there for you always.
It's something to last for as long as you live
This gift will be with you forever, for as long as you live.
Tonight I'm going to give you all my heart can give
Tonight, I'm giving you every piece of my heart and soul.
Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I've really been excited about giving you this gift tonight.
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
I'm on my knees now because this is the perfect time to give you this gift.
It's something to last for as long as you live
This special gift will remain with you for your entire lifetime.
Tonight I'm going to give you all my heart can give
Tonight, I'm going to give you all the love, devotion and care that I have in my heart.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNTHOR BIRGISSON, SEAN HOSEIN, DANE DEVILLER, ANDERS BAGGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"This Gift"
The snow is falling
The city is white
Your eyes are shining
like diamonds tonight
And we're all alone
There's no one home
You're finally in my arms again
The night is silent
And Christmas is here
I couldn't ask for more than having ya near
'Cause I love you girl (love you girl)
And I always will (always will)
And now I know the moment is right
The moment is right
Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I'm down on my knees
There's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight I'm gonna give you all my heart can give
I thought I'd give you something shiny and new
I'd try to find something worthy of you
But I realized when I looked inside
There's some things that money can't buy (oh no)
I feel the magic whenever you're near
I feel it even more this time of the year
Cause I love you girl (love you girl)
I always will (always will)
And now I know the moment is right
The moment is right
[Chorus]
You know I'll always be true to you
And you know I'm the one you can turn to
Any time, any place, or anywhere
You know that I'll always be there
@DaisyAnnabelle6
Absolutely beautiful song! โค๏ธ I loved it then and love it still in 2023.
@nataliechapin4523
Me too
@LoveAngelMusicLady
This is such a classic song. Itโs just not Christmastime without 98Degrees. But all their music is great. They are talented in a timeless way. I hope GenZ and future generations can continue to appreciate their music.
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@stmaartennannies315
Who is watching in 2023?
@user-uf5of2jj5i
Meeโคโค
@DAQS0084
Me, NcCoy from Philippines
@natashastrasburg5668
Me
@khinezinthwel3153
Me๐
@ericafisk1408
Me
@johnhepfer4484
Merry Christmas Nick and the guys. Youโre the gift that keeps on giving