Born in Brampton, Ontario, she wrote poetry and did theater at a young age. At 10, she began playing guitar and taught herself how to play various songs. At 13, she began her own YouTube channel where she posted covers of songs that she performed. She signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings at the age of 18. Cara released her debut single in April 2015. Here was called a "song for everyone who secretly hates parties" by MTV. The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week. On May 5, 2015, the song was chosen as a can't-miss track by SPIN Magazine, listed as a must hear song by Cosmopolitan, and included on Billboard's "20 Pop Songs You Need For Your Summer Playlist" in June 2015.
Her debut album, "Know-It-All" was released on November 13, 2015 containing the singles "Seventeen", "Here", "Wild Things", and "Scars to Your Beautiful".
Her sophomore album, "The Pains of Growing" was released on November 30, 2018 containing the singles "Growing Pains", "Not Today", "Trust My Lonely", "A Little More", and "Out of Love".
Alessia released an EP in between her second and third albums called "This Summer" on September 6, 2019 which has six songs including "Rooting for You" and "Ready".
Her third album, "In the Meantime" was released on September 24, 2021 and contains the singles "Sweet Dream", "Shapeshifter", "Best Days", and "You Let Me Down".
Make It To Christmas
Alessia Cara Lyrics
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But now we're frozen, hanging by a thread
Can we wait a minute? Or can we just try to try?
'Cause my favorite day is coming up ahead
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow
This time of year that makes us lose our way
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
Make it to Christmas
Don't know what I'll say to dad when he sees the empty chair
Don't want to hear my mom say, "Told you so"
Waiting for Santa in my bed's no fun if you're not there
And I don't want to be angry at mistletoes
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow
This time of year that makes us lose our way
Just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
Make it to Christmas
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow
This time of year that makes us lose our way
Just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Break my heart on boxing day
Just, please, can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
Make it to Christmas (yeah, yeah)
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
Make it to Christmas
The lyrics of Alessia Caraโs โMake It To Christmasโ are a plea to salvage a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The singer conveys her deep sense of loss and longing for the way things could be. She recalls a time when they were โwarm and wonderful,โ but now they are โfrozen, hanging by a thread.โ The singer implores her partner to try and make it work, to hold on โa little longerโ and not have her โspending it alone.โ The holidays mean everything to her, and she doesnโt want to let go of the hope for a beautiful Christmas.
The winter season has put a damper on their love, which is growing colder as the snow falls. She worries about things like an empty chair at the dinner table and missing her partnerโs presence while waiting for Santa. The singer is afraid of being angry at mistletoe and wants to treasure the precious time of year with her loved one. She emphasizes that itโs all about โmaking it to Christmasโ - the idea of hanging on long enough until they can both feel that magical Christmas spirit and rekindle the warmth of their love.
The songโs lyrics are relatable to many people who are going through difficulties in their relationships during the holiday season. It highlights the importance of making an effort to heal a relationship and embrace the holiday spirit of love, warmth, and togetherness. The songstress has portrayed the struggles of a couple trying to work out the flaws in their relationship during the holiday season, making it a wonderful addition to holiday playlists.
Line by Line Meaning
We were warm and wonderful once upon a time
We used to be happy and loving in the past
But now we're frozen, hanging by a thread
Our relationship has become cold and fragile
Can we wait a minute? Or can we just try to try?
Can we take a short break or can we at least attempt to fix our relationship?
'Cause my favorite day is coming up ahead
Christmas is my favorite day of the year and I want us to be together for it
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
I am aware that our love is deteriorating
It's just something 'bout the snow
The cold weather is affecting our mood and relationship
This time of year that makes us lose our way
The holiday season is making us lose sight of what's important in our relationship
Just say we'll make up
Let's commit to reconciling
And hold on a little longer
Let's endure through this rough patch
Don't have me spending it alone
I don't want to spend Christmas alone
This time of year is precious
The holiday season is special and shouldn't be taken for granted
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make sure we are together for Christmas?
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
Can we just make sure we are together for Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
If we can make it to Christmas, everything will be okay
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
If we can endure a little longer, we can make it to Christmas
Don't know what I'll say to dad when he sees the empty chair
I don't know how to explain to my dad that my partner won't be there for Christmas
Don't want to hear my mom say, "Told you so"
I don't want to hear my mom say she warned me about our relationship
Waiting for Santa in my bed's no fun if you're not there
Christmas won't be enjoyable if you're not with me
And I don't want to be angry at mistletoes
I don't want to be bitter towards holiday decorations or traditions because of our relationship issues
Break my heart on boxing day
I don't want our relationship to end after Christmas
Make it to Christmas
Let's make sure we are together for Christmas
(yeah, yeah)
Indicates a musical interlude without additional meaning
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alessia Caracciolo, Jon Levine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
We were warm and wonderful
Once upon a time
But now we're frozen, hanging by a thread
Can we wait a minute?
Or can we just try to try?
'Cause my favorite day is coming up ahead
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow this time of year
That makes us lose our way, just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmas time) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on, ho-o-old on) Make it to Christmas
Don't know what I'll say to Dad when he sees the empty chair
Don't want to hear my mom say, "Told you so"
Waiting for Santa in my bed is no fun if you're not there
And I don't want to be angry at mistletoes
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow this time of year
That makes us lose our way, just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmas time) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on, ho-o-old on) Make it to Christmas
(Christmas time) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on, ho-o-old on) Make it to Christmas
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow this time of year
That makes us lose our way, just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Break my heart on Boxing Day
Just, please, can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmas time) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on, ho-o-old on) Make it to Christmas (Yeah)
(Christmas time) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on) Can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on, ho-o-old on) Make it to Christmas
Listen to my song "Divine Roses"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkzv9Nzby-k
@berickslime6718
This woman's music has saved me from so much darkness. Please never stop making music
@silver_kay3143
My life is so much more happier with her music ๐ญโค๏ธโค๏ธ
@Joel-np9vl
That's awesome she makes you feel better music is wonderful the right music can help lift you up for sure, she's lovely I Love her โค
@hnnriquee
Me tooโค
@georgetrapp6666
Wild Things, and Scars To Your Beautiful alone may be responsible for changing an outlook of my own life.
@victor-pc4fp
SAME!!!
@DR_MUFFIN
I've already made this song a yearly tradition, and now there's an official music video??!!
Truly the greatest Christmas gift โค๏ธ
@tiffanywilliams6069
I listen to it often. I think sheโs adorable ๐ฅฐ
@noelr1010
Video looks like it was shot in the 1950's and Alessia is looking lovely in every outfit and style. Her beauty and voice is truly timeless ๐๐
@averyalford2400
60s