Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
Merry Christmas Darling
Amy Grant Lyrics
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She puts her favorite records on
Reminds her of the years long gone
Another Merry Christmas
Billy's home from overseas
The pride of his whole family
Still fights a war that no one sees
It's happy and sad
The good and the bad
Someone's up, someone's barely hanging on
It's everything all at once
If we're honest enough
Everybody wants to be loved
Every year on Christmas Eve
Jill hangs four stockings
Now just three
Wonders if there'll ever be
Another Merry Christmas
Our painted old nativity
Is fragile like the lives we lead
Silently reminding me
God is with us
Another Merry Christmas
The lyrics of Merry Christmas Darling by Amy Grant embodies the true essence of Christmas - nostalgia, love, longing, and hope. The song tells the story of various individuals facing different circumstances as Christmas approaches. The lines "Mary's in a nursing home, she puts her favorite records on, reminds her of the years long gone" paint a picture of an aged woman reminiscing her past while seeking comfort in her favorite tunes. Billy, on the other hand, is a soldier who fought in a war but suffers from emotional distress that no one can see. The lyrics also depict a family's struggle with loss as Jill, who used to hang four stockings every Christmas now only hangs three, and wonders if there will ever be another Merry Christmas. But through all these challenges, there's still hope and faith as the final line "God is with us, another Merry Christmas" reassures listeners that in the end, everything will be alright.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary's in a nursing home
Mary, an elderly person, resides in a nursing home, a place where she receives medical assistance and care.
She puts her favorite records on
Mary listens to her favorite music, which brings her joy and reminds her of the past.
Reminds her of the years long gone
The music reminds Mary of past times that have now passed, and she reminisces about them.
Another Merry Christmas
The coming Christmas holiday is another occasion for celebration and joy.
Billy's home from overseas
Billy, a soldier, has returned home after serving abroad.
The pride of his whole family
Billy's family members are proud of his service to his country.
Still fights a war that no one sees
Despite being home, Billy continues to struggle with the physical and emotional impacts of war, which may be hidden from others.
Another Merry Christmas
The coming Christmas holiday is another occasion for celebration and joy.
It's happy and sad
The Christmas season can bring about both happy and sad emotions.
The good and the bad
People experience both positive and negative aspects of life, especially during the holidays.
Someone's up, someone's barely hanging on
Some people feel energetic and joyful, while others struggle to cope with the stress or loneliness of the holiday season.
It's everything all at once
The holiday season can pack in many emotions simultaneously.
If we're honest enough
If we are truthful with ourselves and others, we can recognize and express our true feelings and needs.
Everybody wants to be loved
All people desire and need love and affection in their lives.
Every year on Christmas Eve
Yearly, on the night before Christmas Day, Jill performs a household tradition.
Jill hangs four stockings
Jill prepares four stockings ---one for each member of her family--- which are hung in anticipation of Christmas Day.
Now just three
However, only three stockings are hung this year due to possible circumstances such as death, absence, or estrangement.
Wonders if there'll ever be
Jill has some doubts or concerns regarding the future and whether things will get better for her family.
Another Merry Christmas
The coming Christmas holiday is another occasion for celebration and joy.
Our painted old nativity
A nativity scene, a religious decoration depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, is depicted with paint on an old object.
Is fragile like the lives we lead
The decoration symbolizes the similarities between the fragility of human lives and that of the figurines' positions within the decoration.
Silently reminding me
The decoration quietly brings attention to and acknowledges the presence of an external force (in this case, God).
God is with us
The decoration carries a religious message to believe that God is ever-present among us.
Another Merry Christmas
The coming Christmas holiday is another occasion for celebration and joy.
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: Edmond Martin Cash, Amy Grant
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