Detroit-born brother and sister BeBe (Benjamin) and CeCe (Priscilla) Winans… Read Full Bio ↴Detroit-born brother and sister BeBe (Benjamin) and CeCe (Priscilla) Winans are part of the gospel-singing Winans family that also includes the Winans, their four brothers. As a duo, BeBe & CeCe maintain the gospel message, although their records have the production values and style of contemporary R&B. They released their debut album, BeBe & CeCe Winans, in 1987 and scored a moderate hit (number 49) on the R&B charts with the single "I.O.U. Me" scoring on the R&B and adult contemporary charts. This earned them three Grammy nominations and one award (gospel). Their second album, Heaven, came in 1988 and found them scoring three R&B hits with the title track, "Lost Without You," and "Celebrate Life." The album reached the R&B Top Ten (number 95 in the pop chart) and went gold. 1991's platinum-selling Different Lifestyles was their biggest hit yet, topping the R&B album chart and featuring the R&B number ones "Addictive Love" and "I'll Take You There."

Jingle Bells
Bebe & Cece Winans Lyrics

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Jingle, jingle, it's a christmas song

Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright

What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight

I'm singing,
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh, hey
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight

Oh jingle,
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh, hey
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

Oh jingle,
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh, hey
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

Overall Meaning

The song "Jingle Bells" is a classic Christmas carol that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for generations. The song begins by describing a winter scene with a person riding in a one-horse open sleigh through the snow. As they ride through the fields, laughing and singing, the bells on the bobtail horse's harness ring, making the surroundings cheerful and bright. The singer excitedly sings, "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way" to express their joy and enthusiasm for the ride.

The second verse repeats the first, emphasizing the image of the sleigh ride through snowy fields, jingling bells, and merry laughter. By the third verse, the singer adds another layer, inviting whoever is listening to join in and sing along, "Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!" reinforcing the idea that this is a song of togetherness and joy.

Overall, "Jingle Bells" embodies the spirit of Christmas and the magic and fun of winter. It brings people together, lifts their spirits, and encourages them to spread joy and cheer.

Line by Line Meaning

Dashing through the snow
Rapidly moving through the snow

In a one horse open sleigh
In a carriage pulled by a single horse with no roof

O'er the fields we go
Over the open areas of land we travel

Laughing all the way
Joking and having a good time while we travel

Bells on bob tails ring
The bells on the horse's tail are making noise

Making spirits bright
Bringing joy and happiness to everyone

What fun it is to laugh and sing
It is enjoyable to laugh and sing

A sleighing song tonight
A song about traveling on a sleigh tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound the bells make is joyful

Jingle all the way
The sound of the bells can be heard everywhere

Oh, what fun it is to ride
It is enjoyable to ride in a sleigh