Christmas Candles
Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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I see the magic of Christmas shining bright, shining bright
Like the star that led the kings and shepherds
All to a tiny stable on that night, Holy night
With the lambs and the donkeys, cows and the camels breathing low
The perfect Child of God was born so long ago
In the dancing flame of the Christmas candles
As they watched in the night over Baby Jesus
I know they're watching me, always near, always near
I love the Christmas gifts and the trimming of the tree
Like the candles they remind us what Christmas really means
So, tonight as we light our Christmas candles
I'll hold the love of Jesus in my heart, in my heart
And keep the flame where the spirit of Christmas starts
The lyrics of Christmas Candles by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters take us deep into the heart of Christmas. In the warm yellow glow of the Christmas candles, the singer sees the magic of Christmas shining bright, just like the star that led the kings and shepherds to the tiny stable on that holy night. The song speaks of the lambs and the donkeys, the cows and the camels all breathing low, while the perfect Child of God was born long ago. The dancing flame of the candles gives off a feeling of warmth and comfort, and the singer hears the whisper of angels soft and clear, as they watched over Baby Jesus that night.
The lyrics of the song encourage us to focus on what Christmas really means, and that is the love of Jesus. The singer holds the love of Jesus in their heart and keeps the flame where the spirit of Christmas starts. The song suggests that the magic of Christmas is not in the gifts or the trimming of the tree, but in the love that Jesus brings into our lives.
Overall, the lyrics of Christmas Candles express the joy, magic, and reverence of Christmas. They remind us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, which is the love of Jesus, and to keep that love in our hearts throughout the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
In the warm yellow glow of the Christmas candles
I see the beauty of Christmas shining bright.
Like the star that led the kings and shepherds
The candles remind us of the guiding star that led the wise men to Jesus.
All to a tiny stable on that night, Holy night
The candles symbolize the humble stable where Jesus was born.
With the lambs and the donkeys, cows and the camels breathing low
The candles remind us of the peaceful presence of these animals that witnessed Jesus' birth.
The perfect Child of God was born so long ago
The candles remind us of the miraculous birth of Jesus, the Son of God.
In the dancing flame of the Christmas candles
I hear the gentle whispers of angels watching over us.
As they watched in the night over Baby Jesus
The candles symbolize the watchful gaze of the angels over the newborn King.
I know they're watching me, always near, always near
The candles remind us that the angels are always with us, guiding and protecting us.
I love the Christmas gifts and the trimming of the tree
While gifts and decorations are enjoyable, the candles remind us of what really matters at Christmas.
Like the candles they remind us what Christmas really means
The candles serve as a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Jesus Christ.
So, tonight as we light our Christmas candles
Let us light the candles with reverence and awe.
I'll hold the love of Jesus in my heart, in my heart
The candles remind us to keep the love of Jesus in our hearts always.
And keep the flame where the spirit of Christmas starts
Let us keep the spirit of Christmas alive in our hearts, even long after the candles burn out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT LEO BREEN, RAYMOND LEVEEN, WILBUR SAMPSON
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