It Looks Like Love
Bob Haring and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be
On your own front door
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing, right within your heart
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be
On your own front door
Sure, it's Christmas once more
The song "It Looks Like Love" is a perfect Christmas classic that never fails to bring about the holiday season's joyous feeling. It starts by setting the mood of the holiday season and how it feels to walk down the street during Christmas time. It describes how stores are filled with numerous toys perfectly ripe for gifting your loved ones, and everywhere you look, you see merry faces and decorations of candy canes and silver lanes aglow. The second half of the song begets the lyrics' true meaning, the joy of gifting and the joy of singing a carol that makes the bells ring within everyone's heart. The song is an ode to the Christmas season's beauty and the joy it brings to people worldwide.
The song has lyrically encapsulated how people view Christmas and how they look forward to this special day of the year. Christmas is known for being the time of the year when people reconnect with their loved ones, spend time with each other, and share love through gift-giving. The song indeed awakens the nostalgia of the season, painting not only pictures of Santa Claus and snow but also the underlying emotions that come with Christmas.
Bob Haring and his orchestra's song, "It Looks Like Love," was released in 1936 initially. It was composed by Meredith Wilson and written by Frank Loesser. The song quickly became popular, eventually being covered by several artists worldwide. The song became a classic piece included in various Christmas compilations and soundtracks.
Line by Line Meaning
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and it's evident from the decorations around town.
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
Department stores are full of glittery merchandise which are sure to catch your eye.
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
Along with the decorations, candy canes and silver tinsel add to the festive atmosphere.
Toys in every store
The stores are stocked up with a wide variety of toys for kids of all ages.
But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be On your own front door
Although the stores are full of Christmas decors, the best one is the holly plant that will adorn your front door.
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Barney and Ben wish for cowboy boots and a toy pistol respectively this Christmas.
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen
Janice and Jen are hoping for dolls that talk and dolls that can simulate walking.
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
The parents are looking forward to school reopening after the holidays.
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
There are beautifully decorated Christmas trees in the Grand Hotel and the park. They are sturdy enough to withstand the snow.
Soon the bells will start
It won't be long until the sound of bells begin to fill the air.
And the thing that will make them ring Is the carol that you sing, right within your heart
The best way to make the bells ring is to sing a carol from deep within your heart.
Sure, it's Christmas once more
All the sights and sounds of the holiday season indicate that it's time for Christmas once again.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Meredith Willson
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