Embracing an effortless eloquence and cocoa butter smooth persona, the music of Brian McKnight has defined the true meaning of an American soul-man since 1991. Like his spiritual Motown godfathers, this upstate New York native has a velvety voice and silky style that captures the vibe of vintage soul without being old fashion. On his latest disc Ten, that blend can be clearly heard.
While Brian’s aspirations might have seemed like a lofty ambition, the longevity of his career is a testament to the purity of his vision. With the release of Ten, McKnight’s first disc for his new label Warner Bros Records, the Grammy-nominated singer could not be more pleased with the outcome. Without a doubt, the landscape of soul music has gotten younger, but that fact did not hinder McKnight’s creative process.
After 16 million albums sold since his self-titled debut, it would have been too easy for McKnight to simply follow the R&B template of rote romanticism. But on Ten, the artist in him felt the need to be more revealing. Though McKnight has been friends with producers Tim & Bob for over ten years, this is the trio’s first collaboration.
Though Brian has never been the kind of singer/songwriter that one would call political that didn’t stop him from penning “Red, White & Blue,” a heart wrenching ode for the men and women currently at war, teaming up with country star Rascal Flatts.
Currently working on a variety of projects including a talk show and soundtracks for two upcoming Tyler Perry projects, the veteran soul singer could not be happier with the outcome of Ten. For fans of real music, Ten is the perfect addition to the soul cannon.
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
[Chorus]
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
There'll be snow and mistletoe
[Chorus]
If only in my dreams
Brian McKnight's "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that captures the essence of the holiday season. The opening lines "I'll be home for Christmas, You can count on me" set the tone for the song which is all about being with the people you love during the holiday season. The song expresses the desire to have traditional Christmas icons such as snow and mistletoe, and presents under the tree - little details that make the holiday and homecoming special.
The song title and lyrics are particularly poignant as they were written during World War II when many soldiers were stationed away from home during Christmas. As such, the lyrics reflect the experience of those separated from their families and loved ones during the holiday season. The lyrics capture the longing to be reunited with loved ones and celebrate the spirit of Christmas together. This longing is emphasized in the chorus, where the singer states that Christmas Eve will find him where the love light gleams and that he will be home for Christmas if only in his dreams.
In conclusion, Brian McKnight's "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a timeless classic that captures the universal desire to be with loved ones during the holiday season. The lyrics express a longing to experience the joys of Christmas traditions with loved ones, and the song is particularly relevant to anyone who has experienced separation from home and family during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I will definitely come back home to celebrate Christmas
You can count on me
You can rely on me to be there with you
Please have snow and mistletoe
Kindly arrange for snow and mistletoe to make the celebration more joyful
And presents on the tree
Also, don't forget to decorate the tree with gifts and make it look beautiful
Christmas eve will find me
I will be there on the Christmas eve
Where the love light gleams
I will be present where the love and happiness is at its peak
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll make sure to come back home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Even if circumstances do not allow, I will still dream of being home for Christmas
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BUCK RAM, KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT
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