Born to a large impoverished family, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record. In 1990, she released the anglophone album Unison, establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world.
Dion had first gained international recognition in the 1980s by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.Following a series of French albums in the early 1980s, she signed on to CBS Records Canada in 1986. During the 1990s, with the help of Angélil, she achieved worldwide fame after signing with Epic Records and releasing several English albums along with additional French albums, becoming one of the most successful artists in pop music history. However, in 1999 at the height of her success, Dion announced a temporary retirement from entertainment in order to start a family and spend time with her husband, who had been diagnosed with cancer.She returned to the top of pop music in 2002 and signed a three-year (later extended to almost five years) contract to perform nightly in a five-star theatrical show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
After performing in 25 countries during the Taking Chances World Tour which ended in February 2009 (one year after it began) she took another 2 year hiatus, focusing on expanding her family. After 6 in-vitro tries she gave birth to twin boys Nelson and Eddy in October 2010. In the meantime she announced her return to Vegas, her new show simply named "Céline" premièred on March 15th 2011 to spectacular reviews by media and audience.
Dion's music has been influenced by genres ranging from rock and R&B to gospel and classical. While her releases have often received mixed critical reception, she is renowned for her technically skilled and powerful vocals. Dion is the best selling Canadian artist of all time; and her album D'eux is the best selling francophone album of all time. Dion is regarded as one of pop music's most influential voices. Linda Lister describes Dion as a reigning Queen of Pop for her influence over the record industry during the 1990s. On a cultural level, Dion is credited for introducing francophone music to many non-francophone countries around the globe. Dion is also credited for both revitalizing and revolutionizing the entertainment scene in Las Vegas with the gargantuan successes of her residencies there. She managed to re-popularize the Las Vegas "residency" as a desirable way for top artists to essentially tour in place, letting their fans come to them. Over the years, fellow established icons such as Britney Spears, Elton John, Bette Midler, Rod Stewart, Cher and Shania Twain followed suit.
Don't Save It All for Christmas Day
Céline Dion Lyrics
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Giving just a little kiss
To the ones you love
Don't even wait a little while
To give them just a little smile
A little is enough
How many people are crying
How many people are asking for love
So don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
'Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on
Love
How could you wait another minute
A hug is warmer when you're in it
And baby that's a fact
And saying I love you's always better
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter
So don't hold back
How many people in this world
So needful in this world
How many people are praying for love
So don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
'Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on
Love
Let all the children know
Everywhere that they go
Their whole life long
Let them know love
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day, hey hey
Find your way
Everyone, everyone, don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
'Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on
Love
Love
These lyrics of Celine Dion's song, Don't Save It All for Christmas Day, urge people to not wait for the holiday season to show love and affection to the people they care about. The song emphasizes that life is too short, and one should not get caught up in the busyness of everyday life and thus forget to appreciate those who matter to them. In the first verse, the lyrics advise people to show love through small gestures such as a kiss or a smile towards their loved ones as they may be all that is needed to make their day better.
The chorus emphasizes the message of the song, which is to spread love and kindness every day and not wait for a special occasion. It questions the listener on how many people are in the world crying, dying or asking for love, and thus emphasizes that love should not only be reserved for special occasions like Christmas day. The lyrics suggest finding different ways to show love daily and not overlooking the importance of small gestures like hugs and a simple "I love you."
The second verse addresses the listener directly and suggests to them that waiting even for a minute may be too late to offer warmth and affection to loved ones. It concludes by asking the listener to be mindful of the people around them and to realize that many may need love and it is up to us to make the world a better place by being more kind and loving.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get so busy that you miss
Don't get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that you forget about the small, important things
Giving just a little kiss
Small gestures of affection can mean a lot to the people you love
To the ones you love
Show your love and appreciation to the people who matter most in your life
Don't even wait a little while
Don't put off showing love and kindness to others, even for a moment
To give them just a little smile
Sharing a simple smile can make someone's day brighter
A little is enough
You don't need grand gestures to show love and kindness to others
How many people are crying
There are many people in the world who are sad and hurting
People are dying
Many people are facing life-threatening illnesses and situations
How many people are asking for love
There are many people who are lonely and looking for love and connection
So don't save it all for Christmas Day
Don't limit showing love and kindness to just one day of the year
Find a way
Make an effort to find ways to show love and kindness to others
To give a little love everyday
Make a daily habit of showing love and kindness to others
Find your way
Figure out how to show love and kindness in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you
'Cause holidays have come and gone
The holiday season is only temporary
But love lives on
Love is a powerful force that continues beyond the holiday season
If you give on
If you keep giving love and kindness to others
Love
Love is the most important thing of all
How could you wait another minute
Don't wait any longer to show love and kindness to others
A hug is warmer when you're in it
Physical touch and affection can be comforting and meaningful
And baby that's a fact
This is an undeniable truth
And saying I love you's always better
Verbalizing your love for someone can be powerful and meaningful
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter
There's never a reason to not show love and kindness to others
So don't hold back
Don't hesitate to show love and kindness to others
How many people in this world
There are countless people in the world who need love and kindness
So needful in this world
Many people are in need of love and kindness
How many people are praying for love
There are many people who are hoping and wishing for love and connection
Let all the children know
Children should be taught the importance of showing love and kindness to others
Everywhere that they go
Children should make an effort to show love and kindness wherever they are
Their whole life long
This should be a lifelong habit for children to cultivate
Everyone, everyone, don't save it all for Christmas Day
Everyone should make an effort to show love and kindness year-round, not just during the holiday season
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CELINE DION, RIC WAKE, PETER ZIZZO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Valerie Makimian
Don't get so busy that you miss
Giving just a little kiss
To the ones you love
Don't even wait a little while
To give them just a little smile
A little is enough
How many people are crying
People are dying
How many people are asking for love
So don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
'Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on love
How could you wait another minute
A hug is warmer when you're in it
And, baby, that's a fact
And saying "I love you" is always better
Seasons, reasons, they don't matter
So don't hold back
How many people in this world
So needful in this world
How many people are praying for love
So don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
'Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on love
Pisces king
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find a way
To give a little love everyday
Don't save it all for Christmas Day
Find your way
Cause holidays have come and gone
But love lives on
If you give on
Love...
Neffey Edden
After 20 years this is still the most beautiful Christmas album
Jack Cai
Agree in every way!
Daniipickles
Absolutely
Rodwell Simon
I totally agree my friend. #QueenCeline
Coach Craze
Agreed.
The Real Tamartian
It's also the best!
Emanuel Sanders
It takes EVERY fiber of my being not to bawl whenever I hear this song! There are other versions, but Celine's takes you straight to heaven! Truly an I C O N !
Александр Жестков
yes!!!
MỌT SỬ VIỆT
I Love Celine Dion! She has the voice of a thousand angels!!!
Wennes Mota
Celine is one of the best singers of all time!