Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
This Christmas
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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I'm gonna get to know you better
This Christmas
And as we trim the tree
How much fun it's gonna be together
This Christmas
Fireside's blazing bright
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
Presents and cards are here
My world is filled with cheer and you
This Christmas
And as I look around
Your eyes outshine the town, they do
This Christmas
Fireside's blazing bright
And we're caroling through the night
And this Christmas, will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
It's going to be a very special Christmas for me
The fireside's blazing bright
And we're caroling through the night
And this Christmas, will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
It's gonna be a special Christmas
Shake a hand, shake a hand
It's gonna be a special Christmas
I've got you baby
Merry Christmas darling, I love you
This Christmas
The song This Christmas by CeeLo Green is a classic Christmas song that utilizes traditional elements of the holiday such as mistletoe, trimming the tree, and caroling to depict the joy of spending the holidays with a loved one. The song begins with the line, "Hang all the mistletoe, I'm gonna get to know you better this Christmas," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is inviting a special person into their life and is looking forward to spending a magical holiday season together. As they trim the tree and sing carols, the singer expresses their excitement for being together, stating "how much fun it's gonna be together this Christmas."
The second verse goes on to highlight the joy and excitement the singer feels in the presence of their loved one. The lyrics state, "Presents and cards are here, my world is filled with cheer and you this Christmas. And as I look around, your eyes outshine the town, they do this Christmas." The singer feels overwhelmed with happiness and is grateful for the presence of their loved one during the holiday season. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that this Christmas is going to be a very special one for them and they express their love to their partner with the lines, "Merry Christmas darling, I love you. This Christmas."
Overall, The song This Christmas by CeeLo Green is a joyous and lively interpretation of the holiday season. It captures the essence of spending time with loved ones and highlights the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang all the mistletoe
I am excitedly decorating for Christmas and creating an atmosphere of romance
I'm gonna get to know you better
I want to spend more time with you and deepen our connection
This Christmas
The holiday season is a special time for us and I want to make it memorable
And as we trim the tree
Together we are decking out the tree and creating a beautiful display
How much fun it's gonna be together
We are going to make lasting memories and have a lot of fun spending time together this Christmas
Fireside's blazing bright
The warmth of the fire creates an inviting atmosphere
And we're caroling through the night
We are singing festive songs and enjoying each other's company all night long
And this Christmas will be
I anticipate that this Christmas season will bring something special and unique to our relationship
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
This holiday season is going to be particularly significant and meaningful to me
Presents and cards are here
We have gifts and cards to exchange and it adds to the joy of the holiday
My world is filled with cheer and you
You are such a positive influence in my life and Christmas is a reflection of that happiness and cheer
And as I look around
As I take in the moment and feel grateful for the people around me
Your eyes outshine the town, they do
Your eyes are captivating and make everything around us seem a little less important
It's going to be a very special Christmas for me
The anticipation of this holiday holds great personal significance to me
It's gonna be a special Christmas
I feel so strongly that this Christmas will be a memorable occasion
Shake a hand, shake a hand
Let's come together and show appreciation and love by shaking each other's hands
I've got you baby
My romantic partner adds joy and happiness to my life and I feel grateful for that
Merry Christmas darling, I love you
I express my love and well wishes to my partner in celebration of Christmas
This Christmas
I am focused on making the most of this holiday season and creating special memories with loved ones
Lyrics Β© Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Donny Edward Hathaway, Nadine McKinnor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ramasegoo
Cee Lo's music is so underrated. I freaking love his voice
@person7080
Rama BAKHOUM you can say that again
@mnm7684
Not really. Christmas music is way different than regular music.
@RMoribayashi
Thank you CeeLo for keeping the instrumental turnaround in 7/8 time like Donny wrote it. Most covers do the whole song in 4/4.
@EarlSchaffer
It's because they can't catch it lol
@cjmmjc2131
would that be the part with the crazy drummer beating the shit out of the bass drum
@HALFTHEMIKE
Iβm glad someone else noticed that. This is the only cover Iβve heard that keeps that part the same
@jezuspaz3967
Please check out my lastest Christmas song βall about youβ https://youtu.be/Uxh6iZCWkK8
@markmunoz4101
It's easier to "round out" most beats when covering a song. A little more of a task for the drummer in 7/8.
@rastapickney76
can't even begin to describe how much i love this man's voice