Let It Be Christmas
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Weather's getting cold again
The leaves are falling off the trees
You can almost sense it's time

For jingle bells and wrapping things
Every drive way's full of cars
Kids out of school in the yards
When there's lights on every street
Snowflakes on everything
Well it's just what you've been waiting for all year
When you believe in Santa Claus
When you give gifts just because
And you drive all night only to be near
The ones you love
Well it must be Christmas

All you see is red and green
And people wearing winter coats
Every church has a Nativity
For everyone to see

That's how you know

When there's lights on every street
Snowflakes on everything
Well it's just what you've been waiting for all year
When you believe in Santa Claus
When you give gifts just because
And you drive all night only to be near
The ones you love
Well it must be Christmas

When you believe in Santa Claus
When you give gifts just because
And you drive all night only to be near
The ones you love
Well it must be Christmas





It must be Christmas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Young's song "It Must Be Christmas" capture the spirit and atmosphere of the holiday season. The opening lines set the scene, describing the cooling weather and the leaves falling off the trees, creating a sense of anticipation for what is to come. The mention of jingle bells and wrapping things implies the excitement of holiday preparations.


The following verse highlights the signs of Christmas approaching; every driveway full of cars suggests people coming together, and children being out of school in the yards implies a break from routine and the joy of spending time with loved ones. The chorus emphasizes the visual cues of the season, with lights on every street and snowflakes decorating everything. This imagery creates a festive ambiance, evoking a sense of wonder and delight.


The second verse further reinforces the festive atmosphere, describing people wearing winter coats and churches displaying Nativity scenes for all to see. The line "That's how you know" suggests that these symbols and traditions are synonymous with the holiday season, indicating a collective recognition and celebration of Christmas.


The final chorus reiterates the themes of belief in Santa Claus, giving gifts out of love and driving long distances to be with family and friends. The repetition of the phrase "Well it must be Christmas" emphasizes the joy and significance of this time of year.


Line by Line Meaning

Weather's getting cold again
The temperature is decreasing, indicating the arrival of winter.


The leaves are falling off the trees
The foliage is shedding, signifying the transition from autumn to winter.


You can almost sense it's time
You can intuitively perceive that the holiday season is approaching.


For jingle bells and wrapping things
Preparations for Christmas include festive decorations and gift-wrapping.


Every driveway's full of cars
Residential driveways are occupied by vehicles indicating gatherings and celebrations.


Kids out of school in the yards
Children are enjoying their time off from school, playing outside.


When there's lights on every street
The illumination of lights adorning every street typifies the holiday spirit.


Snowflakes on everything
The presence of snowflakes covering various surfaces creates a wintry atmosphere.


Well it's just what you've been waiting for all year
The joyous anticipation of Christmas finally being realized after a year-long wait.


When you believe in Santa Claus
Embracing the belief in the mythical figure of Santa Claus.


When you give gifts just because
Engaging in the act of giving presents without any particular reason other than generosity.


And you drive all night only to be near
Traveling throughout the night solely to be in close proximity to your loved ones.


The ones you love
The individuals who hold a special place in your heart.


Well it must be Christmas
All the aforementioned signs and sentiments conclusively indicate the arrival of Christmas.


All you see is red and green
The predominant colors visible are red and green, symbolizing the holiday season.


And people wearing winter coats
Individuals dressed in warm winter attire to combat the cold weather.


Every church has a Nativity
Each place of worship showcases a Nativity scene representing the birth of Jesus.


For everyone to see
Accessible for all to witness and appreciate.


That's how you know
This is a clear indication or recognition of Christmas being near.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER YOUNG, JOHNNY BULFORD, WILL DOUGHTY

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