Rice was born in Washington DC, and has been a resident of Franklin and Nashville TN since his early twenties.
From his official website: "In 1996 he signed with a record label (Rocketown Records) as their first artist. After four plus albums and a few handfuls of Christian radio hit singles, he moved to an indie label (Eb+Flo) started by his producer and long time friend Monroe Jones. This new label relationship helped him expand his musical reach into more mainstream pop radio, especially with his light-hearted love songs 'When Did You Fall (In Love With Me)' and 'Lemonade,' still heard in Home Depots, Toys-R-Uses, restaurant bathrooms, airports and shopping malls around the country."
In June 2022, Tates Creek Presbyterian Church released a report on allegations of past sexual misconduct by Rice after commencing an investigation in October 2020.
Let It Snow
Chris Rice Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Oh, it doesn't show signs of stoppin'
So I brought some corn for popping
And the lights are turned way down low
And when we finally kiss goodnight
How I hate going out in the storm
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
Though the fire is slowly dying
Dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
And when we finally kiss goodnight
How I hate going out in the storm
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
Dear, we're still goodbying
As as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
As as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow
Chris Rice's "Let It Snow" is a classic Christmas song that paints the picture of a cozy night in, as snow falls outside. The song's opening lines, "though the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful," capture the sense of warmth and comfort created by a blazing fire in a cozy room, while the snow and wind rage outside. Rice's lyrics invite us to imagine a perfect winter's night, unhurried and free of the usual demands of work or travel, as he sings, "and since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow."
As the song progresses, Rice's words evoke the search for any small comforts during the long winter slog, as he talks about bringing in corn to pop and turning down the lights. The promise of warmth and comfort becomes all the more important as a storm rages outside, making the prospect of leaving the house unbearable. Yet, even as the fire begins to die down, Rice's lyrics remind us of the power of love to stave away the cold, and the song ends on a hopeful and reassuring note.
Overall, "Let It Snow" is not just a Christmas song, but a song about finding warmth and comfort even in the harshest of weather, and seeking out the small comforts that can make even the coldest winter's night bearable.
Line by Line Meaning
Though the weather outside is frightful
Even though the weather is scary and cold outside, there is a comforting fire inside.
But the fire is so delightful
The fire inside is so pleasant and enjoyable that it can help forget about the frightful weather outside.
And since we've no place to go
As there is nowhere else to be, might as well stay inside and enjoy the warmth of the fire instead.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let the snow continue to fall outside while we stay warm inside with the fire.
Oh, it doesn't show signs of stoppin'
The snow is not letting up anytime soon, meaning it will continue to pile up outside.
So I brought some corn for popping
To further enjoy the warm and cozy environment of being inside, popcorn is being prepared to snack on.
And the lights are turned way down low
The atmosphere inside is being set to reflect a calm and peaceful environment, with the lights dimmed down low.
And when we finally kiss goodnight
At the end of the night, when it is time to say goodnight, a kiss is shared between the individuals present.
How I hate going out in the storm
Although the thought of going outside into the storm feels dreadful, it is a necessary task to go home.
But if you'll really hold me tight
If the person being said to holds the artist tight, they may be more likely to forget about the weather and feel comforted and secure.
All the way home I'll be warm
If the person holds the singer tightly enough, the warmth felt may transcend outside of just physical warmness, causing the singer to feel emotionally warm as well.
Though the fire is slowly dying
As the night draws to an end, the still present warmth and coziness inside is slowly fading away.
Dear, we're still goodbying
Even though the night is ending and it is time to say goodbye, there is still a closeness and affection present between those present.
But as long as you love me so
As long as the love between those present remains strong and true, the memory and feeling of the night will continue on.
As as long as you love me so
Repeating the sentiment from the previous line, as long as there is love between the individuals present, the memory and feeling of the night will continue on.
Let it snow, let it snow
Let the snow continue to fall and pile up outside without worry, as the warmth and love from those present inside will be enough.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Repeated again to solidify the idea that the weather outside is of no concern as long as love and warmth are present inside.
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.