Christmas
Clarence Lyrics
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Of this holiday with you
We could sit around together
Spin records old and new
A little bit of cake now
Do the things we used to do
Jingle Bells will be ringin'
Sharing, strolling, singin'
Making tracks in the snow
I'll be with you Christmas
Maybe yes, maybe no
Oh, maybe yes, maybe no
Christmas time is joyful
It's a lonely season too
Many people are so cheerful
Some are alone and some are blue
It would make my Christmas happy
If I have it all with you
C'mon baby, yea, yea
The lyrics of Clarence's song, Christmas, contain a simple yet sincere message, expressing the importance of spending time with someone special during the holiday season. The first verse conveys the desire to share the joy of the holiday with someone, to sit together and listen to music, maybe even enjoying a cake. The second verse acknowledges that, while this may be a happy time for many people, it can also be a lonely one for some, highlighting how the temporary companionship of another can make all the difference. Finally, the chorus goes back and forth, expressing the uncertainty of whether or not this person will be able to spend this time together, in a playful yet hopeful tone.
This song is particularly poignant coming from Clarence, who has earned a reputation for his passionate and emotive performances. It is said to reflect the way he viewed the world, seeking love, and companionship wherever he could find it. Notably, the song was released posthumously, after Clarence's untimely death in 2011, at the age of 69.
Line by Line Meaning
If I can have one hour
If I could just spend a little bit of time with you during this Christmas season
Of this holiday with you
Spending the Christmas holiday with you would be so great
We could sit around together
We could spend some quality time sitting together
Spin records old and new
Listen to some classic and modern music together
A little bit of cake now
We could share some cake together
Do the things we used to do
Let's do some of the things we used to do when we were together
Jingle Bells will be ringin'
The sound of jingle bells will fill the air
Kids out all alone
Children are out playing in the snow
Sharing, strolling, singin'
They're sharing, walking, and singing together
Making tracks in the snow
They're leaving footprints in the snow
I'll be with you Christmas
I hope to spend Christmas with you
Maybe yes, maybe no
I'm not sure if we'll be able to spend Christmas together or not
Oh, maybe yes, maybe no
It's uncertain if we'll be together for Christmas
Christmas time is joyful
The Christmas season is full of happiness and joy
It's a lonely season too
But it can also be a season of loneliness for some people
Many people are so cheerful
There are many people who are happy and in good spirits
Some are alone and some are blue
But there are also those who are alone and feeling sad
It would make my Christmas happy
Spending time with you would make my Christmas a happy one
If I have it all with you
If I'm able to spend the entire holiday with you
C'mon baby, yea, yea
Let's do this, come on
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chuck Berry
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