Their self-titled debut studio album was released in 2006 and achieved success in the United States, shipping a million copies domestically, while spawning two singles with top 10 hit "Show Stopper" and the ballad "Ride for You." The group released their sophomore and final album "Welcome to the Dollhouse", on March 18, 2008, following the release of their second top 10 hit single "Damaged". Both albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. They became the first female group in Billboard's history to consecutively debut albums at #1, placing them in the Guinness Book of World Records.
On January 27, 2009, Richard confirmed to MTV.com in an interview that Danity Kane had indeed split up. The final seasons of Making The Band 4 documented the split. All members ventured off into solo careers with hopes of a reunion in the future.
In August 2013 a teaser campaign was launched via their official website that ended with an announcement about the return of Danity Kane at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. The official announcement was made without D. Woods in the group lineup.
On May 16, 2014, at their first #DKNoFilter tour concert in San Francisco, Aundrea Fimbres announced her departure from the group to focus on her family and the "next chapter of her life".
In August 2014, it was reported that Police were called to investigate a violent outbreak between Aubrey O'Day and Dawn Richard at the recording studio the group were working at the time. Just days later through an online document, both O'Day and Shannon Bex announced that the band had split up once again.
Home For Christmas
Danity Kane Lyrics
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Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
(Shannon)
I look out the window,
the neighbor's puttin' up Santas,
The Christmas lights gettin' hung up.
(Aubrey)
Sadness falls in my face,
knowing you ain't home today.
It's been so long since I've seen your face,
Way to long for a warm embrace.
(Group)
Why won't you come today? On christmas day?
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
(Aundrea)
It's hard to be alone,
Buy your presents when you're gone.
For you to see your child's face,
To hold your family-just one day.
(Dawn)
Haven't you put up the tree?
Hangin' mistletoe just to kiss me.
To dress like Santa so the kids,
Won't know we bought the presents.
(Group (Dawn, ad-libs))
Why won't you come today? (I want you home today) On Christmas Day? ('Cause I miss you)
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas, (Home for Christmas)
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day. (Hey, yeah)
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas, (I want you home)
i want you home, i want you home on christmas day. (Hey!)
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
(Bridge, Group)
I wish upon a star,
That wherever you are,
You will think of me,
You will think of me,
(Aundrea)
Think of me, yeah!
(Group (Dawn, ad-libs))
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day. (Ooh)
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas, (I want you home)
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day. (I wish upon a star)
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas, (I want you home)
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day (I want you home, love)
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas, (Ooh, yeah, yeah)
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas,
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
The song Home for Christmas by girl group Danity Kane is a heart-wrenching plea to a loved one to come home for the holidays. The song starts with Aundrea's iconic chorus of "Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh, o'er the fields we go, laughing all the way." This classic holiday verse is juxtaposed with Shannon's reflective opening, "I look out the window, and see it starts to snow, the neighbor's puttin' up Santas, The Christmas lights gettin' hung up," setting the tone for the rest of the song. Aubrey's verse adds a layer of sadness, as she sings of missing her loved one and longing for a warm embrace. The group comes back together for the chorus, pleading for their loved one to come home for Christmas and just be together as a family for one day.
The lyrics of Home for Christmas express feelings that are familiar to many during the holiday season. The desperate desire to be surrounded by loved ones and traditions is universal, and this song captures that yearning perfectly. The repetition of the chorus adds to the emotional urgency, as the group begs their loved one to come home. The bridge featuring Aundrea's powerful vocals adds an extra layer of raw emotion, as the group wishes upon a star that their loved one will think of them during the holiday season.
Overall, Home for Christmas is a beautifully written and performed holiday ballad that perfectly captures the bittersweet feelings of the season. It's a song about longing and hope, family and tradition, and the importance of being together during the holidays.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow
We are traveling quickly through the snowy terrain
In a one horse open sleigh
We are riding in a traditional sleigh with one horse pulling us
O'er the fields we go
We are traveling over vast, open spaces
Laughing all the way
We are enjoying the moment and having a good time
I look out the window,
I am observing the scene outside
and see it starts to snow,
I witness the beginning of a snowfall
the neighbor's puttin' up Santas,
My neighbors are decorating their homes with Christmas decorations
The Christmas lights gettin' hung up.
I can see the preparations being made for the holiday
Sadness falls in my face,
I feel a deep sense of melancholy come over me
knowing you ain't home today.
I am aware that someone I care for is not with me on this holiday
It's been so long since I've seen your face,
I haven't seen the person I'm missing in a significant amount of time
Way to long for a warm embrace.
I yearn for physical affection and comfort
Why won't you come today? On christmas day?
I am questioning why the person I am missing couldn't come home for this special day
I want you home, I want you home for Christmas
I deeply desire for this person to be with me on this holiday
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas,
I want physical and emotional closeness with the person during this holiday season
It's hard to be alone,
Being without someone I care for on this holiday is difficult
Buy your presents when you're gone.
I have to do the holiday preparations on my own without this person's help
For you to see your child's face,
I want the missing person to experience the joy of seeing their child at Christmas
To hold your family-just one day.
I want the missing person to be able to spend time with their family, even if it's just for one day
Haven't you put up the tree?
I am asking if the holiday decorations have been put up
Hangin' mistletoe just to kiss me.
I want the person to show me physical affection with a Christmas tradition
To dress like Santa so the kids,
I want the person to take part in Christmas traditions with their children
Won't know we bought the presents.
I don't want the children to know that the presents under the tree were bought by the parents
I wish upon a star,
I am putting my hopes and desires out into the universe
That wherever you are,
I want the person to be in a positive, safe place
You will think of me,
I want the person to remember me fondly
Think of me, yeah!
It's important to me that the person remembers me during the holiday season
I want you home, I want you home on Christmas Day.
I desire the person to be with me on this specific holiday
To hold my hand and be with me for Christmas,
I want the person to be physically and emotionally present during this holiday season
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gummiebear727
This has got to be one of my favorite pop/modern Christmas songs!
Audrey Leonard
Love this song.
A Blake
I love this song.! Brings so much memories
janette lopez
I love this song!!thanx for posting it up
Nerdlyne Falaise
Love this song
Brutally Honest
it christmas time again and i never miss this song in christmas!
TraiShaunTV
They sang this!!!!
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I heard this song today while waiting for the train and at first i didnt know it was DK but thank God i found it and it was really sad that they broke up they sure will be miss.
indiancutie901
god these songs make me think of the old days.....i wish they were still together:(
Denishea Bates
Danity Kane is back !