In early 2000, both Roberson and Luckett were replaced with Williams and Farrah Franklin; however, Franklin quit after five months, leaving the group as a trio. Their third album, Survivor (2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious. In 2001, they announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers. The trio reunited three years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier (feat. T.I. & Lil' Wayne)". Since the group's official disbandment in 2006, Knowles, Rowland and Williams have reunited several times, including at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and 2018 Coachella festival.
Destiny's Child has sold more than sixty million records worldwide to date. Billboard ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time, the ninth most successful artist/band of the 2000s, placed the group 68th in its All-Time Hot 100 Artists list in 2008 and in December 2016, the magazine ranked them as the 90th most successful dance club artist of all time. The group was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and once for Best R&B Song.
This Christmas
Destiny's Child 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 is blazin' bright
And we're carolin' through the night
And this Christmas will be
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, yes they do, this Christmas
Shake a hand, shake a hand, darlin'
Shake a hand, shake a hand, shake a hand darlin'
Shake a hand, shake a hand, darlin'
Shake a hand, shake a hand, darlin'
The fireside is blazin' bright
While we're carolin' through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
The song "This Christmas" by Destiny's Child is a classic Christmas tune about love, togetherness, and joy during the holiday season. The lyrics express the desire to get to know someone better and have fun together during Christmas. The opening lines, "Hang all the mistletoes, I'm gonna get to know you better, this Christmas," sets the tone for the song - an invitation to spend time with someone and create memories during the festive season.
The singer talks about the joy of decorating the Christmas tree and how much fun it will be to do it together. The fire is blazing bright, creating a cozy atmosphere while they sing Christmas carols. The chorus then repeats that this Christmas is going to be a very special one, emphasizing how important it is to cherish the moment and the person they are spending it with.
The bridge of the song focuses on the presence of presents, cards, and the happiness of being with someone special. The final lines "shake a hand, shake a hand darlin'," can be interpreted as a form of greeting, a way of celebrating and acknowledging that they are together on this special day. Overall, the song is a sweet and uplifting holiday tune about love and being with loved ones during Christmas time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang all the mistletoes
I want to create a romantic atmosphere by hanging all the mistletoes
I'm gonna get to know you better, this Christmas
I look forward to spending quality time with you this Christmas and getting to know you better
And as we trim the tree
While decorating the Christmas tree together
How much fun it's gonna be together, this Christmas
We will have a lot of fun being together this Christmas
Fireside is blazin' bright
It's a cozy night as the fireplace is bright and warm
And we're carolin' through the night
We sing Christmas carols while enjoying the warmth of the fire
And this Christmas will be
This Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
A very special Christmas for me, expressing my excitement
Presents and cards are here
The gifts and cards have arrived
My world is filled with cheer and you, this Christmas
My world is filled with happiness and joy because of you, especially this Christmas
And as I look around
Observing the surroundings and the beauty of the festival
Your eyes outshine the town, yes they do, this Christmas
Your eyes are so beautiful that they make the whole town shine, saying this Christmas specifically
Shake a hand, shake a hand, darlin'
Let's spread love and shake hands with everyone, including the dearest
Shake a hand, shake a hand, shake a hand darlin'
Encouraging again to share love and happiness by shaking hands
Shake a hand, shake a hand, darlin'
Again, inviting everyone to shake hands in a friendly manner
Shake a hand, shake a hand, darlin'
One final invitation to shake hands and enjoy Christmas together
The fireside is blazin' bright
Repeating the previous line, considering it essential to set the festive mood
While we're carolin' through the night
Repeating the previous line, reaffirming the joy of enjoying Christmas night while singing carols
And this Christmas will be
A continuation of the 7th line
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
Further expressing personal excitement for a very special Christmas
Lyrics © Roba Music, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONNY EDWARD N HATHAWAY, NADINE MCKINNOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicolerobinson6294
My kid like " is that Beyonce", I'm like that Destiny's child. They like, "who". I'm old.
@estherkrishna1149
Im 15 and im a huggeee fan of destinys child😍
Girl, u gotta force legendary knowledge into ur kids lmao
@jenniferjuliana10
I literally know people in their 20’s that don’t know Destiny Child 😒
@hao9508
@Jenny Juliana where do you live? Cause I don't. No shade I'm really curious
@jenniferjuliana10
Ha !O I live in UK but I’m from Portugal.
The people that I’m mentioning are Black Europeans just like myself but they grow up solely in African culture.
I mean, my mum is African and came to Europe in 1992 and she knows Destiny Child. So there’s no excuse tbh.
@hao9508
@Jenny Juliana lol thanks for the culture lesson. I'm live in France and every black person I met knew about them lol.
@VixxenFellie
2023 still a vibe
@tishmoses3814
Facts
@VixxenFellie
@@tishmoses3814 knew I couldn't be the only one🫂🫶🏽 We are soul familia💛🎶
@sophiaa1167
Fr