Diamond Rio released their debut, Diamond Rio, in 1991. It spawned five Top 10 Country hits, including the #1 hit "Meet in the Middle", and went platinum. Their second album, Close to the Edge, released the following year, had three Top 10 singles and went gold. In 1994, their third album was released. Love a Little Stronger wasn't very successful commercially, but did produce another Top 5 single in the title track.
The mid-90's marked both a low point in album-naming creativity and a high point in chart success. Their fourth album, innovatively titled IV and released in 1996, spun off three Top 5 singles. (One of these, "It's All In Your Head", featured a video with Martin Sheen as a fiery preacher engaged in snake handling, mirroring the lyrics of the song.) In 1997, Diamond Rio released its first greatest hits album, entitled Greatest Hits. The album had two brand-new songs: "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" hit #1, and "Imagine That" became yet another top 5 hit. In 1998, Unbelievable was released, giving the band two more top 5 singles. The title track also reached the top 40 on the Pop charts. In 2001, the band released One More Day, whose title track became another chart-topper. The following year, the band released Completely, whose lead track, "Beautiful Mess", became their 4th #1 hit. The album also spawned another #1 single in "I Believe". December 30th, 2005 found Diamond Rio playing their new single In God we Still Trust during halftime of the Vitalis Sun Bowl between UCLA and Northwestern University in El Paso, Texas. Their second Greatest Hits album is scheduled to be released May 9th, 2006.
Christmas Spirit
Diamond Rio Lyrics
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And I'll tell you a story, that you'll love to hear,
(ooohh)
It's Christmas time, the season's ripe
And all around the world, we celebrate the birth of Christ.
He came to bring us peace,
He came to bring us everything that we need to set us free.
Oh I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
As a child I still recall
Well, Christmas was my favorite season of them all
(oh) my heart was filled with childlike grace
And the hope there is in knowing
Why the savior came
He came to bring us peace
He came to bring us everything that we need
To set us free
Now I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
Yes I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
So turn your heart throbs in
And let god grow within
Not to destroy
The greatest gift I know
He came to earth below
To show us love
He came to bring us peace
He came to bring us joy
He came to bring us everything
In faith, if we believe
The gift that we receive
Is life and love and everything
The greatest gift I know
He came to earth below
He came to bring us everything
Still I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
Yes I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
Now I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
The song "Christmas Spirit" by Diamond Rio is a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. The lyrics speak about the joy and hope that Christmas brings to people all around the world. The lyrics invite everyone to come together to listen to a story about the birth of Christ and the peace and freedom that he brings. The song has a nostalgic feel as the singer recalls his childhood memories of Christmas filled with wonder and joy.
The chorus of the song expresses the desire to feel the Christmas spirit in one's heart once again, as the singer longs to experience the childlike grace and hope that comes with the season. The song encourages people to turn their hearts towards God and allow love to grow within them. The greatest gift of all, according to the song, is the love, joy, and peace that Christ brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone, come gather near,
Invitation to join and listen to a story.
And I'll tell you a story, that you'll love to hear,
Promise of an interesting story.
(ooohh)
Vocalization of anticipation.
It's Christmas time, the season's ripe
Acknowledgment of the current holiday season.
And all around the world, we celebrate the birth of Christ.
Recognition of the global celebration of Christ's birth.
He came to bring us peace,
Reference to Christ's mission of peace.
He came to bring us everything that we need to set us free.
Explanation that Christ brings everything we need to achieve personal freedom.
How I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
Expression of desire to experience the feelings associated with Christmas.
Oh I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
Reiteration of desire to experience Christmas emotions.
As a child I still recall
Remembrance of childhood experiences.
Well, Christmas was my favorite season of them all
Preference for Christmas above all other seasons.
(oh) my heart was filled with childlike grace
Description of the youthful feeling associated with Christmas.
And the hope there is in knowing
Recognition of the positive feelings that come with understanding the significance of Christmas.
Why the savior came
Question referencing the purpose of Christ's coming.
So turn your heart throbs in
Instruction to focus on internal feelings and emotions.
And let god grow within
Suggestion to allow God to influence one's internal state.
Not to destroy
Clarification that the intended outcome is growth, not harm.
The greatest gift I know
Assertion that the most significant gift is Christ himself.
He came to earth below
Reference to Christ's incarnation on Earth.
To show us love
Explanation that Christ came to demonstrate love.
He came to bring us peace
Reiteration of Christ's mission of peace.
He came to bring us joy
Assertion that Christ also brings joy.
In faith, if we believe
Condition for receiving the gifts of Christ.
The gift that we receive
Reference to the gifts of life and love associated with belief in Christ.
Is life and love and everything
Explication of the many inherent benefits of belief in Christ.
Still I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
Reiteration of the desire to experience Christmas emotions.
Yes I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
Confirmation of the desire to feel Christmas emotions.
Now I long to feel that Christmas spirit in my heart
Current desire to experience Christmas emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MONTY POWELL, MARTY ROE, AMBER LEPREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rhodahill7667
I know the bracketed is wrong but for the life of me I have no idea what he is saying!
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
chorus:
Holy night, Christ is born
shining light, hope is born
praise to God for he sent his son
celebrate life and the holy one
holy night Christ is born
(blankets and ringaling)
jingle bells jingling
in every box memories delivering
ribbons for tying days before wrapping
knick knacks galore, there’s just too much happening
never again, each year I swear ir
but somehow it happens
that old Christmas spirit.
Chorus
wintery cold, snowy white
children are wishing for santa tonight.
Hanging the lights, trimming the tree
stockings to stuff, carols to sing
but over the noise, in my heart I hear it
the gentle refrain, that old Christmas spirit
praise to God, for he sent his son
celebrate life and the holy one
holy night, Christ is born
holy night Christ is born
holy night...Christ is booooorn
@crystalgentry9133
Thank you so so much for posting this video. I cannot find this song anywhere except here Diamond Rio is my absolute favorite favorite group ever so thank you hope to hear from you.
@EzyDzy85
I used to have this cd and wore it OUT!!.. It was my favorite!
@shirlyolman
i like this song too much...merry Christmas...
@suemaher5282
December 2021 and first time I've heard this in UK Happy Xmas everyone.
@mndeputy119
One of the best albums....lol side 1 & 2 those were the days!
@MelissaKreil
This is my absolute favorite Christmas album! :)
@morganbendorf2948
Can’t find this anywhere on Spotify RIP 😭
@amandadenney6482
Love this album!
@stevenhoelderich9490
I have this Christmas CD.
@ravenfuckantifa2000
Merry Christmas!