Christmas Spirit
Donna Summer (Holiday) Lyrics
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And I'll tell you a story that you'll love
Ooh it's christmas time
The season's right
The season's right
And all around the world we celebrate the birth of Christ
He came to bring us peace
To set us free
Oh I long to feel that christmas spirit in my heart
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 child night praise
And I hope there is you know it
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've known
He came to earth to bring love
To show us love
He came to bring us peace
He came to bring us joy
He came to bring us everything
Have faith if we believe
The gift that we receive
Is like that love and everything
The greatest gift I've known
He came to earth to bring love
He came to bring us everything
Still l 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 Donna Summer speaks of the joy and sense of fulfillment that comes with the festive season. The opening verse encourages listeners to come close so that the singer can share a story about Christmas. She then goes on to talk about the excitement that comes with the season globally, as it is celebrated as the birth of Christ. The chorus reveals the desire of the singer to feel the Christmas spirit in her heart, and the longing to experience that sense of fulfillment and joy once again.
The second verse takes on a more nostalgic tone, as the singer reflects back on her childhood and the memories of Christmas she has carried with her. She remembers feeling so happy during the season, with her heart filled with child-like praise. The verse also poses a question about why the savior came, to which the chorus responds that he came to bring peace and everything we need to set us free. The final verse calls on listeners to turn their hearts towards God and allow him to grow within. It also reminds us of the love that the savior brought to earth, the peace, and joy that we receive when we believe in him.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone gather near
Come close to me, for I have something important to say
And I'll tell you a story that you'll love
Listen close, for I am about to share an amazing tale
Ooh it's christmas time
We are now in the special season marked by festivities around Christmas
The season's right
It is now the time of year when everything is ready for the celebration of Christmas
And all around the world we celebrate the birth of Christ
Across the world, we observe the birth of Jesus Christ with great joy
He came to bring us peace
Jesus came to earth to bring us calmness and serenity
He came to bring us everything that we need
Jesus came to offer us all that we require to be saved
To set us free
To unburden us from the yoke of sin and grant us freedom
Oh I long to feel that christmas spirit in my heart
I desire to experience the essence of Christmas deep within my soul
As a child I still recall
I remember the memories of my childhood
Well christmas was my favorite season of them all
The Christmas season was the most exceptional time of the year in my youth
Oh my heart was filled with child night praise
My heart was overflowing with pure and innocent love for Christ
And I hope there is you know it
And I pray that you acknowledge it too
Why the savior came
The reason Christ came down to earth
So turn your heart throbs in
Direct your emotions to the joy of the Holy seasons
And let God grow within
Open yourself up to let God's love flourish within you
Not to destroy
To mend and renew our hearts, not break them apart
He came to earth to bring love
Jesus came to bring an everlasting love to all humanity
To show us love
To prove to humanity that God loves us all
He came to bring us joy
Jesus came to grant us happiness and marvelous delight
Have faith if we believe
Trust in the Holy Son, and all will be possible
The gift that we receive
The present we get from Christ upon believing in him
Is like that love and everything
It is based on boundless affection and completes us in every way
The greatest gift I've known
As the most significant present I have ever experienced
Still l long to feel that christmas spirit in my heart
I still want to experience the true meaning of Christmas every year deep in my soul
Yes I long to feel that christmas spirit in my heart
Indeed, I wish to sense the essence of Christmas in my soul
Now I long to feel that christmas spirit in my heart
I yearn to experience the genuine meaning of Christmas right now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH
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