Christmas Time After Time
Downing Will Lyrics
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Happiness and cheer
Time for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Sleigh bells in, in the air
There's beauty every, every, every, everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories are there
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories are there
Christmas time
Christmas time
Christmas time
Ohh, that we could, we could always see
Such spirit through the year
The lyrics of Downing Will's "Christmas Time After Time" express a sense of longing and nostalgia. In the first verse, the singer is lying in bed, listening to the sound of the clock ticking and thinking of someone they miss. They feel caught up in circles and confounded by the memories that flood their mind. As they look back on warm nights and a suitcase full of memories, they are struck by the way time seems to repeat itself, returning "time after time."
The second verse further explores the theme of time and distance. The singer remembers a time when they and the person they miss were walking together, but the singer was too caught up in their own thoughts to hear what the other was saying. The other person urged them to slow down, but the singer kept moving forward, leaving the other person behind. Now, in hindsight, the singer regrets their haste and wishes they could go back to that moment and do things differently.
The chorus of the song transforms these feelings of regret into a promise of love and support. The singer declares that if the other person ever gets lost or falls, they will always be there to catch them and help them find their way again. The repetition of the phrase "time after time" reinforces the idea that this promise is not just for the present moment, but for all the moments ahead.
Overall, Downing Will's "Christmas Time After Time" captures the bittersweet feeling of looking back on memories and longing for a simpler time. It reminds us that time is both a force of division and a source of connection, and that even when we can't physically be with the people we love, our memories and our love can still bring us together across time and distance.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying in my bed
I am in my bed
I hear the clock tick and think of you
I hear clock ticking and I think of you
Caught up in circles
I am confused and unsure about what to do
Confusion is nothing new
I am used to feeling confused
Flash back warm night, almost left behind
I can remember a warm night that almost feels like it was in the past
Suitcase of memories
I have memories that I carry with me like luggage
Time after
I keep moving forward
Sometime you pictured me
Sometimes you imagine what I'm doing
I'm walking too far ahead
I am moving too quickly
You're calling to me
You are trying to get my attention
I can't hear what you've said
I can't understand what you are saying
Then you said, "Go slow, I fall behind"
You told me to slow down because you can't keep up
The second hand unwinds
Time keeps passing
If you're lost you can look
If you feel lost, you can search for me
And you will find me, time after time
I will always be here for you, no matter how much time passes
If you fall I will catch you
If you fall, I will be there to support you
I'll be waiting, time after time
I will always be here for you
After my picture fades
When I am no longer in the spotlight
And darkness has turned to grey
When times are difficult and life seems dull
Watching through windows
You are observing me from afar
You're wondering if I'm OK
You are concerned about my well-being
Secrets stolen from deep inside
I have hidden secrets
The drum beats out of time
My life is out of sync
Lyrics © LEE MENDELSON FILM PROD., INC., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Guaraldi, Lee Maurice Mendelson
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