The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra board of trustees created The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra in 1977. Since then Erich Kunzel's efforts have made the "Pops" into an internationally known ensemble with half a dozen best-selling recordings a year and almost weekly subscription concerts.
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The Christmas Song
Erich Kunzel Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
"May your days be merry and bright
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
The lyrics to Erich Kunzel's "The Christmas Song" are a beautiful and simple description of the kind of Christmas that many people long for. The singer is dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones they used to know. The white snow that covers the trees and the ground, creates a beautiful winter wonderland that sparkles in the sunlight. The children in the song listen for the sound of sleigh bells and the singer hopes that their days will be merry and bright.
The song has a nostalgic and wistful quality, as if the singer is looking back on a simpler time of their childhood. The idea of a white Christmas is a popular one, and the song captures the romanticized image of Christmas that many people have. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this idea, with the singer hoping that every Christmas from now on will be exactly like the ones they used to know.
Overall, "The Christmas Song" communicates a kind of yearning for a perfect Christmas. The image of a white Christmas and the sound of sleigh bells create a magical atmosphere that the singer hopes to experience again. This song is a wonderful reminder of the beauty and joy that the holiday season can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I am yearning for a snowy Christmas with all my heart and soul, wishing for a picturesque, idyllic winter holiday season.
Just like the ones I used to know
I am reminiscing about the happy memories of past Christmases with snowfall and merriment, hoping to relive those joyful moments.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
I long for the sight of snow-covered trees shimmering in the festivities, and for the sound of children's laughter and amazement while listening to the sleigh bells ringing.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I desire to immerse myself in the magical atmosphere of Christmastime, with the snow crunching underfoot and the tune of sleigh bells ringing in the air.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I cannot stop dreaming and hoping for a white Christmas, for it is the epitome of all that is merry and joyous, the sign of the start of the holiday season.
With every Christmas card I write
As I pen down the warmth of Christmas greetings, I cannot help but express my longing for a white Christmas on every card I send, conveying my wishes for a happy and prosperous holiday season.
May your days be merry and bright
As I extend my well-wishes to those around me, I hope that their holiday season is filled with joy and happiness, with no room for sadness or sorrow.
And may all your Christmases be white
I pray and wish that every Christmas you celebrate in your lifetime is as magical and enchanting as a white Christmas, filled with love, laughter, and joy that lasts a lifetime.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin
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