Bells
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City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling
Of Christmas

Children laughing
People passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner, you'll hear

Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas day

Strings of street lights
Even stop lights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures

Hear the snow crunch
See the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene
And above all this bustle, you'll hear

Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city




Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Silver Bells" by Gavin have a festive tone and tell the story of Christmas in the city. The song describes the city streets bustling with holiday shoppers and decorations, as people hurry to find gifts for their loved ones. The chorus of the song emphasizes the joyous feeling of the holiday season, as the silver bells ringing in the city signal the approach of Christmas day.


The lyrics also highlight the laughter of children and the happiness of people as they pass by one another, exchanging smiles and greetings. The imagery of the streetlights, stop lights, and Christmas decorations creates a vivid picture of a busy and festive city during the holiday season. The snow crunching underfoot and the excitement of children add to the magical quality of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The sidewalks of the city are bustling with activity


Dressed in holiday style
The city is beautifully decorated for the holiday season


In the air there's a feeling
There is a palpable sense of Christmas cheer in the atmosphere


Of Christmas
This feeling is specifically related to the holiday season


Children laughing
The sound of happy children can be heard


People passing
The people of the city are going about their business


Meeting smile after smile
The people they encounter are friendly and happy


And on every street corner, you'll hear
No matter where you go in the city, you will hear


Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of ringing bells, particularly those made of silver


It's Christmas time in the city
This sound is associated with the holiday season in the city


Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
The bells are ringing with a joyful tone


Soon it will be Christmas day
This sound is a reminder that Christmas is coming soon


Strings of street lights
The lights in the streets of the city are strung together


Even stop lights
Even the traffic lights are decorated for the season


Blink a bright red and green
These lights are flashing with the colors of Christmas


As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
The holiday shoppers are hurrying home with their purchases


Hear the snow crunch
The sound of snow being compressed underfoot can be heard


See the kids bunch
Children are gathering in groups to play in the snow


This is Santa's big scene
The snowy scene is reminiscent of the traditional image of Christmas, including Santa Claus


And above all this bustle, you'll hear
Despite all the noise and commotion, there is one sound that stands out


Silver bells, silver bells
The ringing of silver bells is still audible above everything else


It's Christmas time in the city
This sound is a constant reminder of the holiday season in the city


Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
The joyful sound of the bells continues to be heard


Soon it will be Christmas day
The sound of the bells serves as a countdown to the arrival of Christmas




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston

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RealDeal

You can really see the skill difference it’s crazy. Gavin looks like a high school state champ wrestling a college wrestler

Megan Coffey

I have met Gavin bell

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