Gladys Knight, born on May 28, 1944, developed her singing style while singing with her family at Baptist church functions. Though the group first released recordings in 1958, their career really got started when Motown founder Berry Gordy witnessed them perform at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1966 and felt very impressed. With a career following spanning decade after decade, featuring many hits, the group has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jingle Bells
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics
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In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
jimmy shang and kenya?
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And we all fell in the snow
what a way to go
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
The classic Christmas song "Jingle Bells" is a timeless favorite that is enjoyed by people of all ages worldwide. The upbeat melody and catchy refrain describe a joyful ride through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, laughing all the way, and making spirits bright. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement, merriment, and carefree fun, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of the holiday season.
The first part of the song sets the scene for a winter sleigh ride, with the upbeat rhythm and bells adding to the festive atmosphere. The second part of the song tells a story of a recent sleigh ride that the singer took with two friends, Jimmy Shang and Kenya. Unfortunately, the horse was "lean and lank," and they got stuck in a snowdrift. Despite their misfortune, the trio still found joy in the experience, singing and laughing all the way.
Overall, "Jingle Bells" is a joyful and upbeat song perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow
Riding swiftly over the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
In a sleigh pulled by a single horse with an open top
O'er the fields we go
Traveling across the fields
Laughing all the way
Enjoying the ride and laughing happily
Bells on bob tails ring
The bells on the horses' harness are ringing
Making spirits bright
Lifting everyone's mood and making them happy
What fun it is to laugh and sing
How enjoyable it is to laugh and sing together
A sleighing song tonight
Singing a song while sleighing tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
The bells on the harness are jingling
Jingle all the way
The bells jingle throughout the ride
Oh, what fun it is to ride
The ride is very enjoyable
In a one horse open sleigh
In a sleigh pulled by a single horse with an open top
A day or two ago
A couple of days in the past
I thought I'd take a ride
I decided to go for a ride
jimmy shang and kenya?
Unclear, possibly referring to the people riding alongside the singer
Was seated by my side
Were sitting next to me
The horse was lean and lank
The horse was skinny and long
Misfortune seemed his lot
Bad luck seemed to follow the horse
We got into a drifted bank
The sleigh went into a snowbank
And we all fell in the snow
Everyone in the sleigh fell into the snow
what a way to go
Expression of surprise and/or amusement at the situation
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Riding in a sleigh pulled by a single horse with an open top, expressing enthusiasm
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Written by: CHUCK HOWARD, EDDY ARNOLD, JAMES PIERPONT
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