Her first album was Santa Claus Lane (2002), a collection of Christmas songs which included duets with Lil Romeo, Christina Milian, and her sister Haylie Duff. Accompanied by the Disney Channel-only single “Tell Me a Story”, it peaked well outside the top 100 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, but eventually received a gold certification. The album’s title track was included on the soundtrack to The Santa Clause 2, and another song, “What Christmas Should Be” was used in Cheaper by the Dozen. Duff sang several tracks for the soundtrack to The Lizzie McGuire Movie, including “Why Not”, which became a modest top twenty hit in Australia.
Duff’s second studio album, Metamorphosis (2003), included contributions by songwriter-producers such as The Matrix and reached number one on the U.S. and Canadian charts. It became one of the biggest selling albums of the year in the U.S. and has since gone to sell over 3.7 million copies. The lead single, “So Yesterday”, was a top ten hit in several countries and its music video received heavy airplay on MTV, while “Come Clean” became Duff’s first top forty U.S. hit and reached the top twenty elsewhere. The third single, “Little Voice”, was not released in the U.S. and was a minor hit in Canada and Australia. In late 2003 Duff embarked on her first concert tour, the Metamorphosis Club Tour and later the Most Wanted tour. All shows on her tour were sold out, a feat neither Britney Spears nor Christina Aguilera achieved that year. She won the award for Best New Artist at the 2004 World Music Awards and Best Female Artist at the Kids Choice Awards of 2004.
Duff’s third album, Most Wanted (2005), comprised her favorite tracks from her previous two albums, remixes, and new songs inspired by pop-rock musicians such as The Killers and Muse. Duff stated that it was not a greatest hits album, but that her label told her it was time to release a new album. She had more creative control over Most Wanted compared to her previous releases, co-writing and co-producing all of the new material with Joel Madden and his brother Benji, both of the band Good Charlotte. The lead single, “Wake Up”, became Duff’s highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 and her highest peaking single in the U.S., and its video received heavy rotation on MTV. The video for the second single, “Beat of My Heart”, was also popular, but the single itself did not chart in the U.S. The album itself debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became her third number-one debut in Canada. By March 2006, it had sold 1.3 million copies in the U.S. An Italy-only compilation, 4Ever, was released in 2006.
Duff’s fourth album, Dignity, was released on April 4 2007. It reached the top five in the U.S. and Canada, the top twenty in Australia and the top forty in the UK. Duff co-wrote all but two of the material for the album with Kara DioGuardi, and she also worked with producer-songwriter Rhett Lawrence in Toronto, Canada. It shows her more mature side. The Dignity tour began in mid-2007.
Although Hollywood Records was planning to release up to five singles from Dignity, only three were actually released: “Play with Fire”, presiding the album release, became a minor club hit but failed to chart in the U.S.; the second single, “With Love”, was more successful, becoming Duff’s biggest U.S. Hot 100 hit and topping the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The music video for “With Love” was used as a commercial for Duff’s first fragrance, With Love… Hilary Duff, which was launched in September 2006; “Wrapped With Love” a new fragrance was released latter in 2008. The music video for “Stranger” was released on July 6. Critics applauded Duff for the music and video, pointing: “this is how a modern pop anthem should sound”. The video has Duff dressing up as a snake charmer in a sexy Balinese-inspired costume. The video received heavy airplay on MTV and Muchmusic and was very active in charts.
On September, 2008, It was officially announced that Hilary would be leaving her record label Hollywood Records after six years of service due to lack of promotion Dignity had been having since its release and lack of creative freedom since the very first album.
In November 2008, Duff’s second greatest hits album (and last album with Hollywood Records), Best of Hilary Duff, was released with two new songs: “Holiday,” and the album’s first single “Reach Out,” which samples Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus.” The song became Duff’s third #1 dance hit despite the lack of airplay.
Between labels, Duff took a hiatus for recording new music. During this time, she began appearing in independent films such as War, Inc. (2008), According to Greta (2009), and Bloodworth (2010). She later released the novel Elixir (2010), which became a New York Times best seller. The book was followed by the sequels Devoted (2011) and True (2013).
She returned to music in 2014, signing with RCA Records. Through RCA, she released two new singles, "Chasing the Sun" and "All About You", originally planned to be the lead single from her new album. Citing a change in the musical direction of the album, she released another new single "Sparks" on April 6, 2015, which debuted and peaked at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became her fourth top ten hit on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. Her fifth studio album Breathe In. Breathe Out. was released on June 12, 2015. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, becoming her fifth top five album. Duff also has worked with numerous charities and organizations throughout her career, and currently stars in the comedy-drama series Younger as Kelsey Peters. She has sold an estimated 15 million records since her debut in 2002.
Tell Me a Story
Hilary Duff Lyrics
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Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas eve
[Lil' Romeo:]
Ok
It was a night before Christmas
And all through the house
Not even a mouse
The stockings was hung
By the chimney with care
With hopes that st. nick soon would be there
Me and my sisters and brothers getting ready for bed
Can't wait to get toys for all the break bread
Mom's in plent jammies in the middle
And pops still
Santa coming eating the cookies and milk
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil' Romeo:]
Could it be a dream
I think I heard a noise
Jumped out of bed and
It's the no limit boys
I ran to the window
Creak creak
Bright red shin'nin the new Huh-v
Snow in the south haaa that's kinda silly
Is it santa claus or is it my uncle willy
Ya know here we play games but this one feels weird
When I see 8 shiny reindeer
Bout to come and get me
Come on
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
[Lil' Romeo:]
Ok
You want to know
Check it out
Now santa
Called them by name
Dasher, dancer, prancer
And they all came
Vixen, comet, cupid eyes droopin
Low ears they look's like they snoop'n
Can't forget donner and blitz
3 kings
They was carry'n the gifts
[Hilary:]
T-t-t-t-tell me a
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
[Lil' Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil' Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
I couldn't believe they were fly'n so high
To the moon and the stars and the lonely sky
They went up and around
And sung as they flew
With the sleigh and the toys
And Saint nicholas too
[Lil' Romeo:]
Yo it ain't about the gifts
But I'm glad santa came
Thanks for the video games and the bling-bling
My lil sisters got bikes an trains
I'm just glad for the love and thangs
So you better not shout
You better not pout
Why'all know what I'm talkin' about
Merry christmas to all
And have a good night
Yo hilary bring the chorus in right
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
Tell me a story
[Lil Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
[Instrumental Break]
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
The song "Tell Me A Story" by Hilary Duff featuring Lil' Romeo is a playful and cheerful holiday tune that tells the story of a magical Christmas Eve. In the first verse, Hilary sings about her belief that anything can happen on Christmas Eve, and Lil' Romeo chimes in by starting a whimsical story about the night before Christmas. According to Lil' Romeo's story, he and his family are getting ready for bed when they hear a noise outside. They look out the window and see Santa Claus and his reindeer flying in the sky. The children are thrilled and grateful for the gifts they receive, but as Lil' Romeo reminds us, it's not just about the presents, but about the love and joy of the holiday season.
The lyrics of "Tell Me A Story" capture the sense of anticipation and wonder that are so central to the Christmas season. The song reminds us of the magic and excitement that we all feel during the holidays, no matter how old we are. Whether we're waiting for Santa Claus or spending time with loved ones, there's a sense of joy and warmth that we associate with this time of year. Overall, "Tell Me A Story" is a joyful and lighthearted holiday song that celebrates the spirit of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me a story
Hilary requests a story
I believe, oh I believe
She has faith in what is to come
All things are possible on Christmas eve
She believes in the magic of Christmas
Ok
Lil' Romeo acknowledges her request
It was a night before Christmas
He starts the story
And all through the house
No one is awake
Not a creature was stirring
Everyone is asleep
Not even a mouse
Even the mouse is asleep
The stockings was hung
The stockings are hung
By the chimney with care
They are hung with attention
With hopes that st. nick soon would be there
They are waiting for Santa Claus
Me and my sisters and brothers getting ready for bed
The children are preparing for sleep
Can't wait to get toys for all the break bread
They are excited for the presents
Mom's in plent jammies in the middle
Their mother is in her pajamas
And pops still
Their father is still awake
Santa coming eating the cookies and milk
They left cookies and milk for Santa
Tell me a story
Hilary asks for the story to continue
Every time I hear that rhyme
She loves the Christmas story
I love it even more
Her love for the story increases
Tell me a story
She wants to hear more story
About the night before
She wants to hear about the night before Christmas
Could it be a dream
Romeo wonders if it's a dream
I think I heard a noise
He hears a noise
Jumped out of bed and
He gets out of bed
It's the no limit boys
It's his friends
I ran to the window
He goes to the window
Creak creak
The window makes noise
Bright red shin'nin the new Huh-v
He sees a shiny car outside
Snow in the south haaa that's kinda silly
He is surprised by the snow in the south
Ya know here we play games but this one feels weird
He feels that something is strange
When I see 8 shiny reindeer
He sees 8 shiny reindeer
Bout to come and get me
The reindeer are about to pick him up
Tell me a story
Hilary asks for more story
You want to know
Romeo initiates the story continuation
Check it out
He introduces the continuation
Now santa
He continues the story involving Santa Claus
Called them by name
Santa knew the names of the reindeers
Dasher, dancer, prancer
He lists some of the reindeers' names
And they all came
All of the reindeers came
Vixen, comet, cupid eyes droopin
More of the reindeers' names
Low ears they look's like they snoop'n
The reindeers seem curious
Can't forget donner and blitz
More reindeer names
3 kings
He mentions the three kings
They was carry'n the gifts
The kings carried gifts
T-t-t-t-tell me a
Hilary again asks for more of the story
Wish for it, you just might get it
Romeo believes in the power of wishing and hope
Every time I hear that rhyme
Hilary repeats her love for the Christmas story
I love it even more
Her love increases again
Tell me a story
She insists on hearing more of the story
About the night before
She is specific on what she wants to hear
Wish for it, you just might get it
Romeo repeats his belief in hope and wishing
I couldn't believe they were fly'n so high
Romeo continues to describe the scene from his dream
To the moon and the stars and the lonely sky
He is in awe of the sight of the reindeers flying high
They went up and around
The reindeer flew around in circles
And sung as they flew
They sang as they flew
With the sleigh and the toys
They had the sleigh and the toys with them
And Saint nicholas too
Santa was with them
Yo it ain't about the gifts
Romeo reiterates that Christmas is not just about the presents
But I'm glad santa came
He is happy that Santa Claus came
Thanks for the video games and the bling-bling
He is thankful for his gifts
My lil sisters got bikes an trains
His sisters got bikes and trains as presents
I'm just glad for the love and thangs
He is grateful for the love and other things he received
So you better not shout
He quotes a line from a popular Christmas song
You better not pout
He continues quoting the song
Why'all know what I'm talkin' about
He means the audience should know what he's talking about
Merry christmas to all
He wishes everyone a merry Christmas
And have a good night
He wishes everyone a good night
Yo hilary bring the chorus in right
He asks Hilary to repeat the chorus
Wish for it, you just might get it
He repeats his belief in hope and wishing
Instrumental Break
There is an instrumental pause in the song
Tell me a story
Hilary again ask for the story to continue
I believe, oh I believe
She still has faith in what is to come
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
She still believes in the magic of Christmas
Every time I hear that rhyme
Hilary repeats her love for the Christmas story
I love it even more
Her love increases yet again
Tell me a story
She reiterates her request for more story
About the night before
She specifies what story she wants to hear
Wish for it, you just might get it
Romeo repeats his belief in hope and wishing
Tell me a story
Hilary asks one last time for the story
Wish for it, you just might get it
Romeo repeats his mantra of hope and wishful thinking
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: JAY LANDERS, LIL' ROMEO, CHARLIE MIDNIGHT, CHICO BENNETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
William Edoziem
I can't believe Hilary Duff hated recording this song. This song slaps hard 🔥🔥🔥
Andrew Bean
How long ago?
saosurvive
Wow, Christmas 2020. Forgot about this bop 😂 It was great growing up with Hilary.
Edward Calloway
This was my song when it came out. I had her xmas CD when it came out that October after I saw she performed on Movie Surfers lol. Those were the days
pinkispretty212
I just bought her album on iTunes just for this song lol!
Thomas Hester II
Absolutely classic
GAA
Send me back to these times man
Maeve Mallory
thanks for this! takes me back!
Marcus Ulrich
They both was my favorite imagine if her and Lil Bow Wow had a song together that would be awesome
Natalia Palomo Macías
Ay. Ajá