By Christmas Day
Israel & New Breed Lyrics


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Another year has pased
Life just moves too fast
Where will I find time to live my dream
There's so much left of me to be
Expedite and bring to life those things I need

Hear my prayer
My request
This is my earnest plea
Hearts desire what I believe to see
God let it be if You don't mind
Could it be mine by Christmas day
Hear what I say
Not a timeline
Just let it be mine
Christmas day

My time to save the world
Or help one boy or girl
By simply taking out the time to hear
What could it hurt to help to dry a tear
Or letting one lonely heart know I care

Let it be mine
Let it be mine




Let it be mine
Let it be mine Christmas day

Overall Meaning

The song "By Christmas Day" by Israel & New Breed is a heartfelt prayer and a plea for God to answer a request. The lyrics reflect on the passing of another year, the fast pace of life, and the need to find time to pursue one's dreams. The singer acknowledges that there is still so much left of them to be, and they urgently ask God to help expedite and bring to life those things they need. The chorus is a powerful request for God to grant the singer's heart's desire, to make it come true by Christmas Day. The singer emphasizes that the request is not just about a timeline, but a genuine plea to make it happen.


The second verse shifts focus from the singer's dreams to the need to help others. The singer recognizes the potential to make a difference in someone's life, even if it is just by taking the time to listen or offer a shoulder to cry on. The singer pleads with God to let them be the one to make a difference, to let them save the world or help one boy or girl. The chorus repeats the request, that whatever the singer's heart's desire may be, they earnestly ask God to make it happen by Christmas Day.


Overall, "By Christmas Day" is a moving prayer that speaks to the human desire to fulfill one's dreams and make a positive impact on the world. It is a reminder that time is precious and that we should use it to pursue our goals and help others. The chorus's repetition of "let it be mine" makes it clear that the singer is not asking for something they do not deserve or have not worked for, but rather, they are seeking divine intervention to help them achieve what they have set out to do.


Line by Line Meaning

Another year has passed
Time has moved swiftly and a whole year has gone by


Life just moves too fast
Life seems to move so rapidly


Where will I find time to live my dream
I am pondering about how I can make time to fulfill my dreams


There's so much left of me to be
I have a lot left to achieve and accomplish


Expedite and bring to life those things I need
I want to make my dreams a reality as soon as possible


Hear my prayer
I am requesting my prayer to be listened


My request
I am making a sincere appeal


This is my earnest plea
I am making a genuine and heartfelt request


Hearts desire what I believe to see
I have a strong longing to see what I believe in


God let it be if You don't mind
I am asking for the help of God if it pleases Him


Could it be mine by Christmas day
I want my desire to come true by Christmas day


Hear what I say
Pay attention to what I'm saying


Not a timeline
I'm not asking for a deadline


Just let it be mine
I only want it to be a reality for me


Christmas day
I hope it happens by Christmas day


My time to save the world
I believe it's my moment to make a change in the world


Or help one boy or girl
I can make a difference by helping even just one person


By simply taking out the time to hear
By being attentive to others, I can make an impact in their lives


What could it hurt to help to dry a tear
What harm could it do to offer comfort and support to someone in need?


Or letting one lonely heart know I care
By expressing care and concern to someone who's feeling alone, I can make them feel loved


Let it be mine
I'm asking for it to be given to me


Let it be mine
I repeat my request


Let it be mine
I implore it to be mine


Let it be mine Christmas day
I wish for it to be granted to me by Christmas day




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Comments from YouTube:

Mel Glymph

One of the best Christmas songs I feel good every time I here it

Judes Francois

A masterpiece of christmas song❤🎵

Belen Montenegro

Bella canción 🎄🎆🎄🎆

Kendrick Harris- Kenfinity

Awesome to receive by Christmas day! Keep it up!

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