Merry Christmas I Love You
James Brown Lyrics


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It's been a long long time
Since you said that you are mine
The best time to say
Is that christmas time

Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
I love you (I, I love you)
All the way I know
What O means to see
The day when everything
Is Jolly and gay

Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
I love you (I, I love you)

I've been away
For a long long time
Since I heard you say
That you are mine
Can't you see I love you so
And I wanna treat you so right
Can't you see I really need you
You keep everything tight

It's been a long long time
Since I said that you are mine
I like to say it baby
At Christmas time

Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
I love you (I, I love you)

Don't go away!
Don't go away!
Don't go away!
Don't go away, baby!
Don't go away!
I got something
Something I got to say!

It's been a long
I've been away a long long time
Since I heard you say
That you are mine
Can't you see it baby
I wanna love you so and treat you so right
Can't you see I really need you
And keep everything tight

It's been a long long time
Since you said that you are mine
But baby I like to say
At Christmas time

Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
I love you (I, I love you)

Stop it
Stop it
Stop it
Stop it
Stop it, baby




Stop it
Stop it, baby

Overall Meaning

The song "I Love You" by James Brown is a beautiful love song that tells a story of a man who has been away from his lover for a long time. The lyrics speak of how the man has missed his lover and how he wants to treat her right. The man also mentions that the best time to say "I love you" is during Christmas time when everything is jolly and gay.


The song is a representation of James Brown's love for soul and R&B music, as he was known for his powerful and soulful voice that captivated audiences all around the world. The lyrics and melody of the song are both very catchy and are perfect to dance to.


The song has a cheerful and upbeat tone that is perfect for the holiday season. The repetition of the words "Merry Christmas" and "I love you" throughout the song adds to the joyful and celebratory mood. The lyrics convey a message of love and hope, which is the essence of Christmas.


Overall, "I Love You" is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of James Brown's soulful and R&B style of music.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long long time
It has been a really long time since something significant has happened.


Since you said that you are mine
Since you declared that you belong to me.


The best time to say
The perfect period to utter something.


Is that christmas time
The season of Christmas is ideal for speaking a particular message.


Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Wishing a joyful and happy Christmas season


I love you (I, I love you)
Pronouncing the intense feeling of love.


All the way I know
Completely and certainly sure.


What O means to see
Expressing the gratifying feeling of seeing something particular.


The day when everything
A moment in time when everything is perfect.


Is Jolly and gay
Everything is joyous, delightful, and happy.


I've been away
I have been absent for some time.


For a long long time
For an extended period of time.


Since I heard you say
It has been a long time since I listened to you say something captivating.


Can't you see I love you so
Is it not apparent how much I love you?


And I wanna treat you so right
I want to treat you with the utmost respect and admiration.


Can't you see I really need you
It is not noticeable what you mean to me?


You keep everything tight
You do everything properly.


I like to say it baby
I want to say it again affectionately.


Don't go away!
Do not leave me!


I got something
I have something significant to say.


Something I got to say!
I need to say something essential!


Stop it
Pause or arrest what you are doing or saying.


Stop it, baby
Halt what you're doing or saying, my dear.




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Written by: Han, Moonlight Cafe

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