The Famous Flames appeared less and less often on record as Brown's music moved beyond his original R&B style and into the realm of funk; he later claimed that "[t]hey were a good stage act, but they couldn't really sing all that good." Their last studio recording with Brown was "Maybe the Last Time", the B-side of his 1964 proto-funk single "Out of Sight". They continued to appear with him on stage until 1968. After briefly leaving him in the late 60s, Byrd continued with Brown in a supporting vocal role into the 70s and beyond.
Let's Make It
James Brown And His Famous Flames Lyrics
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Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Hi everybody, this is James Brown
This is a very, very unusual way to come to you
But I gotta start by saying thanks
Thanks for such a wonderful year
To you number two and for all the wonderful things
You know when I look at a beautiful day
I'll say God is there
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
I say it's happy because birds are tweeting
Sun is shining, the wind's blowing the breeze
The leaves are flying, everybody feels nice
Just say, oh God, thanks for all he wonderful things
You even see a little snow sometimes but you know, God only knows
How Christmas is gonna look, so one more time I'll say
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Now let's make our next year be as nice as this year
Now Christmas gotta be the kind of a Christmas
That we remember a long time ago
You remember when everybody used to look forward to it, Santa Claus
You'd wanna know what you gonna have the next day
You couldn't wait until Christmas morning to jump up
But that's the morning you wouldn't go to your table
You go straight to your little sack
Hanging on the mantle over the fireplace
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
You know I just enjoy this and I, I can't really can't find enough words
That would really make me express myself the good feelings that I have
But I wanna say thanks, thanks to God and now
Let's make Christmas the kind of a Christmas that we'd remember
You know, you made Christmas very, very beautiful for me
In my past years but let's make this Christmas beautiful for everybody
The kind of a Christmas that mom, dad, granddad
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
In this song, James Brown urges his audience to make Christmas more meaningful and memorable. He begins the song by expressing his gratitude to his listeners and to God for a wonderful year. Brown highlights how even the smallest things, like a beautiful day, are worth acknowledging and thanking God for. The lyrics are reminiscent of a time when people looked forward to Christmas with excitement and anticipation, eagerly waiting to see what Santa Claus had brought them. Brown is calling for that sense of joy and wonder to be reclaimed during the holiday season. He emphasizes that this year's Christmas should be celebrated with family and loved ones in order to make it meaningful and unforgettable.
Overall, Brown's message in this song is one of appreciation, gratitude, and the importance of creating lasting memories during the holiday season. It speaks to the sentimental and nostalgic aspects of Christmas and how these traditions can bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make sure this Christmas has significance and meaning
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's ensure that this Christmas has real and lasting importance
Hi everybody, this is James Brown
Greetings, this is James Brown, addressing all of you
This is a very, very unusual way to come to you
This is a unique and different way for me to communicate with you
But I gotta start by saying thanks
I must begin by expressing my gratitude
Thanks for such a wonderful year
Thank you for making this year such a great one
Not only to you, to God, number one
My appreciation goes not just to you, but to God above all
To you number two and for all the wonderful things
I also want to acknowledge and thank you for all the amazing things
You know when I look at a beautiful day
When I observe a gorgeous day
I'll say God is there
I believe that God played a role in creating this beauty
I say it's happy because birds are tweeting
I describe it as happy due to the pleasant sound of chirping birds
Sun is shining, the wind's blowing the breeze
The sun shines and the breeze blows gently
The leaves are flying, everybody feels nice
Leaves rustle in the breeze, and everyone feels content
Just say, oh God, thanks for all the wonderful things
Simply express gratitude to God for all the blessings
You even see a little snow sometimes but you know, God only knows
There might even be a bit of snow, but only God knows how the holiday will turn out
How Christmas is gonna look, so one more time I'll say
We can't predict how Christmas will be, so I repeat my message
Now let's make our next year be as nice as this year
Let's strive to make next year just as wonderful as this year
Now Christmas gotta be the kind of a Christmas
This Christmas must be like those that we cherished in the past
That we remember a long time ago
The kind we hold dear in our memories
You remember when everybody used to look forward to it, Santa Claus
Remember how we all eagerly awaited Santa Claus on this special day?
You'd wanna know what you gonna have the next day
We were so curious about what gifts we would receive the following day
You couldn't wait until Christmas morning to jump up
We were so eager that we couldn't even sleep, and jumped up early on Christmas morning
But that's the morning you wouldn't go to your table
But instead of rushing to breakfast, we would head straight to our stockings
You go straight to your little sack
We would hurry to the small sack hanging on the fireplace mantle
Hanging on the mantle over the fireplace
The sack dangled from the mantlepiece above the fireplace
You know I just enjoy this and I, I can't really can't find enough words
I truly enjoy this holiday, and can't express how much enough
That would really make me express myself the good feelings that I have
I can't find the right words to convey all the positive emotions I'm experiencing
But I wanna say thanks, thanks to God and now
But I want to thank God, and express gratitude once again
You know, you made Christmas very, very beautiful for me
You made this holiday really special for me
In my past years but let's make this Christmas beautiful for everybody
In the past, you've made my Christmas special, but let's aim to do the same for everyone this year
The kind of a Christmas that mom, dad, granddad
The type of holiday that moms, dads, and grandparents will cherish
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's ensure that this Christmas has real and lasting importance
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make sure this Christmas has significance and meaning
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's ensure that this Christmas has real and lasting importance
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make sure this Christmas has significance and meaning
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's ensure that this Christmas has real and lasting importance
Let's make this Christmas mean something this year
Let's make sure this Christmas has significance and meaning
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN
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