While living as a student in Oregon he founded the lively American Rock / Folk group Wolf Colonel which recorded multiple releases on Olympia Washington's K Records. After years of touring with a rotating band roster and solo he began recording and touring as a solo act, (although sometimes with backing band). He released 3 records on K Records as Jason Anderson.
Extensive touring eventually led him back to his New England roots. He began playing shows around the New England subcontinent in the mid 00's solo and in a duo call The Rabbits. More recently he has been in a project group doing American Rock.
Jason's recordings are a history of artistic progression from humorous and hopeful youth through to the sweet and thoughtful mid-20's. His live concerts are appealing to all ages and genders, his theatrical performing style recalls the works of Homer and Plato, and reminds audience members why people like to see musicians play music.
Christmas
Jason Anderson Lyrics
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The best Christmas ever
Such glorious, glorious evenings
A skeleton tree
We huddled beneath
What warmth just crouching beside you
Oh trembling heart
I swoon, I melt, I focus
Now from afar
I sing to the stars
Let the universe blink and assure you
Put your ear the sky and listen, my darling
Everything whispers "I love you."
The song "Christmas" by Jason Anderson is a beautiful ballad that captures the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season. The first few lines of the song describe a past relationship that occurred during the month of December. The singer reminisces about how that particular holiday season was the best one he's ever had, and how he and his partner had some "glorious, glorious evenings" together.
The next few lines then describe a moment during that time when they were standing together beneath a "skeleton tree", which is a bare tree in the winter. Despite the cold weather, the singer felt warmth just by being close to his partner. He then goes on to reveal that he was filled with emotion during that time, experiencing "eight hundred false starts" and having a "trembling heart". But even with all that, he somehow managed to focus on his love for his partner.
The final line, "Put your ear to the sky and listen, my darling, Everything whispers 'I love you'", serves as a beautiful coda to the song. It speaks to the transcendent, universal nature of romantic love and suggests that no matter where one may be, there is always something in the environment that speaks to the love one feels for their partner. Overall, the song creates a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and intimacy that is perfectly suited for the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
You were December
You were the embodiment of the winter season
The best Christmas ever
You made that particular Christmas the most memorable one
Such glorious, glorious evenings
The cold nights with you were beautiful beyond measure
A skeleton tree
The barren tree represented the coldness of the season
We huddled beneath
We came together for warmth
What warmth just crouching beside you
Being near you was enough to make me feel warm
Eight hundred false starts
I made many mistakes and had to start over countless times
Oh trembling heart
My heart was beating fast with nervousness
I swoon, I melt, I focus
I become lost in the moment and fixated on you
Now from afar
I am located far away from you
I sing to the stars
I express my love to the stars
Let the universe blink and assure you
I believe the twinkling stars affirm the depth of my love for you
Put your ear the sky and listen, my darling
Open your heart and hear the whispered words of love in the universe
Everything whispers "I love you."
The whole world communicates love and affection for you
Contributed by Kaelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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