Camp was raised in a Christian home and drew musical inspiration from worship music and secular tunes alike. Touchstone albums in his artistic development include U2's The Joshua Tree, Delirious?' King of Fools , Jars Of Clay's debut album, Jars of Clay, and Steven Curtis Chapman's The Great Adventure.
When one of the worship leaders at the school heard Camp playing with some friends at his dormitory, he urged him to become involved with their music ministry program, and soon he was performing at Christian music events all over California, recording a self-released disc called Burden Me in 2000.
At one such appearance, Camp met a young woman named Melissa, and the two struck up a friendship that blossomed into a romance. When Melissa broke off the relationship after a few months, Camp was crushed, but when he next saw her, her life had taken a serious turn -- she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was in the hospital. When Melissa went into remission, Camp married her, but after their honeymoon, they discovered the cancer had returned, and in early 2001 she passed on; she was only 21.
Camp poured both his sorrow and the faith that helped see him through into his music, and in 2002 he was signed to BEC Recordings, who released his first nationally distributed album, Stay; it was both a critical and commercial success, and five songs from the disc reached the top of the Christian singles chart. While touring in support of Stay, Camp met singer Adrienne Leisching, former singer with the Benjamin Gate; the two hit it off, and in 2003 they were married, and have since been blessed with two daughters.
In 2004, Camp released his second album for BEC, Carried Me: The Worship Project, which matched the gold record success of Stay, and Camp won two Dove Award trophies for Best Male Vocalist and Best New Artist. In 2005, Camp released two albums -- a studio set, Restored, which rose to number 45 on the Billboard Top Albums chart and spawned three number one Christian singles, and a live disc, Live Unplugged from Franklin TN. Camp also recorded the song "Open Up Your Eyes" for the soundtrack of the hit film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which earned him another Dove Award. The fall of 2006 brought another studio set from Camp, Beyond Measure, which reached number 29 on the Billboard charts and produced two more hit singles.
Speaking Louder than Before, his sixth album, was released on November 25, 2008.
The Way Songfacts reports that his seventh album, We Cry Out: The Worship Project , was released on August 24, 2010, and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Jeremy Camp Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on,
Our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
And here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.
Through the years we all will be together
If the Lord allows
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.
Through the years we all will be together
If the Lord allows
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
The lyrics to Jeremy Camp's song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" convey the message of hope, joy, and togetherness during the holiday season. The song begins with an invitation to have a merry Christmas and let your heart be light, indicating that it is a time to set aside worries and troubles. The phrase "from now on, our troubles will be out of sight" emphasizes the idea of leaving the difficulties behind and embracing the joy of the season.
The second verse continues the theme of joy and celebration, urging the listener to make the Yule-tide gay and promising that troubles will be miles away. It encourages the listener to enjoy the festivities and find moments of happiness during this special time of the year.
The following lines reflect on nostalgia and the tradition of being together with loved ones during Christmas. The reference to "olden days" and "happy golden days of yore" conjures up images of past holiday seasons filled with warmth and companionship. The mention of faithful friends who are dear to us emphasizes the importance of connection and support from loved ones.
The last few lines remind us of the passing of time and the potential for change, but also offer a sense of hope that in the years to come, we will stay together. The phrase "if the Lord allows" acknowledges the uncertainty of the future, but it is followed by a call to hang a shining star upon the highest bough, symbolizing the endurance of hope. The song concludes by reiterating the message of having a merry little Christmas in the present moment.
Overall, Jeremy Camp's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is a heartfelt and uplifting song that encourages listeners to embrace the joy and togetherness of the holiday season, while also acknowledging the passage of time and the importance of cherished relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Enjoy a joyful and peaceful Christmas.
Let your heart be light
Find joy and contentment in your heart.
From now on,
Starting from this moment,
Our troubles will be out of sight
We will no longer be burdened by our problems.
Make the Yule-tide gay,
Celebrate the festive season with happiness and merriment.
From now on,
Starting from this moment,
Our troubles will be miles away.
Our difficulties will be far from our thoughts.
And here we are as in olden days,
We find ourselves reminiscent of the past.
Happy golden days of yore.
Recalling the joyous and prosperous times.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
The friends who have been loyal and precious to us.
Gather near to us once more.
Come close to us once again.
Through the years we all will be together
As time goes by, we will remain united.
If the Lord allows
If it is in accordance with God's will.
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
Display a bright and radiant star on the top branch.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
And experience a delightful and joy-filled Christmas at this very moment.
Here we are as in olden days,
Once again, we find ourselves reminiscent of the past.
Happy golden days of yore.
Recalling the joyous and prosperous times.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
The friends who have been loyal and precious to us.
Gather near to us once more.
Come close to us once again.
Through the years we all will be together
As time goes by, we will remain united.
If the Lord allows
If it is in accordance with God's will.
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
Display a bright and radiant star on the top branch.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
And experience a delightful and joy-filled Christmas at this very moment.
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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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Sea Creatures
I pray for peace on earth this season for us all โค๏ธ
Virginia
I adore Jeremy Kamps music. He is an inspirational vocalist. His music is joy to my ears. I wish him all the best in life. May God bless him greatly.
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Joseph S. Hunt
Who loves jeremy camps music ๐ถ
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i do
River_Blaze
I love it he should a singer
Sad Tiger
Who doesn't?!? โคโค
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"If the Lord allows" my favorite line โค๏ธ
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