John Stephens (born December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio), better known a… Read Full Bio ↴John Stephens (born December 28, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio), better known as John Legend, is a Grammy award winning R&B singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet and actor signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label. Prior to the release of his debut album Get Lifted in 2004, Legend's career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple established artists such as Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill. He released his second album, Once Again in 2006, and his latest release, 2008's Evolver showcased a more experimental and upbeat side of Legend. He is the recipient of six Grammy Awards, and in 2007 he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. You can get Cheap John Legend Tickets for his next performances.

Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.

Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture of gospel and classic soul showcasing his extraordinary voice, particularly on "Show Me".

Grammy Award Wins:
*2005 Best New Artist
*2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Ordinary People"
*2005 Best R&B Album- Get Lifted
*2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Heaven
*2007 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: Family Affair

Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of D'Angelo. Born John Stephens, Legend was a child prodigy who grew up in Ohio, where he began singing gospel and playing piano at the tender age of five. Legend left Ohio at 16 to attend college in Philadelphia, and it was there that he first found a larger audience. Not yet out of his teens, Legend was tapped to play piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" in 1998. After completing college, he moved to New York, where he began to build a loyal following playing in nightclubs and releasing CDs that he would sell at shows. He also became an in-demand session musician, playing and occasionally writing for a wide array of artists, including Alicia Keys, Twista, Janet Jackson, and Kanye West. It wasn't until West signed the young talent to his new label that he adopted the Legend name with 2004's Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory. Get Lifted, his first studio album, was released later in the year. On the strength of enduring single "Ordinary People," the album reached the Top Five of the Billboard 200. This led to three Grammy Awards: Best R&B Album, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance, and Best New Artist. Once Again, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, followed in October 2006. Live from Philadelphia, sold exclusively at Target stores, was a successful stopgap release that predated October 2008's Evolver.

What Christmas Means to Me
John Legend Lyrics

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Oh yeah
Candles burnin' low
Lots of mistletoe toe
Lots of snow and ice
Everywhere we go
Choirs singin' carols
Right outside my door

All these things and more
(All these things and more my baby)
That's what Christmas means to me, my love
(That's what Christmas means to me, my love) ah yeah

And you know what I mean
I see your smilin' face
Like I'd never seen before
Even though I love ya madly
It seems I love you more
And the little thoughts you give me
Touch my heart for sure

Oh, all these things and more
(All these things and more, my darling)
That's what Christmas means to me, my love
(That's what Christmas means to me, my love)ah yeah

I feel like runnin' wild
I feel just like a little child
Bring you 'neath the mistletoe
I kiss you once and then some more
And wish you a Merry Christmas, baby
(Wish you a Merry Christmas, baby)
And such happiness in the comin' year

Oh
Let's deck the halls with holly
Singin' "Silent Night"
Dress the trees with angel hair
Pretty, pretty lights
Go to sleep and wake up
Just before daylight

Oh, all these things and more, darlin'
(All these things and more, my darlin')

That's what Christmas means to me, my love
(That's what Christmas means to me, my love) oh yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Legend feat. Stevie Wonder's "What Christmas Means to Me" are a celebration of the joyful spirit and traditions of the holiday season. The song describes the typical sights and sounds of Christmas, from candles burning low to lots of mistletoe and snow and ice everywhere. Choirs are singing carols right outside the door, and the singer is filled with childlike excitement to celebrate with loved ones.

The second verse expresses the overwhelming love the singer has for their significant other, with Christmas enhancing their affection even more. The little thoughts and touches they share fill the singer's heart, and they feel like a little child with the endless possibilities of the festive season. They want nothing more than to kiss their love under the mistletoe and wish them a Merry Christmas, anticipating more happiness in the coming year.

Overall, the lyrics express the feelings of warmth, love, and excitement that people experience during the holiday season. The traditions and customs associated with Christmas bring people together and provide a time of happiness and joy.

What Christmas Means to MeJohn Legend Lyrics

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What Christmas Means to Me
John Legend Lyrics