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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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
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.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the holiday season
Candles burnin' low
Creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere
Lots of mistletoe toe
Providing opportunities for romantic moments with loved ones
Lots of snow and ice
Bringing about feelings of nostalgia and the magic of the holiday season
Everywhere we go
Being surrounded by the festive spirit of the season
Choirs singin' carols
Adding to the joyful atmosphere with music that celebrates the holiday season
Right outside my door
Being able to hear and enjoy the carolers without having to venture too far from home
All these things and more
The combination of festive elements that make up the holiday season
(All these things and more)
Repeat line
That's what Christmas means to me, my love, ah yeah
This is what makes the holiday season so special to the singer and his loved ones
(That's what Christmas means to me, my love)
Repeat line
Now you know what I mean
Inviting the listener to share in the singer's experience of the holiday season
I see your smilin' face
Noticing the happiness and joy that the holiday season brings to loved ones
Like I never seen before
Feeling like the holiday season brings out a new and even more radiant side of loved ones
Even though I love ya madly
Reaffirming the singer's deep love for his companion
It seems I love you more
Feeling an extra surge of love and affection during the holiday season
And little thoughts you give me
Small gestures of kindness and thoughtfulness from loved ones during the holiday season
Touch my heart for sure
Having a profound impact and making the holiday season even more meaningful
(All these things and more, my darling)
Repeat line with a term of endearment
I feel like runnin' wild
Feeling full of energy and excitement for the holiday season
I feel just like a little child
Experiencing the magic and wonder of the holiday season as if seeing it for the first time
Bring you 'neath the mistletoe
Taking advantage of the romantic opportunities provided by the holiday season
I kiss you once and then some more
Sharing affection and love during the holiday season
And wish you a Merry Christmas, baby
Wishing loved ones happiness and joy during the holiday season
(Wish you a Merry Christmas, baby)
Repeat line
And such happiness in the comin' year
Wishing for continued happiness beyond the holiday season
Oh
Interjection expressing emotion or excitement
Let's deck the halls with holly
Embarking on the joyful task of decorating for the holiday season
Singin' "Silent Night"
Enjoying a peaceful and meaningful carol during the holiday season
Dress the trees with angel hair
Adding whimsical and delicate touches to holiday decor
Pretty, pretty lights
Basking in the warm and cozy glow of holiday lights and decorations
Go to sleep and wake up
Experiencing the excitement of Christmas Eve and morning as a time of magic and anticipation
Just before daylight
Welcoming the sunrise as a new day of holiday joy
That's what Christmas means to me, my love, oh yeah
Reiterating the joy and wonder that the holiday season brings to the singer and his loved ones
(That's what Christmas means to me, my love)
Repeat line
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allen Story, Anna Gaye, George Gordy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RinRin_c
I see John Legend..and Stevie Wonder, I clicked!
@andytinganyang4706
John Legend is going to save Christmas this year
@michaelchristian53
The most legendary christmas album in all the universe's. Thank you mr legend
@johndillehunt
Thank you for your music Makes people happy
@Codyblackwell99
Why am I listening to Christmas music on August 11 😆😆
@a..3657
I don't blame ya!
@eshafer5292
@Its me! me tooo!!!!!!
@eshafer5292
that’s my birthday!!
@eshafer5292
@Its me! yay!!!
@luislira590
Eres un gamer