I Believe in Father Christmas
Lake Greg Lyrics
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They said there'll be peace on earth
But instead it just kept on raining
A veil of tears for the virgin birth
I remember one Christmas morning
A winter's light and a distant choir
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas tree smell
And their eyes full of tinsel and fire
They sold me a dream of Christmas
They sold me a silent night
And they told me a fairy story
'Til I believed in the Israelite
And I believed in father Christmas
I looked to the sky with excited eyes
That I woke with a yawn in the first light of dawn
And I saw him and through his disguise
I wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave new year
All anguish, pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said there'd be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on earth
Hallelujah, Noel be it heaven or hell
The Christmas we get we deserve
In "I Believe In Father Christmas," Lake Greg's lyrics explore the experience of growing up and losing one's innocence as we transition from childhood to adulthood. The opening lines of the song - "They said there'll be snow at Christmas / They said there'll be peace on earth" - are a reference to the rosy, idealized vision that we are given of Christmas when we are young. We are conditioned to believe that it is a time of joy, love and peace, and that the world is a good, safe place. But as we grow older, we begin to realize that the world is more complicated than that; that it is a place of suffering, pain and heartbreak. The rain that falls instead of snow becomes a metaphor for this realization.
The second verse of the song talks about the fairy tale of the Israelite, the story of the birth of Jesus that is told at Christmas. As children we are taught to believe that this is a true story, but as we grow older we begin to realize that it is a myth, a fairy story. The song suggests that these stories, while they may be comforting, are not enough to sustain us in the face of the harsh realities of life.
The final verse of the song is a wish for a hopeful Christmas and a brave new year. It acknowledges that life is difficult, that there is pain and sadness, but it also encourages us to let go of that pain and to look forward with hope. The line "The Christmas we get we deserve" is a reminder that the experience of Christmas is not just something that happens to us, but something that we create ourselves. It is up to us to create a Christmas that is meaningful and hopeful, and to carry that hope with us into the new year.
Line by Line Meaning
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
The holiday season is often romanticized with visions of snow and cold weather.
They said there'll be peace on earth
Christmas is associated with the hope for world peace.
But instead it just kept on raining
In reality, the weather may not always be ideal for the season.
A veil of tears for the virgin birth
The religious symbolism of Christmas can be sad and emotional.
I remember one Christmas morning
A personal recollection of a memory from Christmas.
A winter's light and a distant choir
The atmosphere of the holiday season is often characterized by lights and music.
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas tree smell
The senses are strongly connected to memories of Christmas.
And their eyes full of tinsel and fire
Excitement and joy can be seen in the eyes of children on Christmas morning.
They sold me a dream of Christmas
The commercialization of the holiday season can create false expectations.
They sold me a silent night
The religious aspect of the holiday season is often romanticized as peaceful and quiet.
And they told me a fairy story
Many Christmas traditions are based on myths and legends.
'Till I believed in the Israelite
The belief in the religious story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
And I believed in father Christmas
The belief in the Christmas figure who brings gifts to children.
And I looked to the sky with excited eyes
Anticipation and excitement for the arrival of Christmas.
'Till I woke with a yawn in the first light of dawn
The reality of Christmas morning being less exciting than anticipated.
And I saw him and through his disguise
The realization that Father Christmas is not a real person.
I wish you a hopeful Christmas
A message of hope and optimism for the holiday season.
I wish you a brave new year
A message of courage and determination for the new year.
All anguish, pain and sadness
The wish for a release from negative emotions during the holiday season.
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
Embrace the holiday season with an open heart and a clear path.
Hallelujah, Noel be it heaven or hell
Regardless of the circumstances, Christmas will always be a significant holiday.
The Christmas we get we deserve
The holiday season is a reflection of the efforts put into it.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Greg Lake, Peter John Sinfield, Serge Prokofieff
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@Denis468
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on earth
But instead it just kept on raining
A veil of tears for the virgin birth
I remember one Christmas morning
A winter's light and a distant choir
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas tree smell
And their eyes full of tinsel and fire
They sold me a dream of Christmas
They sold me a silent night
And they told me a fairy story
'Til I believed in the Israelite
And I believed in father Christmas
I looked to the sky with excited eyes
That I woke with a yawn in the first light of dawn
And I saw him and through his disguise
I wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave new year
All anguish, pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said there'd be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on earth
Hallelujah, Noel be it heaven or hell
The Christmas we get we deserve
@ianmatthews4672
The Christmas we get WE DESERVE !!
WE ARE BLIND FOLLOWERS OF HEINOUS VILE CORRUPT GOVS ..
WE SMILE AND LOOK THE OTHER WAY BUYING THEIR LIES FOR ONE MORE DAY OF TRICKERY BECAUSE WE feel blessed.
It's all fake - just as Greg was illustrating .
You buy the beauty of the song and allow the bombs to destroy at the same time.
They sold you a Dream of Christmas ( of life in fact )
This song like John Cougars " Pink Houses "
" little pink houses for you and me "
" it's the simple man baby that pays the bills " ( taxes)
Pay the bills that KILL"
We get the dreams they sell us as millions die at our ignorant hands
Fools Gold - false hopes
Daydreams and make believes
While you sit in the sun
Sipping spritzers vodka and New England Iced tea
You
@stussyhuff
Yes it's Christmas 2023.. Anyone listning.. ❤
@joseizquierdo1008
Nobody, the dogs of war are loose nobody listens to the cries and bombs
@stussyhuff
@@joseizquierdo1008
My you are offended 🤡
@chrislapp9468
been listening since '75..🎄
@kappy4493
enjoy your holidays and your life!
@stussyhuff
@@kappy4493
I have a great life. Thank you ❤️
@pegitamg9716
It's my miracle song. I suffered a miscarriage on Christmas Eve. At the hospital they confirmed this and scheduled a d&c for later that morning. I was set up to start the procedure when the doctor examining me said "you're still pregnant!" Say what? I guess it was twins and only one died. The other was born on7/4/86!
@p.moorewilson7917
Boy, this song sure resonates in December 2023… 😔💕🎄
@GuyE.
You never spoke a truer word.
@markcf83
More than ever.....