The simple premise of the song centers around a woman’s wishing that her loved one would come home for the holidays, and could be the sentiment of anyone from a teenager pining for a boyfriend who has moved away, to a wife waiting for her husband to return from combat, to countless other scenarios.
Chris Nickson's biography of Mariah he described the song as "playful." He also stated:
"The latter, written by the Spector-Barry-Greenwich team, first saw light on Phil Spector’s Christmas Album in 1963, when it was sung by Darlene Love. Mariah obviously loved the song, and while she and Walter didn’t try to reproduce Spector’s trademark “wall of sound” technique, they did have fun with the style."
In an article about the song, Chris Moore states "Carey’s version may be the penultimate one in the ears of the digital generation. Few vocalists can match Love’s emotion and power on this song, even today, but Carey is certainly one of them."
Mariah's first released live performance of the song was in 2008. The song is also a part of the setlist for "All I Want for Christmas Is You: A Night of Joy and Festivity".
Christmas
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Here amidst the drifts of snow
Just a metaphor of us so many Christmases ago
We had a love so deep
Just like the joy the season brings
So let's fall in love again this Christmas night
Ahh
And every Christmas, I'll be there
This time of year, we're both aware
We gotta fall in love again at Christmas time
And all the angels in the sky
Shine down on us as we roll by
We gotta fall in love again at Christmas time
In the candle's glow
I'm awake, but no one knows
Just waiting patiently to hear the sleigh bells jingle, there they go
And while the Northern Star lights the way, I dream of us
So let's fall in love again this Christmas night
And every Christmas, I'll be there
This time of year, we're both aware
We gotta fall in love again at Christmas time
And all the angels in the sky
Shine down on us as we roll by
We gotta fall in love again at Christmas time (time)
Fa-la-la, fall in love with the feeling
Fa-la-la, fall in love, trust, believe
We can fall in love again at Christmas time
Help me sing it again
Fa-la-la, fall in love, 'tis the season
Don't forget there's a reasonWe gotta fall in love again at Christmas time
Oh, baby, we gotta fall
Christmas, I'll be there
This time of year, we're both aware
We gotta fall in love again at Christmas time
And all the angels in the sky
Shine down on us as we roll by
We gotta fall in love again this Christmas time
Oh, baby, we gotta fall (we gotta fall)
In love at Christmas time (whoa)
Let's go
I say we pray (oh, come on)
Pray that we will find (we will find) (I pray that you'll find)
A love for all mankind (all mankind, all mankind)
This Christmas time (this Christmas time)
(What the world really needs)
We all need grace (we all need)
To heal our troubled minds (grace)
It's not that hard to find (this Christmas)
This Christmas time (this Christmas time)
Everyone together, we pray (come on)
Pray that we will find (unconditional love)
A love for all mankind (mankind) (we need it right now, y'all)
This Christmas time (we)
We all need grace upon, grace upon, grace upon
Heal our trouble minds
It's not that hard to find
This Christmas time (it is Christmas)
Listen, more than ever before
Love needs to be somethin' we do, not somethin' we say (time)
This holiday season, let's give love away (it's Christmas)
The song "Christmas" by Mariah Carey is a classic Christmas tune. It emphasizes the joy and love that the holiday season brings. The song starts off by stating that the whole world feels a little bit more love when Christmas comes. Everywhere you go, people are singing carols such as "Let It Snow" and hanging up mistletoe. The song speaks of a love that transcends the holiday season, a gift of love that lasts forever. The chorus of the song is an invitation to get together, celebrate and make merry during the Christmas season.
The song also touches on the bleak reality that many people face during the holiday season. So many souls hurt, so many don't have enough, indicating that the holiday season is not a happy one for everyone. The song encourages people to spread love during Christmas as someday it might be enough to heal each other one by one. The song acknowledges the hurting people but gives them a ray of hope by encouraging them to spread love.
Line by Line Meaning
The whole world feels a little bit more love
The feeling of love is multiplied and more widespread during Christmas time.
When Christmas comes
The arrival of Christmas
And everywhere that you go
People singing 'Let It Snow'
And hanging up that mistletoe
People are excited for Christmas and celebrating it by singing carols and decorating their homes.
And me and you gonna have ourselves a holiday
And we don't need nobody else to celebrate
And we gon' kiss our worries and our cares away
I can't wait
We will spend the holiday together and will not need anyone else to celebrate with us. We will forget our troubles and kiss away our worries.
Because this Christmas time
Get together
It's gonna be so nice
Better than ever
And baby you're the one
Special treasure
I can't wait to unwrap your love
Until Christmas comes
Christmas is a time to be with loved ones and it will be better than past years. The person singing is looking forward to unwrapping the love of their partner on Christmas day
So many souls hurt
So many don't have enough
When Christmas comes
When Christmas comes
Many people are hurting and struggling to make ends meet but they are hopeful that during Christmas time, things will get better for them.
But baby if you spread love
Someday it might be enough to heal each other one by one
The singer encourages everyone to spread love and kindness during Christmas as it may help heal each other's pain and suffering.
And we gon' get together
And rejoice and pray
And we gon' help the world, become a better place
And we gon' sing and shout
Because the savior reigns
So don't dismay
We will come together, rejoice, and pray for the world to become a better place. We will sing and shout because the savior reigns and we should not lose hope.
Because this Christmas time
Get together
It's gonna be so nice
Better than ever
Because this gift of love lasts forever
The Lord makes our hearts open up
Soon as Christmas comes
Christmas brings people together and love is the ultimate gift that lasts forever. The Lord makes our hearts open up to love during the holiday season.
It's gon' be alright
When Christmas comes
The singer reassures that things will be alright on Christmas day.
Oh jingle all the way
Oh what fun, hmm
The sound of bells ringing is fun and enjoyable during the holiday season.
And we gon' reminisce about the good old days
And we gon' laugh together as the children play
And through the years is always gonna be this way
Come what may
We will remember the past and laugh together while watching the children play. Christmas will always be this way, no matter what happens in the future.
And baby you're the one that I treasure
I can't wait to unwrap your love
When Christmas comes
The person being sung to is someone special and the singer treasures them. They cannot wait to receive their love on Christmas day.
Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada
Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada
Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada
Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada
Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada
A musical interlude with no specific meaning.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Moore, Khalid Donnel Robinson, Kirk Franklin, Mariah Carey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Let’s spread peace, goodwill, laughter, and love!
Merry Christmas! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🥛🍪
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@noedom45
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Although it's not December yet, but... IT ALREADY FEELS LIKE IT!!!
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Have a very happy Christmas one and all 🎅💝🎄
@ewok4951
You too this was a good year I graduated found out who were my real friends found a girl I liked and other stuff hopefully 2020 is an even better year primero dios for all of us
@burnttoast5897
You too ^^
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