Lyrically, it is about finding love during the Christmas season. The track garnered positive reviews from critics, with one describing it as an outstanding performance and the only song on the album that could compare to one of Carey's previous Christmas singles, "All I Want for Christmas Is You". It was released as a promotional single in December 2012.
An accompanying lyric video was released, and Carey has performed "Christmas Time Is in the Air Again" live on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Centre event and during her December 2014 Beacon Theatre residency called All I Want For Christmas Is You, A Night of Joy & Festivity.
Christmas Time Is in the Air Again
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Christmas chimes reminding me of
When we fell like the snow
So deep in love
High above us the evergreens
Sparkle with lights and feel the breeze
As we made future Christmas memories
'Cause the mistletoe is occupied
And the dream is to share
This Christmas cheer with you all year
And not wait till the morning
When Christmas time is in the air again
Mr. Grinch simply can't resist
Warming up when he looks our way
Even Old Scrooge makes a Christmas wish
For a honey to hold Christmas day
And to feel love like ours always
La da da, da da dum
And the dream is to share
This Christmas cheer
With you all throughout the year
And not wait till the morning
When Christmas time is in the air
Christmas time is everywhere
Christmas time is in the air again
Again
And again
In "Christmas Time Is in the Air Again," Mariah Carey sings about the joy and love that comes with the festive holiday season, as well as the desire to feel that love and cheer all year round. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery that accurately depict the magic of Christmas, from Christmas chimes to evergreen trees that sparkle in the winter sun. The song speaks about the joy of being in love during the holidays, a feeling that is represented by mistletoe and the image of the falling snow which symbolizes the deep, intense love between the two partners. The beauty of Christmas is also seen in the people around, shoppers glancing with smiles as they see the love the couple share.
Mariah's song also touches on the idea that even those who are seen to have a cold heart such as Mr. Grinch and Old Scrooge, ultimately deep down, they too desire to experience the warmth and love of the holidays. The lines "And the dream is to share this Christmas cheer with you all year/And not wait till the morning when Christmas time is in the air again" represent a universal human desire to keep the joy of the holidays alive all year, not just during the month of December.
Overall, "Christmas Time Is in the Air Again" is a beautiful ode to the holiday season, the love it brings, and the desire to experience that love and joy all year round.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas time is in the air again
The holiday season has arrived and is all around us.
Christmas chimes reminding me of
The sound of Christmas bells brings back memories.
When we fell like the snow
When we fell deeply in love, like the snow falls heavily.
So deep in love
Our love was very strong.
High above us the evergreens
The evergreen trees towered over us.
Sparkle with lights and feel the breeze
The trees are decorated with lights that shimmer in the wind.
As we made future Christmas memories
We enjoyed the moment and made plans for future Christmas celebrations.
Christmas shoppers glance at us and smile
People in the Christmas spirit recognize the love between us.
'Cause the mistletoe is occupied
The mistletoe is in use by others who are sharing love.
And the dream is to share
Our goal is to spread this holiday joy with others.
This Christmas cheer with you all year
We want to experience joy and love all year long, not just during the holiday season.
And not wait till the morning
We don't want to wait for another day to enjoy this moment.
When Christmas time is in the air again
When the holiday season arrives again.
Mr. Grinch simply can't resist
Even the Grinch is touched by the holiday love between us.
Warming up when he looks our way
The Grinch's heart is warmed when he sees us together.
Even Old Scrooge makes a Christmas wish
Even someone as cold-hearted as Scrooge wants to experience love and joy during Christmas time.
For a honey to hold Christmas day
For someone to share the holiday with and make memories.
And to feel love like ours always
To experience a love that is as strong as ours forever.
La da da, da da dum
Musical interlude.
Christmas time is everywhere
The holiday feeling is all around us.
Christmas time is in the air again
The holiday season has returned.
Again
Musical interlude.
And again
Repeating the idea that the holiday season will come again and again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARC SHAIMAN, MARIAH CAREY
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This is a millennial classic :-) Make this song hit the #1 Spot
Christmas Time Is in the Air Again
(Mariah Carey)
Christmas time is in the air again
Christmas chimes reminding me of
When we fell like the snow
So deep in love
High above us the evergreens
Sparkle with lights and feel the breeze
As we made future Christmas memories
Christmas shoppers glance at us and smile
'Cause the mistletoe is occupied
And the dream is to share
This Christmas cheer with you all year
And not wait till the morning
When Christmas time is in the air again
Mr. Grinch simply can't resist
Warming up when he looks our way
Even Old Scrooge makes a Christmas wish
For a honey to hold Christmas day
And to feel love like ours always
La da da, da da dum
And the dream is to share
This Christmas cheer
With you all throughout the year
And not wait till the morning
When Christmas time is in the air
Christmas time is everywhere
Christmas time is in the air again
Again
And again
Songwriters: Marc Shaiman / Mariah Carey
Christmas Time Is in the Air Again lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Najmidi 1
Christmas time is in the air again
Christmas chimes reminding me of
When we fell like the snow
So deep in love
High above us the evergreens
Sparkle with lights and feel the breeze
As we made future Christmas memories.
Christmas shoppers glance at us and smile
'Cause the mistletoe is occupied
And the dream is to share
This Christmas cheer with you all year
And not wait till the morning
When Christmas time is in the air again.
Mr. Grinch simply can't resist
Warming up when he looks our way
Even Old Scrooge makes a Christmas wish
For a honey to hold Christmas day
And to feel love like ours always
La da da, da da dum
And the dream is to share
This Christmas cheer
With you all throughout the year
And not wait till the morning
When Christmas time is in the air
Christmas time is everywhere
Christmas time is in the air again.
Again
And again
Paul Guarino
I love her airy vibrato on this song. Sounds like it's been around for decades & decades.
Taryn Nixon
Christmas time is in the air again mariah carey
Reece Lukacs
Paulie G I known right? It sounds like a classic😊🎄
DojaCareyUchis
RIGHT
Norielle Ace Serrano
One of Mariah's beautiful Christmas tunes.. it's like Disney
Ray M.
I've gotta say that after finding out she co-wrote this I'm impressed. It sounds like a cover of a classic.
Eddy6159
She writes all of her music
Hector J Santiago-Montes
I thought it was a cover.
Hector J Santiago-Montes
@Eddy6159 most of her music.
Anto Yuwono
@Hector J Santiago-Montes me too