O Christmas Tree
Mario Lanza;Henri René Lyrics
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How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!
Not only in the summertime,
But even in winter is thy prime.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
For every year the Christmas tree,
Brings to us all both joy and glee.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!
Each bough doth hold its tiny light,
That makes each toy to sparkle bright.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Thy candles shine out brightly!
The song O Christmas Tree is an ode to the beloved Christmas tree, a symbol of joy and happiness during the holiday season. The song begins by admiring the beautiful and lush greenery of the tree's leaves, which remain verdant even through the winter. It highlights how the Christmas tree brings joy not only during the summertime but also in the cold winter months when the prime of most plants has already passed.
In the second stanza, the song emphasizes the immense pleasure brought by the Christmas tree to people during the holiday season. It speaks to the emotional connection between the tree and people, noting how it brings joy and glee to everyone who sees it. Finally, the song describes the sparkling beauty of the tree's candles that shine out brightly, with each bough holding its tiny light, making each toy sparkle brightly.
Overall, the song O Christmas Tree is a tribute to the beauty and significance of the Christmas tree, reminding us that the tree is not just a decoration but an immense source of joy and hope during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!
Oh, Christmas tree, how beautiful you are!
How are thy leaves so verdant!
How do your leaves stay so green?
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Oh, Christmas tree, how lovely you are!
How are thy leaves so verdant!
How do your leaves stay so green?
Not only in the summertime,
You are not just pretty during the summer,
But even in winter is thy prime.
But you are still at your best even in winter.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Oh, Christmas tree, how delightful you are!
How are thy leaves so verdant!
How do your leaves stay so green?
For every year the Christmas tree,
Every year, the Christmas tree
Brings to us all both joy and glee.
Brings happiness and delight to us all.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Oh, Christmas tree, how wonderful you are!
Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
You bring so much joy to me!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Oh, Christmas tree, how radiant you are!
Thy candles shine out brightly!
Your candles shine so brightly!
Each bough doth hold its tiny light,
Each branch holds its own small light,
That makes each toy to sparkle bright.
Which makes every toy sparkle brightly.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Oh, Christmas tree, how beautiful you are!
Thy candles shine out brightly!
Your candles shine so brightly!
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Written by: Traditional
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