Maximus Dan (Edghill Thomas) b. 1979, Carenage, Trinidad and Tobago. He is … Read Full Bio ↴Maximus Dan (Edghill Thomas) b. 1979, Carenage, Trinidad and Tobago. He is of the current crop of Dancehall-Soca stars; most notable among his cohorts is Bunji Garlin. After working with Jamaican producer Danny Browne between 1997 and 2000 and producing heavily Dancehall Reggae influenced music, Maximus Dan moved more in the direction of Soca and has developed his own unique blend styles. His biggest hit to date was "fighter" which was made for the Soca Warriors in 2006."Fighter" became the rallying song for the first ever appearance by Trinidad and Tobago in the finals of the World Cup of Football (in Germany).

1963
Maximus Dan Lyrics

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Let's get away from sleigh bells
Let's get away from snow
Let's make a break some Christmas, dear
I know the place to go

How'd ya like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?
How'd ya like to spend the holiday away across the sea?
How'd ya like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?

How'd ya like to hang a stocking on a great big coconut tree?

How'd ya like to stay up late, like the islanders do?
Wait for Santa to sail in with your presents in a canoe
If you ever spend Christmas on Christmas Island
You will never stray for everyday your Christmas dreams come true

How'd ya like to stay up late like the islanders do?
Wait for Santa to sail in with your presents in a canoe
If you ever spend Christmas on Christmas Island

You will never stray, for everyday your Christmas dreams come true
On Christmas Island your dreams come true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maximus Dan's song "1963" is a plea to take a break from the usual Christmas traditions and create new experiences. The artist suggests getting away from the cold winter weather and spending Christmas on Christmas Island, a tropical paradise where the holiday is celebrated differently. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of what spending Christmas on the island would be like, from hanging stockings on coconut trees to waiting for Santa to arrive on a canoe. The song champions the idea of breaking free from the norms and finding joy in new experiences.

"1963" is a refreshing song that suggests an alternative way of celebrating Christmas. Rather than the usual snow, sleigh bells and cozy fireplaces, Maximus Dan encourages listeners to try something different by spending their holidays on an exotic island. He suggests an escape from the usual holiday hubbub and instead trade it in for a laidback island life. The song is a reminder that the holidays do not have to follow specific traditions and that adventure and discovery can lead to memorable experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's get away from sleigh bells
Let's leave behind the traditional Christmas festivities such as sleigh rides and carol singing

Let's get away from snow
Let's avoid the cold winter weather and enjoy a warmer Christmas experience

Let's make a break some Christmas, dear
Let's do something different this Christmas and break away from the usual traditions

I know the place to go
I have the perfect destination in mind for a unique and memorable Christmas experience

How'd ya like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?
Wouldn't it be great to celebrate Christmas on an island named after the holiday?

How'd ya like to spend the holiday away across the sea?
Wouldn't it be nice to spend the holiday season in a different location, away from home?

How'd ya like to hang a stocking on a great big coconut tree?
Wouldn't it be fun to hang Christmas stockings on something unconventional like a coconut tree instead of a fireplace mantel?

How'd ya like to stay up late, like the islanders do?
Wouldn't it be enjoyable to adopt the laid-back lifestyle of the islanders and stay up late during the holiday season?

Wait for Santa to sail in with your presents in a canoe
Imagining Santa arriving on a canoe to deliver gifts is an example of the unique and non-traditional Christmas experience that Christmas Island can offer

If you ever spend Christmas on Christmas Island
If you ever get the chance to celebrate Christmas on this picturesque island

You will never stray for everyday your Christmas dreams come true
You won't regret choosing to spend Christmas on Christmas Island as it can fulfill all of your Christmas wishes and expectations

On Christmas Island your dreams come true
This line reiterates the sentiment that celebrating Christmas on this island is a unique and special experience that can exceed all expectations and make your holiday dreams come true

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