Christmas Waltz
Michael W. Smith Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Frosted window panes
Candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree

Santa's on his way
He's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and for me
It's that time of year
When the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say

Merry Christmas
May your New Year's dreams come true
And this song of mine
In three quarter time
Wishes you and yours
The same thing too!

Frosted window panes
(See them gleaming)
Candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Just look and you'll see

Santa's on his way
(That's why sleigh bells are ringing)
He's filled his sleigh
(And that's why we're all singing)
With things
Things for you and for me

It's that time of year
(Time for falling)
When the world falls in love
(So in love)
Every song you hear seems to say

Merry Christmas
May your New Year's dreams come true
And this song of mine
In three quarter time




Wishes you and yours
The same thing too!

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Michael W. Smith's "Christmas Waltz," "Frosted window panes, candles gleaming inside, painted candy canes on the tree" immediately paint a warm, cozy picture of Christmas time. Smith sings about the excitement and anticipation of Santa's arrival, as "he's filled his sleigh with things, things for you and for me." The festive atmosphere is palpable as sleigh bells ring and people join together in song to welcome the holiday.


As the song progresses, Smith describes the universal feeling of love that seems to take over everyone during the holiday season. Every song seems to proclaim, "Merry Christmas, may your New Year's dreams come true." The waltz's 3/4 time signature is fitting as it creates a dreamy, whimsical quality, a perfect accompaniment to the sentiment of the lyrics. The song ends on a warm note, with Smith wishing everyone a happy and joyous Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

Frosted window panes
The windows are covered with frost, creating a picturesque winter scene


Candles gleaming inside
Warm lights from the candles inside the house provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere


Painted candy canes on the tree
The Christmas tree is decorated with bright, colorful candy canes that add to the festive mood


Santa's on his way
The beloved figure of Santa Claus is coming to bring joy and gifts


He's filled his sleigh with things
Santa has loaded up his sleigh with presents and surprises for everyone


Things for you and for me
The gifts in Santa's sleigh are meant for everyone to enjoy


It's that time of year
The holiday season is here


When the world falls in love
This is a time when people feel a sense of love and warmth towards one another


Every song you hear seems to say
The music of the season reinforces the message of love and joy


Merry Christmas
A traditional Christmas greeting, wishing happiness and joy for the holiday


May your New Year's dreams come true
Wishing for happiness and success in the coming year


And this song of mine
Refers to the song that the singer is currently performing


In three quarter time
The song is in a waltz tempo, with three beats per measure


Wishes you and yours
Sending good wishes to the listener and their loved ones


The same thing too!
Wishing for everyone to experience the joy and happiness of the season




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Elsa Chapa Mendoza


on Above All

i love it thank you so much god is good !!

More Versions