From the 1960s to the 1980s, Diamond was one of the more successful pop music performers, scoring a number of hits. As critic William Ruhlmann writes, "as of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbra Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart."[1] As of May 2005 he has sold 120 million records worldwide, including 48 million records in the U.S.[2]
Though his record sales declined somewhat after the 1980s, Diamond continues to tour successfully, and maintains a very loyal following. Diamond's songs have been recorded by a vast array of performers from many different musical genres.
Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984, and then in 2000 was given its Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the early part of 2011.
In 2008 Neil Diamond scored his first ever Billboard number one album with "Home Before Dark", the album also became his first studio album to get to number one in the UK.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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Isn't something you go off to school to learn
It isn't math or ancient history
It's the kind of thing that comes down to simple terms
It's not about you
It's not about me
Love is all about we
Yes, it's all about we
Want to take you to that great unknown
Show you to a place you've never been
Down a road where only lovers go
But before we leave, I want to repeat again
It's not about you
And it's not about me
Love is all about we
All about we
With a string you can tie a knot
But you gotta have somethin' to tie it to
Otherwise all you've got is a knot
When it ties me to you,
It's a whole other thing
Cause Love is all about we
Love is all about we
Love is not about young or old
Touches everybody in a special way
It's a blanket when the nights are cold
It can even keep you dry on a rainy day
And it's not about you
It's not about me
Love is all about we
Yes, it's all about we
With a string you can tie a knot
But you got to have something to tie it to
Otherwise all you've got is a knot
When it ties me to you
It's a whole other thing
Cause Love is all about we
Yes it's all about we
No, its not about you
It's not about me
Love is all about we
Yes it's all about we
Say it's all about we
You and me
Say it's all about we
You and me
We ah-we ah-we ah-we ah-we
Love is all about we...
Neil Diamond's We Wish You A Merry Christmas is a love song that beautifully describes the essence of what love is all about, and highlights the significance of the relationship. Diamond emphasizes that love is something that does not require formal education, but rather is a natural feeling that comes to us all. It's not just about one person, but about the bond shared between two people. The song uses metaphors such as tying a knot with a string and going to a place only lovers can go, and compares love to a blanket that keeps you warm at night and a shelter that keeps you dry during rainy days.
The chorus, "It's not about you, it's not about me, love is all about we," emphasizes how love should not be focused on one's own self, but rather on the connection shared with one's partner. Diamond describes how love is not restricted by age, and how it can touch anyone in a special way.
Overall, Diamond's song captures the beauty of love and highlights how it is shared between two people. It's a timeless love song that expresses the intimacy and depth of a romantic bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is all about chemistry
The essence of love is a natural and inexplicable force, not something that can be learned or taught
Isn't something you go off to school to learn
Love cannot be acquired through academic education
It isn't math or ancient history
Love cannot be explained by formulas or past events
It's the kind of thing that comes down to simple terms
Love is a basic and straightforward concept
It's not about you
Love is not just about one person's desires or needs
It's not about me
Love is not just about the other person's desires or needs either
Love is all about we
Love is about two people coming together and forming a unit, a partnership
Yes, it's all about we
Emphasizes that love is indeed about bringing two people together and forming a united front
Want to take you to that great unknown
Expresses the desire to explore new and uncharted territory with the other person
Show you to a place you've never been
Describing the intention to show the other person a part of themselves or of the world they have yet to experience
Down a road where only lovers go
Portraying the idea that there is a path that is set aside especially for couples or those in love
But before we leave, I want to repeat again
Reasserting the focus on the idea that love is about two people coming together
With a string you can tie a knot
Switching to a metaphor to describe the act of commitment
But you gotta have somethin' to tie it to
Stressing the importance of having a solid foundation, common values or goals that the commitment is tied to
Otherwise all you've got is a knot
Without that foundation the commitment is meaningless
When it ties me to you,
Referring to the act of sharing that foundation and committing to each other
It's a whole other thing
That shared commitment is more than just a knot, it is something more meaningful and powerful
Love is not about young or old
Love is not defined by age
Touches everybody in a special way
Love is a universal experience that affects each person differently
It's a blanket when the nights are cold
Love provides comfort during difficult times
It can even keep you dry on a rainy day
Love can protect and shield from life's challenges
And it's not about you
Reiterating that love is not just about one person's needs
It's not about me
Emphasizing again that love is not just about the other person's needs
Say it's all about we
Reinforcing the message that love is about two individuals coming together to form a partnership
You and me
Specifically referring to the two individuals involved in the relationship
We ah-we ah-we ah-we ah-we
Repeating the 'we' message one more time, almost as if to solidify it
Love is all about we...
Ending with the central message of the song - that love is about two people coming together - and making it into a simple statement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Art Harris
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