Formed in 1984, New Kids on the Block achieved stardom in 1989, an achievement listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's "Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments." The group disbanded in 1994.
In 2007, the group reunited to record an album and mount a concert tour in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, they performed with the Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB.
The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.
Studio albums
New Kids on the Block (1986)
Hangin' Tough (1988)
Merry, Merry Christmas (1989)
Step by Step (1990)
Face the Music (1994)
The Block (2008)
10 (2013)
I Still Believe in Santa Claus
New Kids on the Block Lyrics
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A child at heart,
And I still believe in old St. Nick, but then again maybe that's the
Trick we need, we need to retreat to a world of make believe.
Let's make this Christmas last forever, shine a little love along the way
For the sake of all children let love show us the way.
This time of year is for the giving, this time of year is for the joy.
May joy and happiness be with you always this day.
I still
believe in Santa Claus" is a nostalgic and heartwarming song that speaks to the child-like wonder and magic of Christmas. The lyrics suggest that the singer still believes in Santa Claus, not necessarily because he is real, but because the spirit of Santa Claus represents something greater that he still holds onto as an adult - a sense of wonder, hope, and joy that we often feel as children but can lose as we grow older. The song encourages us to "retreat to a world of make believe" during the holiday season, to embrace the spirit of love and generosity that Santa Claus represents and to keep that childlike wonder alive.
The song also emphasizes the importance of love and giving during the Christmas season. It encourages us to "shine a little love along the way" and to let love guide us in our interactions with others. The lyrics suggest that Christmas is a time for giving and that we should all strive to spread joy and happiness to those around us. The song's message is not only nostalgic and sentimental, but also uplifting and inspiring, reminding us of the value of kindness, generosity, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I still believe in Santa Claus,
My faith in the magic of Christmas and the spirit of giving still remains,
maybe that's just because I'm still
Perhaps it's because I haven't let go of the wonder and innocence of childhood,
A child at heart,
And I hold on to the hope that the symbol of Santa Claus represents,
And I still believe in old St. Nick,
And I hold on to the hope that the symbol of Santa Claus represents,
but then again maybe that's the trick we need,
Perhaps embracing the imagination and whimsy of the season is what we all need,
we need to retreat to a world of make believe.
Let's escape to a place of wonder and make-believe where kindness and love abound.
Let's make this Christmas last forever,
Let's hold onto the joy and warmth of the holiday season all year long,
shine a little love along the way
Wherever we go, let's spread love and kindness to brighten the world around us,
For the sake of all children let love show us the way.
In honor of the innocent and hopeful spirit of all children, let us be guided by love and generosity in all we do.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFRED HENRY LANCELOTTI, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON
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