My Gift To You
O'Neal Alexander Lyrics
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Each other gifts, oh yeah, yeah
Most people never seem to think about the things
We really need oh, ho, oh who?
So I'm offering this wrapped present
Wrapped up in a package that you can get from someone
This package that they'll bring to you is my gift to you
We must not predict without giving up yourself you know
It's just not a gift, oh no
So how can you expect a gift from someone else unless you give
That's just the sign of a selfish man
So I'm offering my heart and soul
And every single part I have to give of myself
My love is what I bring to you is my gift to you
Oh, yeah, my gift, my gift, my gift to you
So I'm offering this wrapped present
Wrapped up in a package that you can get from someone, oh yeah
This package that they'll bring to you is my gift to you
Said, "It's my gift, yeah"
Gonna say it again, "My gift to you, yeah"
Do you hear what I'm talking about, baby?
My gift, my gift, my gift to you
Oh yeah, yeah, my gift to you
Said, "It's my gift"
Said, "It's my gift, my gift to you"
The song "My Gift To You" by O'Neal Alexander is a lyrical testament to the true meaning of Christmas. The song talks about how Christmas has become more about giving gifts than actually giving something of oneself. The lyrics urge listeners to give from the heart and to avoid being selfish, as the real meaning of Christmas is to give without expecting anything in return.
The first verse talks about how Christmas has become a time when people exchange gifts, but they do not think about what people really need. The chorus states that the wrapped present that the listener will receive is the artist's gift to them, which is his heart and soul.
The second verse delves into the intricacies of giving and how we should not expect anything unless we give something of ourselves. The lyrics state that only a selfish person would do that. The artist then emphasizes that he is giving his all, every part of himself, and that his love is what he brings to the listener.
Overall, the song encourages us to give from the heart, to not be selfish, and to remember that Christmas is about love and giving. It emphasizes that the true beauty of Christmas lies not in the material gifts we give but in the intangible gifts of love and selflessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas is the time we have picked to give
Christmas is the time that we've chosen to show our love and appreciation by giving gifts
Each other gifts, oh yeah, yeah
We give each other gifts to express our feelings and make each other happy
Most people never seem to think about the things
Many people don't consider what they truly need in life
We really need oh, ho, oh who?
What are the things that we really need in life?
So I'm offering this wrapped present
I'm giving you a gift
Wrapped up in a package that you can get from someone
It's packaged like any other gift you'd receive from someone else
This package that they'll bring to you is my gift to you
This gift that you'll receive from someone else is my gift to you
We must not predict without giving up yourself you know
We shouldn't expect to receive gifts without giving something of ourselves in return
It's just not a gift, oh no
A true gift involves giving of oneself and not just material things
So how can you expect a gift from someone else unless you give
You can't expect to receive gifts from others if you don't give something in return
That's just the sign of a selfish man
It's a sign of selfishness to expect to receive gifts without giving in return
So I'm offering my heart and soul
I'm giving you all of myself
And every single part I have to give of myself
Every part of me is part of this gift
My love is what I bring to you is my gift to you
My love is what I'm giving you as my gift
Oh, yeah, my gift, my gift, my gift to you
This is my gift to you, I'm giving all of myself and my love
Said, "It's my gift, yeah"
I want you to know that this gift is from me
Gonna say it again, "My gift to you, yeah"
I want to make sure you understand that this gift is from me and it's my way of expressing my love and appreciation for you
Do you hear what I'm talking about, baby?
Do you understand the significance of this gift?
Said, "It's my gift, my gift to you"
Again, I want you to know that this gift is from me and it's my way of expressing my love and appreciation for you
Oh yeah, yeah, my gift to you
This is my gift to you, given with all my heart and love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS
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