Pentatonix formed in 2011 and came to prominence the same year by winning the third season of "The Sing-Off" on NBC, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony. Their debut EP "PTX, Volume 1" was released in 2012, followed by "PTXmas" the same year, with their third release "PTX, Vol. II", debuting at number 1 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart in 2013. 2014 saw the release of "PTX, Vol. III", and their two first full-length albums "PTX, Vols. 1 & 2" (a compilation of Vol. 1 and Vol. II) and "That's Christmas to Me". Their second holiday release, That's Christmas to Me, with the album certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), platinum on December 24, 2014, and double platinum on February 11, 2016, becoming the highest-charting holiday album by a group since 1962, and the fourth-best-selling album in the United States in 2014. The following year, Pentatonix released their album, their first consisting mostly of original material, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart for the first time in their career, followed by a third Christmas album, A Pentatonix Christmas, in 2016, and a new EP, PTX, Vol. IV – Classics, the following year. In May 2017, Kaplan announced that he would leave Pentatonix due to his inability to keep up with the touring demands of the group; he left after the completion of the tour in September, and was replaced by Matt Sallee the following month.
Pentatonix has won three Grammy Awards: they were the first a cappella act to win Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, doing so in 2015 and 2016, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2017.
Pentatonix started their popular YouTube channel back in 2012 to promote themselves after the Sing-Off (Season 3, 2011) when they were dropped by their record label, according to a recent November 2014 interview. They also made effective use of social media to interact with their fan base. They have eclipsed almost 15 million subscribers and more than 2.7 billion cumulative views. Their music video for "Daft Punk" recently surpassed 273 million views.
The group's website is: www.ptxofficial.com.
Pentatonix official youtube channel: www.youtube.com/PTXofficial.
That's Christmas to Me
Pentatonix Lyrics
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I see the presents underneath the good old Christmas tree
And I wait all night 'til Santa comes to wake me from my dreams
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I see the children play outside, like angels in the snow
While mom and daddy share a kiss under the mistletoe
And we'll cherish all these simple things wherever we may be
I've got this Christmas song in my heart
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I listen for the thud of raindeer walking on the roof
As I fall asleep to lullabies, the morning's coming soon
The only gift I'll ever need is the joy of family
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I've got this Christmas song in my heart (song in my heart)
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, the joy that fills our hearts and makes us see
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
I've got this Christmas song in my heart
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
And then for years to come we'll always know one thing
That's the love that Christmas can bring
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
The song "That's Christmas to Me" by Pentatonix captures the essence of what Christmas means to a lot of people: family, love, joy, and tradition. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the holiday season, from the warm glow of the fireplace to the excitement of waiting for Santa to come. The first verse describes the anticipation of Christmas morning, with the gifts piled high and the child waiting anxiously for Santa's arrival. The second verse paints a scene of families spending time together, sharing kisses under the mistletoe and watching children play outside in the snow. The bridge expresses the idea that the real gift of Christmas is the joy of spending time with loved ones, and that this is what makes the holiday truly special.
What makes "That's Christmas to Me" such an effective song is its focus on the simple pleasures of the holiday season. Rather than getting caught up in the commercialism and materialism that often accompanies Christmas, the song encourages the listener to cherish the small moments of joy that make the holiday meaningful. This sentiment is reflected in the simple, understated musical arrangement, which consists of just a few instruments and Pentatonix's signature a cappella harmonies.
Line by Line Meaning
The fireplace is burning bright, shining along me
The warmth and glow of the fireplace illuminates the room and brings a peaceful atmosphere.
I see the presents underneath the good old Christmas tree
The anticipation and excitement builds as gifts wrapped in colorful paper and bows are placed under the Christmas tree.
And I wait all night 'til Santa comes to wake me from my dreams
The childlike wonder and belief in Santa Claus leads to staying awake all night in hopes of seeing him.
I see the children play outside, like angels in the snow
Watching children play joyously in the snow creates a magical scene reminiscent of angels.
While mom and daddy share a kiss under the mistletoe
Parents express their love and affection for each other under the holiday tradition of the mistletoe.
And we'll cherish all these simple things wherever we may be
The appreciation and gratitude for the simple pleasures in life, regardless of location or circumstance, is the true meaning of the season.
I've got this Christmas song in my heart
The festive spirit and joy that comes with Christmas is felt deeply and celebrated within the heart.
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
The soft glow of candles adds to the warmth and comfort of the home during the holiday season.
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
The tradition of hanging stockings for each family member adds to the excitement and anticipation of Christmas morning.
I listen for the thud of raindeer walking on the roof
The imagination and belief in Santa's reindeer is so powerful that the sound of them on the roof is eagerly awaited.
As I fall asleep to lullabies, the morning's coming soon
The peaceful lullabies of the season help induce a peaceful slumber and anticipation for Christmas morning.
The only gift I'll ever need is the joy of family
The love and happiness that comes with being surrounded by family during the holidays is the only gift that truly matters.
Oh, the joy that fills our hearts and makes us see
The overwhelming sense of joy and happiness that fills the heart during the holiday season opens the eyes to the blessings and wonders of life.
And then for years to come we'll always know one thing
Regardless of the passage of time or changing circumstances, the love and joy of Christmas will persist and hold a special place in the heart.
That's the love that Christmas can bring
The love and goodwill that Christmas brings is the true meaning of the season and what makes it a magical time of year.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATY LOU CLARK, PENNY LEA CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JasonLSmallsJunior
[Verse 1]
The fireplace is burning bright, shining all on me
I see the presents underneath the good old Christmas tree
And I wait all night 'til Santa comes to wake me from my dreams
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
[Verse 2]
I see the children play outside, like angels in the snow
While mom and daddy share a kiss under the mistletoe
And we'll cherish all these simple things wherever we may be
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
[Chorus]
I've got this Christmas song in my heart
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
[Verse 3]
I listen for the thud of reindeer walking on the roof
As I fall asleep to lullabies, the morning's coming soon
The only gift I'll ever need is the joy of family
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
[Chorus]
I've got this Christmas song in my heart (song in my heart)
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
[Bridge]
Oh, the joy that fills our hearts and makes us see
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
[Chorus 2]
I've got this Christmas song in my heart
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
And then for years to come we'll always know one thing
That's the love that Christmas can bring
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
@jessicaimmanuella7021
The fireplace is burning bright, shining along me
I see the presents underneath the good old Christmas tree
And I wait all night 'til Santa comes to wake me from my dreams
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I see the children play outside, like angels in the snow
While mom and daddy share a kiss under the mistletoe
And we'll cherish all these simple things wherever we may be
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I've got this Christmas song in my heart
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I listen for the thud of raindeer walking on the roof
As I fall asleep to lullabies, the morning's coming soon
The only gift I'll ever need is the joy of family
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I've got this Christmas song in my heart (song in my heart)
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, the joy that fills our hearts and makes us see
Oh, why? Cause that's Christmas to me
I've got this Christmas song in my heart
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
And then for years to come we'll always know one thing
That's the love that Christmas can bring
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
@angelogallardo6533
The fireplace is burning bright, shining all on me
I see the presents underneath the good old Christmas tree
And I wait all night 'til Santa comes to wake me from my dreams
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I see the children play outside, like angels in the snow
While mom and daddy share a kiss under the mistletoe
And we'll cherish all these simple things wherever we may be
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I've got this Christmas song in my heart (song in my heart)
I've got the candles glowing in the dark (oh)
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I listen for the thud of reindeer walking on the roof
As I fall asleep to lullabies, the morning's coming soon
The only gift I'll ever need is the joy of family
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I've got this Christmas song in my heart (song in my heart)
I've got the candles glowing in the dark (oh)
I'm hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
Oh, the joy that fills our hearts and makes us see
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
I've got this Christmas song in my heart
I've got the candles glowing in the dark
And then for years to come we'll always know one thing
That's the love that Christmas can bring
Oh, why? 'Cause that's Christmas to me
@JoshuaDTV
Love everything about this :)
@HannieeBabiee
Be nice to people;)
@denisesoriano4473
Hi Josh! :D
@AZ7WOLF
Jooosh hahhahaa !!
@Julia-rr4nn
Josh!!!!! 😱🙌 Yeah baby!! 💜💜
@thebutterflyx
Josh you just earned a bazillion brownie points for liking pentatonix. Lol
@diki7695
Just admit it. When Christmas fever starts, Pentatonix is always on your playlist!!
@MintiiLi
Of course!
@isaacbolin2367
@CoolDoominator Agreed, it's the first one I think of when I think of Pentatonix.
@ptx.artist
Not only when Christmas fever starts.....
Pentatonix is literally all the time on my playlist.