1) Britop, 1994-1… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 artists with the name Powder:
1) Britop, 1994-1997
Fronted by Pearl Lowe, with songwriters Mark Thomas on guitar and Tim McTighe on Bass. They released three singles, "20th Century Gods", "Afrodisiac" and "Deep Fried" in 1995, and toured in the UK. They released a retrospective album, MCMXCV in 1997 before breaking up.
2) Californian Turbo-Pop, 2001 onwards
Formed in 2001, they appear to be a two-piece made up of singer Ninette and Guitarist Phil X, they are still active as of July 2009. The albums Sonic Machine, Powder and Nothing are theirs.
Official site: http://www.powdermusic.com/
3) Mod, 1967-1968
Formed in San Francisco in 1967. They're early power pop band which influenced by The Who and folk rock. The album Biff! Bang! Powder, released in 1993.
4) A rapper from Long Island, New york
5) An English Drum and Bass artist from Bristol
Released one album named sense in direction(1999) and did the production on a number of artist Roni size's albums. Sadly he remained undiscovered as his trance influenced D&B is unique and soothing.
6) A modern house artist, producer and DJ Moko Shibata from Tokyo, Japan
Christmas Don't Be Late
Powder Lyrics
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Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast Want a plane that loops the loop Me, I want a Hula-Hoop We can hardly stand the wait
Christmas don't be late
christmas
Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast Want a plane that loops the loop
Me, I want a Hula-Hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Christmas dont be late
Christmas Christmas Christmas
Want a plane that loops the loop Me, I want a Hula-Hoop We can hardly stand the wait Christmas dont be late We can hardly stand the wait
Christmas dont be late dont be late Christmas dont be late Christmas dont be late Christmas don't be late
Powder's song "Christmas Don't Be Late" is a nostalgic ode to the excitement and anticipation that surrounds the holiday season. The song is sung from the perspective of a child, eager for Christmas to arrive so they can indulge in the joy, merriment and gifts that come with it. The opening lines set the tone for the song as it speaks of the magic of Christmas that is filled with toys, cheer and happiness.
The song then goes on to express the impatience that children feel as they count down the days to Christmas. They have been good all year but they just can't wait for Christmas day to arrive. The child goes on to express their Christmas wish, a plane that loops the loop, while the singer mentions their wish for a Hula-Hoop. The chorus emphasizes the urgency of the situation, the wait is unbearable, and Christmas must not be late.
Overall, the song captures the spirit of childhood innocence and the anticipation that builds up around the festive season. The message it conveys is one of hope, anticipation, and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas, Christmas time is near
It's almost Christmas time
Time for toys and time for cheer
It's the time for gifts and happiness
We've been good, but we can't last
We have been well-behaved, but can't keep it up much longer
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
Christmas, please come quickly
Want a plane that loops the loop
I want a toy airplane that can perform tricks
Me, I want a Hula-Hoop
I want a toy Hula-Hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
We are eagerly anticipating Christmas
Christmas don't be late
Please don't be late, Christmas!
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.