He moved to Los Angeles determined to be a recording artist in his own right. He did get a deal with Arista records in 1977 and put together a band christened Raydio.
Success would soon follow with a fabulous collection of hit singles and albums that led from the eponymous gold first album through to a number one gold single, "A Woman needs Love (just like you do)" in 1981. The great run of popular recordings would lead to his most famous and recognized song for the movie "Ghostbusters" in 1984.
He continued to record for some years after this quirky but hugely successful ditty but appeared to disappear from view for some time during the nineties. Only the release of several greatest hits packages kept the fires flickering.
Resurfaced in the New Century and his latest recording in 2006, "I'm Free", brings his charming, funky, musical personality to a new younger audience. As well as his old fans who still make their prescence felt at his live gigs.
Christmas Time Is Here
Ray Parker Lyrics
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And turn the lights down low
Let's feel the spirit
'Cause Christmas time is here
Sittin' by the firelight
Let's hold each other tight
And feel the spirit
Can't you hear those jingle bells?
It's the sound I love so well
(It got meaning to) can't you hear those jingle bells
That sound I love so well
Means Christmas time is here
Love is the greatest gift
So it's a blessing to be with
The one you love
This special time of the year
So let's decorate the tree
So the whole wide world can see
We've got the spirit
'Cause Christmas time is here
Can't you hear those jingle bells?
It's the sound I love so well
(It's got lot of meaning to) can't you hear those jingle bells
That sound I love so well
Means Christmas time is here
Oh oh waited all the year
Now it's here
So while you're having fun
Opening gifts from loved ones
There's one suggestion
I'd like to place in your ear
Please remind the kids
Whose birthday this really is
Let's not forget
Why Christmas time is here
Can't you hear those jingle bells?
It's the sound I love so well
(Whole lot of meaning to)
Can't you hear those jingle bells
That sound I love so well
Means Christmas time is here
Christmas time is (here)
Christmas time is (here)
Christmas time is here
Amen
The song "Christmas Time Is Here" by Ray Parker Jr. is a classic holiday tune that captures the warm and festive spirit of Christmas. The lyrics describe the joy and excitement felt during the holiday season, with lines such as "Hang up the mistletoe, and turn the lights down low, let's feel the spirit, cause Christmas time is here" and "Let's decorate the tree, so the whole wide world can see, we've got the spirit, cause Christmas time is here." The song also emphasizes the importance of love and family, with the line "Love is the greatest gift, so it's a blessing to be with, the one you love, this special time of the year."
The song contains a subtle reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, with the verse "Please remind the kids, whose birthday this really is, let's not forget, why Christmas time is here." This serves to remind listeners that while gifts, decorations, and festivities are enjoyable, it's important to remember the religious significance of the holiday as well.
Overall, "Christmas Time Is Here" is a joyful and upbeat holiday song that celebrates the festive spirit of Christmas while also offering a subtle reminder of the true meaning of the holiday.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang up the mistletoe
Let's put up the mistletoe decoration
And turn the lights down low
Lower the brightness of the lights
Let's feel the spirit
Let's experience the true essence of Christmas
'Cause Christmas time is here
Because it's the time of Christmas season
Sittin' by the firelight
Sitting by the fire's orange light
Let's hold each other tight
Let's embrace tightly
And feel the spirit
To feel the atmosphere and spirit of Christmas
'Cause Christmas time is here
Because it's the time of Christmas season
Can't you hear those jingle bells?
Aren't you able to hear the sound of jingle bells?
It's the sound I love so well
I love the sound of jingle bells very much
(It got meaning to) can't you hear those jingle bells
Hearing jingle bells signifies the arrival of Christmas
That sound I love so well
The sound of jingle bells is my favorite
Means Christmas time is here
Signifies that Christmas season has arrived.
Love is the greatest gift
Love is the most significant gift
So it's a blessing to be with
It's a fortunate experience to be with a loved one
The one you love
Your loved one
This special time of the year
The Christmas season is an exceptional time of the year
So let's decorate the tree
Let's decorate the Christmas tree
So the whole wide world can see
So everyone globally can view it
We've got the spirit
We are in the true spirit of Christmas
'Cause Christmas time is here
Because it's the time of Christmas season
Oh oh waited all the year
We waited the whole year for this moment
Now it's here
And now it's here, the Christmas season
So while you're having fun
While you're enjoying
Opening gifts from loved ones
Unwrapping gifts given by loved ones
There's one suggestion
One recommendation offered
I'd like to place in your ear
I want to suggest this in your ear
Please remind the kids
Kindly remind the children
Whose birthday this really is
The actual personage whose day of birth this commemorates
Let's not forget
Do not disregard
Why Christmas time is here
Remembering the spiritual significance of Christmas
It's the sound I love so well
I adore the sound of jingle bells
(Whole lot of meaning to)
It implies something more significant
Can't you hear those jingle bells
Do you not recognize the sound of jingle bells?
That sound I love so well
The sound of jingle bells I cherish much
Means Christmas time is here
Indicates that Christmas season has arrived
Christmas time is (here)
The Christmas season has begun
Christmas time is (here)
The time of Christmas season is now
Christmas time is here
The holiday season is upon us
Amen
So be it.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, LEE MENDELSON FILM PROD., INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Guaraldi, Lee Maurice Mendelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ana Sakuma
Thank You for posting this video and this song. and I love Ray Parker Jr.'s songs I love this song since I heard it the first time. This year I searched for the lyrics and it seems the same one. I love the lyrics and had to correct of few of the lyrics as far as I know when I hear him sing it.
Christmas Time Is Here (lyrics)
Hang up the mistletoe
and turn the lights down low
let's feel the spirit
cause christmas time is here
sitting by the firelight
let's hold each other tight
and feel the spirit
cause christmas time is here
Can't you hear those jingle bells ?
It's the sound I love so well
(it's got meaning to it)
Can't you hear those jingle bells
that sound I love so well
Means Christmas time is here
Love is the greatest gift
So it's a blessing to be with
The one You love
A special time of the year
Let's decorate the tree
So the whole wide world can see
We've got the spirit
Cause Christmas time is here
Can't you hear those jingle bells ?
It's the sound I love so well
(it's got a lot of meaning to it)
Can't you hear those jingle bells
that sound I love so well
'Cause Christmas time is here
Oh oh Waited 'out the year
Now it's here
So while You're having fun
Opening gifts from loved ones
There's one suggestion
I'd like to place in your ear
Please remind the kids
Who's Birthday this really is
Let's not forget
Why Christmas time is here
Can't you hear those jingle bells ?
It's the sound I love so well
(a whole lot of meaning to it)
Can't you hear those jingle bells
that sound I love so well
means Christmas time is here
Christmas time is here
Christmas time is
Christmas time is
A-a-a-men
Jon Clip
2:05 - 'Please remind the kids whose birthday this really is.' Always shed a tear when I hear that line!
James Whipple
It happened to me just now, teary eyed ☃️🎄🐕🦺🙏 December 4th 2022
James Whipple
Hi, it's me again, on Boxing Day here in Canada...I hope everyone had a great & peaceful Christmas Day. Ray Parker Jr 's Christmas song is rarely played on my local radio station at Christmas time. I'm not even sure if I discovered here on the radio, or luckily gave it a listen on YouTube. For the last 10 years or so, I've taken it on myself to try to have people listen to Christmas songs they might not have heard before, whether religious hymns, or lesser know songs, such Ray Parker Jr's. This past November & December I've put Christmas songs by Canadian artists that some Americans might have the opportunity to hear on YouTube. Take care everyone...the best in 2023.
Otis Roseboro
I play this over & over every Christmas that's how much i love this song
James M
One of my favorite Christmas song, it makes me so comfortable and easy..
Cynthia Kirkland
We will never get those days back again...even society had a different feel...this song in these times gives one hope and some happiness to our ears ...this song is a classic as mr. Parker is
It brings me a little happiness during these bad times...and brings memories of a happier time (1984) ❤
Roger Plummer
I heard this song at Macy's and came home to immediately look for it on youtube. The song has such a sweet, nice groove. And I like the lyrics that remind us "whose birthday it really is" and ends with "Amen". Nice Job, Ray Parker Jr.
Cocoa Femme
12/24/20: Heard this on my car radio while journeying home from Grocery Shopping. I'm SHOCKED at the countless gems from my childhood that I have forgotten. Whenever I heard Ray Parker Jr sing, I would think of my absentee father, for some unknown reason. Now to listen to this all these years later, makes my heart sing and puts a smile on my face which, I'm especially grateful for THIS YEAR, considering what a melancholy year it has been, particularly with the shocking death of my mother.
John Vance
I heard it in spencers three days ago, first time, the awesome sound of raydio
PrinceNamor
One of the best Christmas songs ever...love Ray Parker Jr.