Rebecca was born in Sydney, Australia, to David and Helen Smallbone. She is the oldest of seven children, and currently lives in Los Angeles with Jacob. Rebecca took the name St. James from her grandmother, as it was her maiden name. Her album ‘’God’’ was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1995. Also, ‘’Pray ‘’ was certified Gold by the RIAA on the last week of September 1999.
Rebecca's musical career began in 1990 at age 13 when she began opening shows for CCM (Christian Contemporary Music) artist Carman during his Australian tour which was promoted by her father's company, David Smallbone Promotions. That same year she recorded her first album, Refresh My Heart. In 1991 she moved to the United States upon signing with ForeFront Records, and took her stage name at the label's request.
In 1999 Rebecca received a Grammy Award for her album ''Pray'' in the Best Rock Gospel Album category. Rebecca is the eighth Australian artist or group to win a Grammy Award.
In 2003 she played the part of Maggie (Mary Magdalene) in the !HERO rock opera.
Rebecca is an open supporter of teenage sexual abstinence, and has become an unofficial spokesperson for True Love Waits. The single "Wait for Me", from her 2000 album Transform, encourages waiting to have sex until after marriage. Later that year it also became the title and focus of a 46-city tour. James wrote the song herself on a tour bus, and it became instantly popular. The song was also used on the TV program The O.C. Rebecca's first book, titled Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance, was published in 2002 and further addressed the issue.
In November of 2005, Rebecca released her highly anticipated album If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something. After not putting out a new pop/rock album since 2000, this album combines Rebecca's overall versatility in vocal and song writing to the finest degree.
Rebecca sang a song on the 2005 soundtrack, Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia called "Lion" for which she won a Dove Award.
A Special Edition of If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something was released in November 2006 and included two acoustic tracks and other special features.
In 2007. Rebecca released her live CD\DVD aLIVE In Florida featuring some of her No. 1 hits as well as fan favorites.
In 2008, two compilation albums, The Ultimate Collection (Double Disc) and Greatest Hits featuring some of her biggest hits were released. The same year she also released a new book called Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, Body, & Spirit which broke into Top 10 at #9 on the CBA bestseller's list in Feb 2009. Pure is also nominated among the Top 3 books of 2009 for the youth/teen market.
The September 09' release of Loved, (Hachette/Faithwords) and the fall national film release of Sarah’s Choice capped 2009 as one of Rebecca’s most creatively diverse years.
Happy Christmas
Rebecca St. James Lyrics
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And what have you done
Another year over
A new one's just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
And a happy new year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Christmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight
CHORUS:
A very merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
A very merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
Without any fear
Without any fear
Without any fear
Without any fear
And, so this is Christmas
And what have we done
Another year over
And a new one's just begun
And, so Happy Christmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young
CHORUS(2x)
In Rebecca St. James' song "Happy Christmas," the lyrics capture the essence of the holiday season and reflect on the past year while expressing hopes and aspirations for the future. The song begins by acknowledging the arrival of Christmas and poses the question of what each individual has accomplished during the year that has passed. It sets a reflective tone, reminding us that another year is ending and a new one is about to begin.
The lyrics then wish listeners a merry Christmas and a happy new year, expressing the desire for everyone to have a joyful holiday season. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing both our loved ones who are near and dear to us, as well as those who are older and younger. The song's inclusive spirit is evident with the mention of people from different races, colors, and backgrounds. It calls for unity and an end to fighting, encouraging the world to come together during this special time of the year.
The repetition of the phrase "let's hope it's a good one without any fear" is a recurring theme throughout the song, emphasizing the desire for a bright future free from worry and anxieties. It serves as a reminder to approach the new year with optimism and to strive for a better world.
Overall, "Happy Christmas" is a heartfelt song that celebrates the holiday season, encourages unity, and expresses the universal wish for peace and happiness in the year to come.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
This is the current state of Christmas
And what have you done
What accomplishments or actions have you achieved
Another year over
A year has come to an end
A new one's just begun
A fresh year has started
And so this is Christmas
This is the current state of Christmas
I hope you have fun
I wish you to experience enjoyment
The near and the dear one
Both the close and beloved individuals
The old and the young
People of both older and younger ages
A very merry Christmas
Wishing for a joyful Christmas
And a happy new year
And a year filled with happiness
Let's hope it's a good one
Hopeful for a positive year
Without any fear
Free from any feelings of anxiety or apprehension
For weak and for strong
For those who are physically or emotionally vulnerable, as well as those who are resilient
For rich and the poor ones
Irrespective of their wealth, whether affluent or impoverished
The world is so wrong
The world is filled with injustices and faults
For black and for white
For people of African descent and those of European descent
For yellow and red ones
For individuals of Asian descent and those of Native American or Indigenous backgrounds
Let's stop all the fight
Let us put an end to all conflicts and disputes
Without any fear
Free from any feelings of anxiety or apprehension
A very merry Christmas
Wishing for a joyful Christmas
And a happy new year
And a year filled with happiness
Let's hope it's a good one
Hopeful for a positive year
Without any fear
Free from any feelings of anxiety or apprehension
Without any fear
Free from any feelings of anxiety or apprehension
Without any fear
Free from any feelings of anxiety or apprehension
Without any fear
Free from any feelings of anxiety or apprehension
And, so this is Christmas
This is the current state of Christmas
And what have we done
What accomplishments or actions have we achieved
Another year over
A year has come to an end
And a new one's just begun
And a fresh year has started
And, so Happy Christmas
And, wishing a joyful Christmas
We hope you have fun
We wish for you to experience enjoyment
The near and the dear ones
Both the close and beloved individuals
The old and the young
People of both older and younger ages
A very merry Christmas
Wishing for a joyful Christmas
And a happy new year
And a year filled with happiness
Let's hope it's a good one
Hopeful for a positive year
Without any fear
Free from any feelings of anxiety or apprehension
A very merry Christmas
Wishing for a joyful Christmas
And a happy new year
And a year filled with happiness
Let's hope it's a good one
Hopeful for a positive year
Without any fear
Free from any feelings of anxiety or apprehension
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