Christmas
Rogue Wave Lyrics


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Did you ever see the faces of the children?
They get so excited
Waking up on Christmas morning
Hours before the winter sun's ignited

They believe in dreams and all they mean
Including heaven's generosity
Peeping round the door
To see what boxes are for free, in curiosity

Tommy doesn't know what day it is
Doesn't know who Jesus was or what praying is
How can he be saved from the eternal grave?

Surrounded by his friends, he sits so silently
And unaware of everything
Playing poxy pin ball, picks his nose
And smiles and pokes his tongue at everything

I believe in love
But how can men who've never seen
Light be enlightened? Only if he's cured
Will his spirit's future level ever heighten?

Tommy doesn't know what day it is




Doesn't know who Jesus was or what praying is
How can he be saved from the eternal grave?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Christmas" by Rogue Wave are focused on the excitement and anticipation that children experience in waking up on Christmas morning. These children have filled their minds with dreams and hope for gifts from Santa Claus. However, the song takes a darker turn when it shifts its focus to Tommy, a boy who is unable to experience this joy and wonder as he is unaware of Christmas, Jesus, or prayer. The song raises the question of how Tommy's future can be brightened when he has never been exposed to the light.


The line, "I believe in love, but how can men who've never seen light be enlightened?" suggests that there is hope for Tommy only if he is cured and brought into the sunlight of knowledge, religion, and education. It is a thoughtful and poignant message that subtly touches on themes of social and economic inequality, and the lack of access to resources for the underprivileged.


Overall, "Christmas" is a powerful and evocative song that challenges listeners to think about the less fortunate among us, particularly children like Tommy, who struggle to find meaning and hope in a world of celebrations they do not understand.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you ever see the faces of the children?
Have you witnessed the excitement on children's faces during Christmas time?


They get so excited
Their joy and anticipation knows no bounds


Waking up on Christmas morning
The thrill of discovering surprises early in the morning on a special day


Hours before the winter sun's ignited
Even before daylight breaks or the sun comes up in the winter, children are already up and waiting for Christmas joy


They believe in dreams and all they mean
Children abide in hope and the potential of the future, believing with all their heart that their dreams can come true


Including heaven's generosity
Their belief extends to blessings from above


Peeping round the door
Curiously sneaking a glance to see what presents have been left under the tree


To see what boxes are for free, in curiosity
Exploring the contents within beautifully wrapped boxes with innocent inquisitiveness


Tommy doesn't know what day it is
Tommy is unaware of the significance of the day


Doesn't know who Jesus was or what praying is
Tommy lacks knowledge of religious history and spirituality


How can he be saved from the eternal grave?
Without this knowledge, how can Tommy be saved from the afterlife's perpetual darkness?


Surrounded by his friends, he sits so silently
Tommy is amongst friends but sits quietly unresponsive


And unaware of everything
Tommy is emotionally detached from his surroundings


Playing poxy pin ball, picks his nose
Tommy's focus is on trivial matters instead of his spiritual well-being


And smiles and pokes his tongue at everything
Tommy is content with his ignorance and revels in childish acts to prove his perceived superiority


I believe in love
The singer affirms faith in the power of love


But how can men who've never seen
The question is raised of how people can understand concepts they have never experienced


Light be enlightened? Only if he's cured
One can only achieve clarity if they have a change in perspective – a “cure” from their previous state of mind


Will his spirit's future level ever heighten?
Only then can his spiritual future be positively affected


Tommy doesn't know what day it is
The ignorance of Tommy's spiritual needs is emphasized once again


Doesn't know who Jesus was or what praying is
Tommy's absence of spiritual knowledge is repeatedly brought to light


How can he be saved from the eternal grave?
The singer questions Tommy's salvation once again




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