Maybe This Christmas
Ron Sexsmith (Holiday) Lyrics
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Maybe this year love will appear
Deeper than ever before
And maybe forgiveness will ask us to call
Someone we love
Someone we've lost
For reasons we can't quite recall
Mmm, maybe this Christmas
Maybe there'll be an open door
Maybe the star that shined before
Will shine once more, ohhh
Mmmmmmm, mmmmmmmm
And maybe this Christmas will find us at last
In heaven, at peace
Prayed for at least
For the love we've been shown in the past
Maybe this Christmas
Maybe this Christmas
Ron Sexsmith's song "Maybe This Christmas" is a beautiful and haunting song that captures the essence of the holiday season. In the song, the singer expresses hope that this Christmas will be different from all the rest, that love will finally appear in a deeper, more meaningful way, and that forgiveness will be given to those who deserve a second chance. The words convey a sense of longing and longing for a better world, one where the past is reconciled, forgiveness is granted, and love reigns supreme.
The first stanza suggests that this Christmas will be different from all the others because love will manifest itself in a more profound and meaningful way. The singer expresses the hope that forgiveness will also be given in the form of a call to someone they've lost or someone they love, but can't recall the reason for the separation. The second stanza continues with the theme of hope, with more optimism that the open door will appear, and the star that shone before (which symbolises hope and promise) will shine once more.
The final refrain brings the song to a close, with the singer hoping that this Christmas will be the one where they are finally at peace, free from the pain and turmoil of the past. They hope that the love they've been shown in the past will carry them forward, giving them hope for a better tomorrow. The song's melancholic tone contrasts with the hope and optimism of its words, making it truly poignant and emotionally resonant.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe this Christmas will mean something more
The hope that this Christmas will have a greater significance and purpose than previous ones.
Maybe this year love will appear
The anticipation of finding love or experiencing deeper levels of love.
Deeper than ever before
The desire to experience a love that is more profound than any love experienced previously.
And maybe forgiveness will ask us to call
Reflecting on past grievances or transgressions that require forgiveness and the potential to reconcile with someone.
Someone we love
Being reminded of someone deeply care about and reconnecting with them, if possible.
Someone we've lost
Reflecting on those who have passed away or are no longer in our lives, who we miss and wish were with us during the holidays.
For reasons we can't quite recall
Trying to remember why we lost touch with someone and recognizing that the reasons may not be important, as reconciling is the focus.
Maybe there'll be an open door
The possibility of new opportunities or experiences that may become available.
Maybe the star that shined before
Hope that something that was once bright or promising in the past will shine again, possibly an old relationship or goal.
Will shine once more, ohhh
The expectation that something will have renewed radiance or joy.
And maybe this Christmas will find us at last
The belief that this Christmas can bring feelings of fulfillment or completion, and lead to a sense of tranquility or contentment.
In heaven, at peace
The hope for an afterlife or peaceful existence, free from the struggles of this world.
Prayed for at least
Acknowledging that this ideal sense of peace is something that they and others pray for, but may not be possible to attain.
For the love we've been shown in the past
Feeling grateful for the love and support they have received from others, especially during the holiday season.
Maybe this Christmas
The repeated refrain that emphasizes the hope and possibility for a meaningful and fulfilling holiday season.
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marcosbelloperez5263
Maybe this Christmas will mean something more
Maybe this year love will appear
Deeper than ever before
And maybe forgiveness will ask us to call
Someone we love
Someone we've lost
For reasons we can't quite recall
Mmm, maybe this Christmas
Maybe there'll be an open door
Maybe the star that shined before
Will shine once more, ohhh
Mmmmmmm, mmmmmmmm
And maybe this Christmas will find us at last
In heaven, at peace
Prayed for at least
For the love we've been shown in the past
Maybe this Christmas
Maybe this Christmas
@donnygrande3662
This , to my mind Ron ,
Is the Quintessential
Canadian Winter Christmas
Song Of this new Century ...
Receiving the baton ,
from brother Gordon LightFoot ,
In ' Song for a Winter's nite '
You brought that ' Spirit '
Into a Present Day formation ,
with this Gentle haunting ,
Sensitive , yearning ,
transcendental , Yuletide Gem !!
Well Done Ron !!
PriceLess
You Are a Great Canadian Son ,
Who makes Us Very Proud ,
to be Canadian !!
Much Love
CreatorSpeed
Namaste
Peace
' Peacetrain SoundingLouder '
@samsongsingh5271
What a beautiful song!
There are some many misheard lyric version in the internet.
Dear Ron, is this one right?
Maybe this Christmas
Maybe this Christmas will mean something more.
Maybe this year love will appear deeper than ever before.
And maybe forgiveness will ask us to call someone we love,
someone we’ve lost for reasons we can’t quite recall.
Maybe this Christmas.
Maybe there’ll be an open door.
Maybe the star that shined before will shine once more.
(instrumental)
Maybe there’ll be an open door.
Maybe the star that shined before will shine once more.
Maybe this Christmas we’ll* find us at last in heavenly peace,
grateful at least for the love we’ve been shown in the past
Maybe this Christmas.
Maybe this Christmas.
* or: Maybe this Christmas will find us at last in heavenly peace, ... ???
@sundialsoft
Ron sexsmiths "Maybe this christmas" from the OC mix. I take no credit for this song,
it of his websites forum:
Capo on 9th fret
Standard tuning
Here's the fingering for the G-chords
Gadd9: 3X02XX
Gadd9sus4: 3X021X
Gno3: 3X003X
G Gadd9 / Gadd9sus4 Gno3 /
*Maybe this *Christmas will *mean something *more
C / Am7 / G / Em /
*Maybe this year *love will appear *deeper than ever be*fore
G G9 / G9sus4 Gno3 /
And *maybe for*giveness will *ask us to *call
C / Am7 /
*someone we love, *someone we've lost
G / Em /
For *reasons we can't quite re*call
C / D / G /
mm*m maybe this *Christ*mas
Bm / C (Cm) /
*Maybe there'll be an *open door (*)
Bm / C / Am / D /
*Maybe the star that *shone before will *shine once *more
Instrumental (chords of verse)
Maybe this Christmas will find us at last
In Heavenly peace
Greatfully ???
For the love we've been shown in the past
Maybe this Christmas
@speedpops9880
This song is one of the most, if not thee most, beautiful modern Christmas songs written. So underrated. Brings back memories of 2 of the loneliest, yet oddly greatest, Christmas’ I’ve ever had. Such an interesting and simple time of life.
@amys7287
Ron, this is not only my favourite Christmas song, it's one of my all-time favorites. Thank you so much for it! Merry Christmas!
@elguapo3526
The sheer musical genius of Ron Sexsmith, such beautiful songs.
@MusicByYo
With each passing year I love this song more and more.
@ToddH76
The best modern or non traditional Christmas song. Simply fantastic.
@mikelumsden833
This man captures humanity in a song....its in his soul.....he knows that goodness can happen...wow thanks Ron 😊
@ralphbischoff1329
With each passing year this song just brings me to tears for so many more reasons. Thank you Ron!
@madeleinehague3247
We love this song. We have loved your music for years and look forward to seeing you in Feb. at Massey Hall. Happy Christmas Ron & family!
@paulmcardle9542
What a redeeming and precious song for Christmas..
Thank you Ron
@margaretbuffie460
Love, love, love this song. Thank you for such a beautiful creation, Ron.