Christmas Time Is Here
Sarah McLachlan & Sarah McLachlan featuring Diana Krall Lyrics
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Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Oh that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Oh that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Oh that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
The song "Christmas Time Is Here" by Sarah McLachlan is a beautiful melody that captures the essence of the holiday season. The lyrics are simple yet profound, as they describe the joy and happiness that comes with Christmas. The song starts by emphasizing the happiness and cheer that is associated with the holiday season. The sentiment is that Christmas time is a time for children and their favorite time of the year. The focus is on the simple things like snowflakes in the air, carols being sung, and the love and dreams that are shared.
The second verse emphasizes the beauty of Christmas with sleds in the air and the Yuletide by the fireside, which brings joyful memories to mind. The song reaches its climax with the repetition of the phrases "Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer" emphasizing the overall sentiment of the song.
The last verse hopes that the spirit of Christmas will last throughout the year. This message resonates with many people who wish that the goodwill that comes with Christmas could last forever.
Overall, "Christmas Time Is Here" is a poignant song that encapsulates all that we cherish about the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas time is here
The time for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ has come!
Happiness and cheer
The time of the year where we are happy and joyful.
Fun for all that children call
Children love Christmas time and all the fun activities associated with it.
Their favorite time of the year
Christmas is the most loved and anticipated time of the year for children.
Snowflakes in the air
The cold season with snowflakes in all the towns and cities.
Carols everywhere
The traditional holiday songs played and sung throughout the season.
Olden times and ancient rhymes
The traditional Christmas songs originating from the past are still sung today.
And love and dreams to share
It's a time to share love with others and dream of a brighter future.
Sleigh bells in the air
The bells attached to a horse-drawn sleigh can be heard from afar.
Beauty everywhere
Everything and everyone looks beautiful during the holiday season.
Yuletide by the fireside
The time of the year when people gather around the fire to celebrate Christmas.
And joyful memories there
People make lots of memories celebrating Christmas with loved ones.
Oh that we could always see
If only we could see the same spirit and joy throughout the whole year.
Such spirit through the year
The Christmas spirit of love, joy, and happiness should continue throughout the whole year!
Lyrics © DistroKid, LEE MENDELSON FILM PROD., INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Guaraldi, Lee Maurice Mendelson
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@howardleban5524
Okay, now I just want to cry. This song is just too beautiful.
@JonBe2012
Fantastic song. Brings tears to my eyes every time. Reminds me of my love Gina Fopiano and how we used to listen to this song over and over next to the fire. Wonderful times spent with loved ones :)
@buffplums
I love this woman xx
@jst1nic
♡♥♡♥♥♡♥ Thank You Merry Christmas ...this is a classic I will always love. ♡♡♥♡♥♡♥♡
@BreannePearson
Thank you so much!
@yogagai
Lots of memories beautiful ones. But time to make new ones and this song is one of my favorite ones her voice and piano and apple cider with brandy in the apartment looking trough the windows waiting for the guests to arrive and you
@larondapaden7589
Love it
@reggiewilliams4246
Lovely
@benvoiles2048
We played a version of this with a big band. Beautiful arrangement, I forget who did it. But we were supposed to open for Alabama but they got into some kind of dispute over the name at the last minute and didn't show.
@simonsaythis
Although I LOVE the original instrumental version of this song I LOVE the words to this songs ever MORE. I give you one of my favorite versions of it being sung. Talk more music. Visit us on Facebook. Music, Music, Music.