Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from… Read Full Bio ↴Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was the performing and recording name from 1965 to 1972 of renowned American R&B/soul group The Miracles. From Detroit, Michigan, the band Miracles remain notable as the first successful group act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. Over their career across the 1960s, 70s and 80s, the Miracles were one of Motown's signature acts with over forty top 40 R&B hits. Over the same time period, their original lead singer and founding member Smokey Robinson became one of the most successful songwriters and record producers of all time.

The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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Jingle Bells
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

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Dashing through the snow, yeah
In a one-horse open sleigh
Over fields we go
Laughing all the way

Bells on bobtails ring, yeah
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing

A sleighing song tonight

Oh I say, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Oh I say, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

I say, a day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
Thought I'd take Miss Janie blind
Have her seated by my side

Bells on bobtails ring, oh, yeah, yeah
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight

Oh I say, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open
One-horse open sleigh

Now baby, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way, oh, I say
Oh, what fun it is to ride

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' song "Jingle Bells" give us a glimpse into the joy and excitement of sleigh riding during the wintertime. The upbeat and playful tone of the song is characterized by descriptions of dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh over fields, laughing and singing with bells ringing in the background. The lyrics go on to describe the pleasure of sharing the ride with a special someone, the bright spirits being lifted by the ringing of the bells on the sleigh, and the overall merriment and fun of this wintertime activity.

Overall, "Jingle Bells" is a classic holiday song that celebrates the joy of sleigh riding and the cheerful nature of the holiday season. The playful and infectious melody has made it a favorite of many, and a popular choice for holiday playlists and Christmas carolers alike.

Line by Line Meaning

Dashing through the snow, yeah
Speeding along on a snowy ride, yeah

In a one-horse open sleigh
On a single-horse carriage with no top cover

Over fields we go
Traveling across the open fields

Laughing all the way
Enjoying the festive ride with laughter

Bells on bobtails ring, yeah
The bells on the horse's tail ring loudly, yeah

Making spirits bright
Uplifting the holiday spirit

What fun it is to ride and sing
Having a great time by singing while travelling

A sleighing song tonight
Singing a song suited for the sleigh ride tonight

Oh I say, jingle bells, jingle bells
Oh, I want to sing jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way (jingle all the way)
Jingling all the way on this ride (Jingle all the way)

Oh, what fun it is to ride
Oh, it's so enjoyable to ride