"Blame It On The Bossa Nova", together: "I Want To Stay Here".
Let Me Be The First To Wish You Merry Christmas
Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme Lyrics
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Although the holiday is still sometime away
Let me be the first to wish you merry Christmas, my dear
You′re here beside me now, so why wait another day
Now you may think I'm rushing things
But dear, before you know
You′ll hear the sound of jingle bells
So let me be the first to tell you
What's really in my heart
I want you in my arms when Christmas comes along
Not only for for this year, but every Christmas from now on
I want you in my arms when Christmas comes along
Not only for for this year, but every Christmas from now on
The song Let Me Be The First To Wish You Merry Christmas by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme is a beautiful ballad about the joy and excitement of the Christmas season. It opens with the singer expressing his desire to be the first to wish his loved one a Merry Christmas, even though there is still some time left for the holiday to arrive. The singer yearns for his dear one to be by his side on this special day, and not to wait for another day to come.
The singer also acknowledges the fact that his eagerness to celebrate Christmas might seem premature to some. However, he believes that time flies away, and before you know it, the sound of jingle bells and laughter of children playing in the snow will mark the arrival of the festive season. Then, the singer expresses his true feelings of wanting his beloved in his arms on this special occasion not just for this year, but every Christmas from now on. He concludes by reiterating his desire and love for his partner.
The song is essentially a beautiful Christmas love song about expressing one's love and desire for their special someone on this joyful day. It captures the essence of Christmas through the sound of jingle bells, children playing in the snow, and the warmth of being with loved ones, making it the perfect song to listen to during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me be the first to wish you merry Christmas, this year
I want to be the first person to wish you a merry Christmas for this particular year.
Although the holiday is still sometime away
Even though Christmas is still a while away.
Let me be the first to wish you merry Christmas, my dear
I want to be the first person to wish you a merry Christmas, my love.
You're here beside me now, so why wait another day
Since you're here with me now, there's no need to wait any longer to celebrate Christmas together.
Now you may think I'm rushing things
You might think I'm trying to hurry things along.
But dear, before you know
However, time flies quickly.
You'll hear the sound of jingle bells
Soon enough, you'll start hearing the ringing of jingle bells.
And children playing in the snow
Additionally, you'll see children outside, playing in the snow.
So let me be the first to tell you
Therefore, I would like to tell you first.
What's really in my heart
What I really mean and feel in my heart.
I want you in my arms when Christmas comes along
I want us to be together when Christmas arrives and embrace each other.
Not only for for this year, but every Christmas from now on
Not just for this year, but for every Christmas onward.
Writer(s): S. Lawrence, B. Rotfeld
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.