Vai has been described as a "highly individualistic player" and part of a generation of "heavy rock and metal virtuosi who came to the fore in the 1980s". He released his first solo album Flex-Able in 1984, while his most successful release, Passion and Warfare (1990), was described as "the richest and best hard rock guitar-virtuoso album of the '80s". He was voted the "10th Greatest Guitarist" by Guitar World magazine, and has sold over 15 million records.
Discography
Flex-Able (1984)
Passion and Warfare (1990)
Sex & Religion (1993)
Fire Garden (1996)
Flex-Able Leftovers (1998)
The Ultra Zone (1999)
Real Illusions: Reflections (2005)
The Story of Light (2012)
Modern Primitive (2016)
Inviolate (2022)
Christmas Time Is Here
Steve Vai 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
We'll be drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
The lyrics of Steve Vai's "Christmas Time Is Here" give the listener a sense of joy and happiness that comes with the winter holiday season. The lyrics convey the excitement and anticipation felt by children during Christmas. The opening lines of the song: "Christmas time is here, Happiness and cheer, Fun for all that children call their favorite time of the year," capture the essence of the festive season.
The second verse of the song describes the sights and sounds of winter. The lyrics depict snowflakes in the air, carols everywhere, and olden times and ancient rhymes of love and dreams to be shared. The verse creates a nostalgic feeling as it alludes to the Christmas celebrations of the past. The third verse of the song transports the listener to the present, describing the beauty of the surroundings, yuletide by the fireside, and joyful memories. The verse highlights the importance of being present in the moment and cherishing the memories.
The song concludes with a wish for the Christmas spirit to be present throughout the year. The lyrics suggest that people should embrace the happy feelings and spread love and joy. Through the song, the listener is encouraged to hold on to the memories and feelings of joy during the festive season and strive to replicate them throughout the year.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas time is here
The holiday season has arrived
Happiness and cheer
The mood is happy and joyful
Fun for all that children call
Kids especially enjoy this time of the year
Their favorite time of the year
Children look forward to Christmas the most
Snowflakes in the air
The weather is cold and snowy
Carols everywhere
Christmas music can be heard all around
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Old traditions and songs are still remembered
Of love and dreams to share
The holiday is about sharing love and dreams
Sleigh bells in the air
The sound of bells can be heard from a sleigh
Beauty everywhere
The decorations and lights are beautiful
Yuletide by the fireside
Spending time with loved ones by the fireplace
And joyful memories there
Creating happy memories together
We'll be drawing near
We will be getting closer to Christmas Day
Oh, that we could always see
It would be great if we could always experience
Such spirit through the year
The Christmas spirit of love and joy all year long
Oh, that we could always see
It would be great if we could always experience
Such spirit through the year
The Christmas spirit of love and joy all year long
Writer(s): Michelle Lewis, Vince Guaraldi, Shawn Colvin, Lee Maurice Mendelson Copyright: Wannabite Music, Universal Music - Mgb Songs, Scred Songs Ltd., Shifty Music, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Nolan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scrap8930
truly, this version is an underrated masterpiece !
@luigivillani6411
I can't do Christmas without it!
@kevinhall8112
Merry Christmas to all. Let's see if we can all be compassionate throughout the year, and make every day Christmas. Blessings to all on this most beautiful day.
@JCGREENGENES
Back in 1997 Steve did a concept album called 'Merry Axemas' featuring several notable guitarists from different genres....I always thought the whole thing was a showcase for THIS MASTERPIECE!!
@sigfan4521
Thank you!!!
@ranchjp
yes I have that album - awesome
@con17guitar
I think what Steve Vai did was make this song his own. Perfect version of this song and it really gets me in the Holiday spirit.
It's a Masterpiece.
@harveydents
oh man...this guy can play WHATEVER HE WANTS....not only that i met him and he is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nice! that is the most important thing to remember!
@cheyeguy
This song is also on one of the Merry Axemas cds! Our boss told us to bring in christmas music from this past week until christmas so i brought in Merry Axemas! >:D BY FAR THE MOST AWESOME WEEK AT WORK EVER!!!!
@abramson98
it's the middle of the summer, I'm Jewish, and yet here I am enjoying this song. :-)