1) Tamia Washing… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Tamia.
1) Tamia Washington-Hill (born May 9, 1975 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian R&B singer. She is noted for her spinto mezzo-soprano, a rangy three octaves, capable of both dark contralto depths and angelic soprano highs. Tamia has released numerous albums since her discovery by Quincy Jones in 1995, at the age of 19. Her first three albums, 1998's Tamia, 2000's A Nu Day, and 2004's More, all achieved moderate success on R&B charts and urban radio, but failed to achieve mainstream success.
As a result of the disappointing performances of her albums, Tamia split from her label and released her next record, Between Friends, independently. As of 2019, Tamia has released a further three studio albums through her own label, Plus One Music Group - 2012's Beautiful Surprise, 2015's Love Life, and 2018's Passion Like Fire.
She has been married to the NBA basketball player Grant Hill since 1999, with whom she has two children.
2) Tamia is an experimental/avant-garde vocalist who has collaborated with Pierre Favre.
This Christmas
Tamia Lyrics
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The mistletoe
I'm gonna get
Yo know
You better, yeah
This Christmas
And as
We trim the tree
It's gonna be
Together
Yeah, ha
This Christmas
Fireside
Is blazing bright
We're caroling
Through the night
And this Christmas
Will be, yeah
A very
Special Christmas
For me, yeah
Ooh, hey, ooh
Presents
And cards are here
My world is filled
With cheer and you
Oh, yeah
This Christmas
And as I look around
Your eyes outshine
The town, they do
This Christmas
Fireside
Is blazing bright
We're caroling
Through the night
And this Christmas
Will be
A very
Special Christmas
For me, yeah
Ooh, alright
Break it down
Ha, ha, ha
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Yeah, alright
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Alright now
Right now, now
Fireside
Oh is blazing bright
We're caroling
Through the night
Yeah
And this Christmas
Will be, oh
A very
Special Christmas
For me, yeah
And this Christmas
Will be
A very
Special Christmas
For me, oh, oh
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Merry Christmas
Ooh, yeah
Gonna have
A merry Christmas
Oh, yeah, oh, oh
Merry Christmas
Oh, it will be
Oh, a very, very
Very
Special Christmas
A very
Special Christmas
(This Christmas)
Alright now
Right now, yeah oh
It will be now, oh
(This Christmas)
Oh, this will be
This will be, baby
A very special
Have a merry
Merry Christmas
And
A happy New Year
Oh, hey, alright
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Merry Christmas
This Christmas
Oh, this will be
This will be, baby
The song "This Christmas" by Tamia is a Christmas tune that explores the excitement, joy, and love that comes with the holiday season. The lyrics begin by expressing a desire to hang mistletoe and to get to know the person addressed in the song better. As they trim the tree together, they look forward to the fun they will have celebrating together. The second verse describes the atmosphere of the holiday season, with a blazing fire and caroling throughout the night. The singer reflects on the gifts they have received and are filled with cheer, but it is the person's eyes that outshine everything else.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that this Christmas will be a very special Christmas for the singer. The bridge picks up the tempo as the singer encourages everyone to have a merry Christmas and a happy new year. The song ends on a joyful and upbeat note, with the repeated phrase "this will be, baby" emphasizing the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming holiday.
Overall, the song evokes the joy and love that come with the holiday season. The lyrics are heartfelt, and the melody is infectious, making it a perennial favorite around Christmastime.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang all
Prepare the mistletoe
The mistletoe
A symbol of Christmas love
I'm gonna get
I will bring it out for us to share
Yo know
You must realize
You better, yeah
It is important to do so
This Christmas
Referring to this special holiday season
And as
While
We trim the tree
Decorating the Christmas tree
How much fun
Very enjoyable
It's gonna be
It will surely be
Together
Us doing it as a team
Yeah, ha
Expressive statement of joy
Fireside
The fireplace
Is blazing bright
The fire is bright and cheerful
We're caroling
Singing Christmas carols together
Through the night
Throughout the night
And this Christmas
During this special holiday season
Will be, yeah
It truly will be
A very
An extremely
Special Christmas
An especially significant holiday
For me, yeah
In my heart
Ooh, hey, ooh
Expressive vocal sounds
Presents
Gifts
And cards are here
Christmas cards and gifts have arrived
My world is filled
I am surrounded by
With cheer and you
And with you, my loved one
Oh, yeah
Expressive statement of joy
And as I look around
As I observe my surroundings
Your eyes outshine
Your eyes are more captivating than anything else
The town, they do
More than anything else around us
Fireside
The fireplace
Is blazing bright
The fire is bright and cheerful
We're caroling
Singing Christmas carols together
And this Christmas
During this special holiday season
Will be
Truly will be
A very
Extremely
Special Christmas
Significant holiday
For me, yeah
In my heart
Ooh, alright
Expressive vocal sounds
Break it down
Signal to start a breakdown or passage of music
Ha, ha, ha
Expressive laughter sounds
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Expressive vocal sounds
Yeah, alright
Positive confirmation
Yeah, yeah
Affirmative and positive
Yeah, yeah
Affirmative and positive
Yeah, yeah
Affirmative and positive
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressive affirmation
Alright now
Positive confirmation
Right now, now
In this present moment
Fireside
The fireplace
Oh is blazing bright
The fire is bright and cheerful
We're caroling
Singing Christmas carols together
Through the night
Throughout the night
And this Christmas
During this special holiday season
Will be, oh
Truly will be
A very
Extremely
Special Christmas
Significant holiday
For me, yeah
In my heart
And this Christmas
During this special holiday season
Will be
Truly will be
A very
Extremely
Special Christmas
Significant holiday
For me, oh, oh
In my heart
Yeah, yeah
Affirmative and positive
Yeah, yeah
Affirmative and positive
Merry Christmas
Wish for a happy holiday season
Ooh, yeah
Expressive vocal sounds
Gonna have
Intend to have
A merry Christmas
To be in the spirit of the season
Oh, yeah, oh, oh
Expressive vocal sounds
Merry Christmas
Wish for a happy holiday season
Oh, it will be
It definitely will be
A very, very
Especially
Very
Significant
Special Christmas
A particularly memorable holiday season
A very
A particularly
Special Christmas
A particularly memorable holiday season
Alright now
Positive confirmation
Right now, yeah oh
In this present moment
This will be now, oh
This will definitely happen
This will be
This will definitely happen
This will be, baby
Expressive or emotional emphasis
A very special
A particularly memorable
Have a merry
Wish for a happy
Merry Christmas
Wish for a happy holiday season
And
Together with
A happy New Year
Hope for a happy new year
Oh, hey, alright
Expressive vocal sounds
Yeah, yeah
Affirmative and positive
Yeah, yeah
Affirmative and positive
Merry Christmas
Wish for a happy holiday season
This Christmas
During this special holiday season
Oh, this will be
This will definitely happen
This will be, baby
Expressive or emotional emphasis
A very special
A particularly memorable
Special Christmas
A particularly memorable holiday season
Contributed by Leah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Clay P
This is an absolutely incredible version of "This Christmas"!
L
Among vocalist, or anyone musically inclined, Tamia's gift for singing is revered...a class of her own, angelical, beautiful, and masterful. Tamia, without a doubt rates a throne, I wish she was still blessing us with her god sent gift.
Gppceo Seaim
killa tune - she smoked it - what a beat - what a voice - what a mix - she nailed it
Elder Nelson White
Very nice! love this version. and I agree she is underated
iloveanimecartoons
nice!!!!!!!!!! lovely addition to my christmas playlists!!!!!!!!
VSmith3632
I love ashanti and she is nowhere near to be compared to Mrs Tamia. Her vocal range will blow ashanti
Karen Diamonds
Sweet!
Mia GE07
If she had worn high ponytail and 2 piece glittery costumey clothes, she might have been a superstar nowadays. She has the voice, but her style just didn't work well for her to be able to make it to the top. Love her, she deserves better than what she's getting. If only she was packaged well from the very start...
Shawn Defeudis
good choice of a cover if you're going to go for it....everyone has an album
MedixDA2010
@gppceo--Tamia most definitely nailed it.