In 2007 she got the part of Jenny Humphrey in the popular series Gossip Girl (2007-2012) Her appearances on the series became increasingly sporadic, and by the end of the first half of the fourth season, she had only appeared in four episodes. It was then announced that the actress would be scheduled for an indefinite hiatus from the show, she was to now concentrate on her music.
In 2009 her band The Pretty Reckless signed a deal with Interscope Records. Their debut album Light Me Up was released in 2010 in the UK, and 2011 in the USA, with the single Make Me Wanna Die appearing on the Kick Ass movie soundtrack
Trivia
Before she auditioned for The Grinch, she had never read the book or seen the cartoon.
Taylor Momsen began her career at the age of three, appearing in a "Shake N' Bake" commercial.
Taylor auditioned for the part of Hannah Montana and was down to the last 3 hopefuls with the part going to Miley Cyrus.
Christmas
Taylor Momsen Lyrics
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Why can't I find you?
Why have you gone away?
My world is changing
I'm rearranging
Does that mean
Christmas changes too?
Where are you Christmas?
Do you remember
The girl you used to know?
You and I were so carefree
Now, nothing's easy
Dear Christmas jingle
For just me
The song "Christmas Why Can't I Find You" by Taylor Momsen is a heartfelt lament about the loss of the Christmas spirit. The song starts with the question, "Where are you Christmas?" which is a rhetorical question that reflects the singer's emotional turmoil. She wants to feel the joy and happiness of Christmas, but it seems like the holiday has been drained of its magic. She wonders why she cannot find Christmas and why it has gone away.
As the song progresses, Momsen describes how her world is changing and she is rearranging her life. She wants to know if this means that Christmas is also changing. She then addresses Christmas directly, asking if it remembers the girl she used to be. Momsen reminisces about the carefree attitude she and Christmas used to share, but now everything seems difficult. She asks for the Christmas jingle to be just for her, hoping for a moment of happiness and joy.
The lyrics of this song can be interpreted in a variety of ways. For some, it might be a reflection of how commercialization has changed the true meaning of Christmas, while for others, it might be a longing for a simpler time when Christmas was more about the joy and love shared among loved ones. The song is poignant and touching, and Momsen's voice brings out the emotions of the lyrics perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are you Christmas?
Christmas has always been a source of joy and comfort, but it feels distant and unattainable this year.
Why can't I find you?
Despite searching for it, the holiday spirit seems to elude the singer.
Why have you gone away?
Something has caused the magic of Christmas to disappear from the singer's life.
My world is changing
The singer is going through some significant life changes that are affecting her outlook on the holiday season.
I'm rearranging
As life shifts, so do the singer's priorities and expectations. Christmas may no longer fit into her plans as it once did.
Does that mean Christmas changes too?
The singer questions whether the holiday spirit is dependent on the circumstances of her life, or if it remains constant regardless of personal change.
Do you remember the girl you used to know?
The singer longs for the simplicity and innocence of Christmases past, which have been lost in time and adulthood.
You and I were so carefree
The holiday season was once a time of pure joy and ease, but it has become more complicated and fraught with responsibility.
Now, nothing's easy
The singer feels overwhelmed and unable to find the happiness that Christmas used to bring.
Dear Christmas jingle for just me
The singer begs for a sign or a reminder of the Christmas spirit, something to confirm that it still exists and is worth seeking out.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES HORNER
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