The Christmas Tree
The Bands and Choir of The Salvation Army Lyrics
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Such pleasure do you bring me
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Such pleasure do you bring me
Every year this Christmas tree
Brings to us both joy and glee
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Thy candles shine so brightly
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Thy candles shine so brightly
Each bough does hold its tiny light
That makes each toy to sparkle bright
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Thy candles shine so brightly
The song "The Christmas Tree" by The Bands and Choir of The Salvation Army is a joyful and celebratory ode to one of the most beloved symbols of the holiday season. The lyrics describe the great pleasure that the Christmas tree brings, both in terms of its aesthetic beauty and its symbolic power. The repeated phrase "such pleasure do you bring me" emphasizes the deep sense of satisfaction and happiness that the presence of a Christmas tree can evoke.
The second stanza of the song focuses specifically on the candles that adorn the branches of the tree. The lyrics describe their brightness and how they make each toy sparkle. This imagery conjures up a sense of wonder and magic, as if the Christmas tree is imbued with a certain enchantment that brings delight to all who see it.
Overall, "The Christmas Tree" is a joyful and festive song that captures the excitement and spirit of the holiday season. It celebrates the beauty and significance of the Christmas tree, reminding listeners of the ways in which this simple yet powerful symbol can bring joy and happiness to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
The start of the song which honors the symbolic representation of the evergreen tree.
Such pleasure do you bring me
The happiness and warmth that this tree brings to the singers and the people who will be gathering around it.
Every year this Christmas tree
The arrival of the same tree year after year that reminds the singers of the annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Brings to us both joy and glee
The profound positive impact that the Christmas tree brings to the lives of people who get the chance to decorate and celebrate around it.
Thy candles shine so brightly
The illumination and brightness that the candles bring to the surroundings and to the hearts of the singers who are admiring it.
Each bough does hold its tiny light
Each branch of the tree delicately holds a candle that spreads the light across the room.
That makes each toy to sparkle bright
The light from the candles brings the toys that are displayed around the Christmas tree to life.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
The song ends with a repetition of the first two lines, acknowledging the continued significance of the Christmas tree in peoples' lives.
Thy candles shine so brightly
The last line of the song reiterates the impact of the illuminating candles on the tree, the singers, and the people who are witnesses to it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce L Fowler, PD Traditional
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