The Nixons were founded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma by singer/guitarist Zac … Read Full Bio ↴The Nixons were founded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma by singer/guitarist Zac Maloy, guitarist Jesse Davis, bassist Ricky Brooks, and drummer Tye Robison. The group released their debut EP Six in 1992 (after a obscure self-titled album, probably released in 1990) on Dragon Street Records and replaced the original drummer with John Humphrey before releasing Halo in 1994 on Rainmaker label. This album features several songs also included in Foma, their first official full length record, released out in 1995 on MCA Records. Foma spawned the radio hit "Sister" and the group capitalized on their success with a big tour (about 300 shows in one year), including dates with Soul Asylum. Two years later, the group replaced Ricky Brooks with Ricky Wolking and released a self-titled album, also known as "the red album" which featured songs like In Spite of Herself and Baton Rouge. Though The Nixons failed to match the success of Foma and the band left MCA, their consistent gigging ensured a strong cult audience for 1999's Scrapbook EP (featuring b-sides, live and acoustic performances), which saw the band return to Rainmaker, and their fourth album The Latest Thing, which was released by Koch in early 2000.

December
The Nixons Lyrics

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may not see our July
I may not be near when the sun is warm in your sky...your sky
I may miss entire springtimes
But this promise is yours and it is strong as life

I'll be home when the snow is falling
When the fire turns to ember
I'll see you in December

I may not see Valentine
Share birthdays with a letter
But it's only time...only miles

I'll be home when the snow is falling
When the fire turns to ember
I'll see you in December

...and the snow will fall, the fires will warm
A heart that's full, true and calm
The snow will fall, the fires will warm
All I am, all I'll be is yours

I'll be home when the snow is falling
When the fire turns to ember, please remember
I'll be home when the snow is falling

When the fire turns to ember
I'll see you in December

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Nixons's song "December" reveal the importance of staying committed to the promises made in a relationship, despite the distance and time that separates the lovers. The singer acknowledges that their time apart might make it difficult to be there for each other during important moments, such as birthdays or Valentine's day. However, they reassure their partner that they will always come back to them, promising to be home when the snow starts falling.

This song is a beautiful tribute to love and devotion, even when the circumstances that surround it are difficult. The imagery of snow and fire in the lyrics represents the warmth and comfort of the home that the singer longs to return to, as well as the transformative power of the changing seasons. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be home when the snow is falling / When the fire turns to ember," underscoring the singer's unwavering commitment to their partner, even as life's changes and circumstances attempt to pull them apart.

Overall, "December" is a sentimental, hopeful song that reminds us of the power of true love and the importance of staying committed to the promises that we make.

Line by Line Meaning

may not see our July
I may not be around during the summer months.

I may not be near when the sun is warm in your sky...your sky
I may not be there when the weather is nice and sunny.

I may miss entire springtimes
I may not be there during the entire season of Spring.

But this promise is yours and it is strong as life
Despite my absence, this promise of love is unbreakable.

I'll be home when the snow is falling
I'll be back during the winter months.

When the fire turns to ember
When the warmth of the fire begins to fade.

I'll see you in December
I'll be back to see you during the holiday season.

I may not see Valentine
I may not be there during Valentine's Day.

Share birthdays with a letter
Celebrating birthdays through correspondence.

But it's only time...only miles
The distance between us is nothing in comparison to our love.

and the snow will fall, the fires will warm
During the winter months, the snow will fall and the fires will keep us warm.

A heart that's full, true and calm
Our love is pure, genuine, and serene.

All I am, all I'll be is yours
I will always belong to you.

When the fire turns to ember, please remember
When our warmth fades, remember my promise to return.

I'll be home when the snow is falling
I will come back during the winter months.

I'll see you in December
I will be back to see you during the holiday season.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JESSE HERRON DAVIS, JOHN STEPHEN HUMPHREY, ZACHARY DAVID MALOY

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