The roots of TSO are found in Savatage, a traditional heavy metal band that gradually progressed into a symphonic metal act. Savatage's rock operas, starting with STREETS, began the experimentation with what would become TSO culminating on the track "Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)" from DEAD WINTER DEAD. This track was a minor hit for the struggling band, and demonstrated that there might be an audience for the symphonic metal approach to holiday themes.
The concept for a band playing Christmas carols in a rock opera style was not received warmly by the industry, but quickly proved a success with adults as well as young people. In the recording studio, Trans-Siberian Orchestra uses a full 60-piece orchestra and a choir.
As of 2004, their touring band included 14 vocalists, 14 musicians, and 2 narrators. Trans-Siberian Orchestra released their debut album Christmas Eve and Other Stories in 1996, and it remains their best-selling album. Their 1998 release The Christmas Attic was similarly a concept album with a Christmas theme. In 2000, they released their first non-Christmas album, Beethoven's Last Night. Beethoven's Last Night is a concept album about Ludwig van Beethoven's last night on earth, during which he meets Mephistopheles (possible Satan, or one of his underlings).
After a few years of touring, they returned to the studio with another full-length album, Lost Christmas Eve, and the accompanying DVD/3-CD release The Christmas Trilogy, which contained all three of their Christmas albums to date.
During their winter tours of 2005 and 2006, the band had announced that they were working on the new album, set to release later that year (this was said both years). During the summer of 2007, the official myspace for TSO stated that they were recording, with the expression 'inspired'. Finally, on October 27, 2007, the long awaited new album (and second non-Christmas) arrived "Night Castle". The album is another concept album, spanning 2 cd's, and is the telling of the story of a soldier's experience during the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge. As always, it's about faith, hope, fate and the inherent belief that there is good in all people. The album was received with mixed reviews, from the praise of the band's fans, to the near burning of albums by those that are less than receptive to the album. Along with the songs for the story, the album also includes 4 tracks that are not part of the story, and yes, it features the band's rendition of "Carmina Burana (O Fortuna)", performed as a preview by the band during their winter tours, as well as one cover of a Savatage song.
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Christmas Canon Rock
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Lyrics
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Our lives will show
This dream he had
Each child still knows
This night we pray
Our lives will show
This dream he had
We are waiting
We have not forgotten
We are waiting
We have not forgotten
On this night, on this night
On this very Christmas night
On this night, on this night
On this very Christmas night
On this night, on this night
On this very Christmas night
On this night, on this night
On this very Christmas night
On this night, on this night
On this very Christmas night
On this night, on this night
On this very Christmas night
On this night, on this night
On this very Christmas night
On this night, on this night
On this very Christmas night
The lyrics of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's song Christmas Canon Rock focus on the theme of prayer and hope for the fulfillment of a dream that each child still remembers. The Christmas night becomes the backdrop of the lyrics, and the lines "On this night, on this very Christmas night" are repeated multiple times, emphasizing the importance of the occasion. The lyrics further affirm that we are waiting for the dream to come true and that we have not forgotten it. The dream is left undefined, giving the listener the freedom to interpret it in their way. However, the lyrics convey the message that it is something that every child remembers, suggesting that it may be a dream of peace, love, and joy that we all cherish.
In conclusion, the song's lyrics capture the essence of Christmas and the emotions associated with it. The song calls for hope, faith, and prayer to fulfill a dream that every child remembers. The lyrics make an impression on the listener, asking them to not forget the dream and to wait for its fulfillment on this very Christmas night.
Line by Line Meaning
This night we pray
On Christmas night, we offer our prayers for a peaceful and blessed life.
Our lives will show
Our actions and behavior will reflect our belief in the true spirit of Christmas.
This dream he had
We remember the dream of the sacred child, the momentousness of his birth, and the hope he imbued as he entered the world.
Each child still knows
The innocence and purity of every child help us preserve the magic of Christmas in our hearts and minds.
We are waiting
We await the coming of Christmas with hope, joy, and expectation.
We have not forgotten
Even in the midst of the present hustle and bustle, we have not forgotten the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of love, peace, and compassion.
On this night, on this night
The repetition of this phrase signifies the anticipation and longing for Christmas and the sacredness of this night.
On this very Christmas night
The artist emphasizes the present moment--the night of Christmas--as the time to celebrate, honor the birth of Jesus, and share love and joy with others.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL O'NEILL, PAUL F. O'NEILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The G Team
Takes me back to the night my son was born, the day after Christmas. All alone in an empty maternity ward, decorated for Christmas, this song played softly from the nurses station outside our room many times during the 22 hours we awaited his birth. Greatest day of my life.
Mark Petersen
That is the most wholesome thing i've read in years
princessklollipop
My son was born the day after Christmas also…almost 32 years ago❣️
Joseph Corum
Beautiful same here bro. Reminds me of my twins when they where first born.
Donna Perales
Love this Beautiful ❤️ a lot of life has happened since this Beautiful song 🙏🕊️🙏❤️
Caroline Fake
Omg this made me tear up
ohmandycandyxo
Even the rock version brings a tear to my eye. Perfection.
Antony Januário
música marcada quando stefan desligou sua humanidade pela ultima vez🖤
Todd Gilmore
The passage from 3:33 on contains some of the most beautiful electric guitar playing I’ve ever heard, and at 62 I’ve listened to an awful lot of beautiful electric guitar playing. It actually brings me to tears.
Lost Books
One feels the love/talent