Vonda Shepard was born in New York but her family relocated to California when she was fairly young. She played piano from an early age. Her father is Richmond Shepard, a mime and improv actor. Vonda has three sisters: Rosetta, Luana, and Brianna. Her mother left the family when Vonda was ten, and her father raised the four girls by himself.
After performing as a backing singer for many years she was eventually given her own recording contract. Shepard's first chart appearance was in 1987 when she recorded a duet with Dan Hill entitled 'Can't We Try'. She released her first self-titled album in 1989 with little fanfare. The album did yield one chart single, Don't Cry Ilene, a mid-tempo, piano-driven jazz-RnB flavored song dealing with the break-up of a relationship between a black woman and a white man, arising from adult peer pressure. The track is sung from the perspective of the woman's white female friend, who harbors a desire to have the man for herself, but keeps her distance out of respect for her friend. The song peaked at 17 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart and stayed on the charts for 12 weeks.
After her third album, Shepard was signed up to appear on Ally McBeal after being spotted by the show's creator David E Kelley. While on the show she recorded two full soundtrack albums and was featured on two other Ally McBeal compilations. The songs Shepard recorded for Ally McBeal soundtrack albums were mainly covers of old songs with lyrics that paralleled what was happening in the title character's life onscreen. Since appearing in the show, Shepard has released two more studio albums and a live album.
Shepard is married to music producer Mitchell Froom and they had their first child, Jack Froom, on 15 April 2006.
Please Come Home For Christmas
Vonda Shepard Lyrics
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Oh, what a Christmas to end the blues
My baby's gone, and I have no friends
To wish me greetings, once again
Choirs will be singing Silent Night
Christmas carols by candlelight
Please come home for Christmas
If not for Christmas, by New Year's night
Friends and relations send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
For this is Christmas, yeah, it's Christmas my dear
It's the time of year to be with the one you love
So won't you tell me you'll never more roam
Christmas and New Years will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow no grief or pain
And I'll be happy, happy once again
[instrumental interlude]
There'll be no more sorrow no grief or pain
And I'll be happy, happy Christmas once again
Vonda Shepard's song "Please Come Home For Christmas" is a heartwarming tune that talks about the loneliness one feels on Christmas when their loved one is not around. The lyrics are emotional and are sure to strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt the sorrow of not having someone they love with them during the holidays.
The song opens with the line, "bells will be ringing the sad sad news," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The phrase "sad sad news" refers to the news of the baby's departure, which has left the singer feeling blue. In the absence of their loved ones, the singer has no one to wish them greetings during the holidays, and this only adds to their sense of loneliness.
The chorus of the song is a plea for the loved one to come back home, whether it be for Christmas or New Year's Eve. The phrase "it's the time of year to be with the one you love" highlights the importance of spending the holidays with family and loved ones. The song's lyrics are a gentle reminder to all of us that while it's essential to celebrate with the usual traditions and festivities, it's equally important to remember the true spirit of Christmas – love, kindness, and togetherness.
Overall, "Please Come Home For Christmas" is a soulful and emotional song that encapsulates the true meaning of Christmas – to be with the ones you love and cherish.
Line by Line Meaning
Bells will be ringing the sad sad news
The bells will toll to announce to everyone that my loved one is gone, making this Christmas a sad one.
Oh, what a Christmas to end the blues
This Christmas is coming to an end, but it has only brought sadness and loneliness instead of joy, adding to the blues that have existed before.
My baby's gone, and I have no friends
My significant other is no longer with me, and I do not have any close friends to be with me during this time of year.
To wish me greetings, once again
I do not have anyone to greet me and make me feel loved and cared for during this holiday season.
Choirs will be singing Silent Night
Groups of people will be singing the classic Christmas song 'Silent Night.'
Christmas carols by candlelight
Traditional Christmas songs will be sung with only the light of candles to create a solemn and peaceful atmosphere.
Please come home for Christmas
I am pleading for my loved one to come back home to me for Christmas and make it a joyous occasion again.
Please come home for Christmas
I repeat my plea, hoping that my loved one will hear my call and come back home to me.
If not for Christmas, by New Year's night
If my loved one cannot make it back for Christmas, I hope they will come back by New Year's Eve to welcome the new year with me instead.
Friends and relations send salutations
My acquaintances and family members are sending me their greetings and well-wishes through messages and other forms of communication.
Sure as the stars shine above
Just as the stars in the sky are certain and unwavering, my loved one's return is something I can count on and hope for.
For this is Christmas, yeah, it's Christmas my dear
This is the special holiday season of Christmas, and I wish that my loved one could be by my side to share the joy and happiness with me.
It's the time of year to be with the one you love
This is the time of year when being with your significant other and expressing your love for each other is especially important.
So won't you tell me you'll never more roam
I am asking my loved one to promise me that they will never leave me again and will always stay by my side in the future.
Christmas and New Years will find you home
I believe that my loved one will make it home in time for Christmas or New Year's and spend it with me, bringing me joy and happiness once again.
There'll be no more sorrow no grief or pain
If my loved one does come back home, there will be no more sadness, sorrow, or pain – only happiness and love.
And I'll be happy, happy once again
If my loved one does come back home, I will be able to feel the happiness and joy of Christmas once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Mose Brown, Gene C. Redd
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