Being that I am a singer/songwriter/musician, I am constantly seeking new and different ways to express ideas, situations/experiences, feelings, and relationships. One of the best ways I know how is to flesh them out through the act of writing lyrics and creating melodies to match said lyrics. Since it is the Christmas season, I feel compelled to share the lyrics of 2 songs I wrote about this wonderful holiday and holy-day: "Merry Christmas Baby" and "It's Christmas". Both songs were inspired by my son and are a stark reminder of what the true meaning of Christmas is: the birth of Jesus. I hope you enjoy reading through them as much as I enjoyed writing them. If you feel so inspired to listen to the actual songs, you can do so by going to the links at the end of each lyrical section below.
"Merry Christmas Baby" (Music and Lyrics by Jim Gaven)
1st Verse:
Merry Christmas, Baby
Merry Christmas, Under the Tree
Merry Christmas, all year long
Merry Christmas, choirs of angels sing their songs
Chorus:
Keep this holiday, for the only one who will save the world
There will always be a special place, for him to dwell in my heart
2nd Verse:
Merry Christmas, Honey
Merry Christmas, prince of peace
Merry Christmas, count your blessings and pray for those in need
Merry Christmas, bells are ringing
Merry Christmas, King of Kings
Merry Christmas, joy and wonder
I believe in what I can't see
Chorus:
Keep this holiday, for the only one who will save the world
There will always be a special place, for him to dwell in my heart
Keep me in this dream, like a baby I will sleep,
There will always be, a special place, for him in my heart
Bridge:
The real meaning of Christmas, is not what's on your wish list
It's about the gift of love, your presence makes life so perfect
3rd Verse:
Merry Christmas, Baby
Merry Christmas, you're all I need
*To listen to and/or download the song, feel free to go to: https://jimgaven.bandcamp.com/track/merry-christmas-baby and share it with any family or friends who may be interested.*
"It's Christmas" (Music and Lyrics by Jim Gaven)
1st Verse:
Stockings hang from the chimney
ornaments hanging from a tree
mistletoe hangs from the ceiling
if you catch my drift, you'll get the feeling
it's Christmas, yeah, Christmas
It only comes one day a year
but it fills our hearts with joy and cheer
hanging wreaths on every door
anticipating a baby boy
it's Christmas, yeah, Christmas
Chorus:
You can't explain it or describe it
You can't contain a gift that's heaven sent
I'm so excited I could shout it
We rejoice, our voices sing
Christmas is alive in you and me
2nd Verse:
Lights are hanging from every house
and garland lines this tinsel town
Right by the fire, we say a prayer,
Then, a sense of magic is in the air (everywhere)
it's Christmas, yeah, Christmas
Chorus:
You can't explain it or describe it
You can't contain a gift that's heaven sent
I'm so excited I could shout it
We rejoice, our voices sing
Christmas is alive in you and me
Bridge:
It's something spiritual, it's like a miracle, believing in, what, you can't see
faith and hope in us, now I am so in love
it's the greatest gift, we, all, can receive
Chorus:
You can't explain it or describe it
You can't contain a gift that's heaven sent
I'm so excited I could shout it
We rejoice, our voices sing
Christmas is alive in you and me
*Again, to listen to and/or download the song, feel free to go to: https://jimgaven.bandcamp.com/track/its-christmas and share it with any family or friends who may be interested.*
Thank you so much for your support as it is much appreciated. Let us always remember the "reason for the season".
Merry Christmas!
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Jim Gaven
My mission is to write inspirational stories that make you feel good about yourself, put a smile on your face, and think of things in a different way.
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