In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas eve
[Lil' Romeo:]
Ok
It was a night before Christmas
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring
Not even a mouse
The stockings was hung
By the chimney with care
With hopes that st. nick soon would be there
Me and my sisters and brothers getting ready for bed
Can't wait to get toys for all the break bread
Mom's in plent jammies in the middle
And pops still
Santa coming eating the cookies and milk
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil' Romeo:]
Could it be a dream
I think I heard a noise
Jumped out of bed and
It's the no limit boys
I ran to the window
Creak creak
Bright red shin'nin the new Huh-v
Snow in the south haaa that's kinda silly
Is it santa claus or is it my uncle willy
Ya know here we play games but this one feels weird
When I see 8 shiny reindeer
Bout to come and get me
Come on
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
[Lil' Romeo:]
Ok
You want to know
Check it out
Now santa
Called them by name
Dasher, dancer, prancer
And they all came
Vixen, comet, cupid eyes droopin
Low ears they look's like they snoop'n
Can't forget donner and blitz
3 kings
They was carry'n the gifts
[Hilary:]
T-t-t-t-tell me a
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
[Lil' Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil' Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
I couldn't believe they were fly'n so high
To the moon and the stars and the lonely sky
They went up and around
And sung as they flew
With the sleigh and the toys
And Saint nicholas too
[Lil' Romeo:]
Yo it ain't about the gifts
But I'm glad santa came
Thanks for the video games and the bling-bling
My lil sisters got bikes an trains
I'm just glad for the love and thangs
So you better not shout
You better not pout
Why'all know what I'm talkin' about
Merry christmas to all
And have a good night
Yo hilary bring the chorus in right
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
Tell me a story
[Lil Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
[Instrumental Break]
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas eve
[Lil' Romeo:]
Ok
It was a night before Christmas
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring
Not even a mouse
The stockings was hung
By the chimney with care
With hopes that st. nick soon would be there
Me and my sisters and brothers getting ready for bed
Can't wait to get toys for all the break bread
Mom's in plent jammies in the middle
And pops still
Santa coming eating the cookies and milk
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil' Romeo:]
Could it be a dream
I think I heard a noise
Jumped out of bed and
It's the no limit boys
I ran to the window
Creak creak
Bright red shin'nin the new Huh-v
Snow in the south haaa that's kinda silly
Is it santa claus or is it my uncle willy
Ya know here we play games but this one feels weird
When I see 8 shiny reindeer
Bout to come and get me
Come on
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
[Lil' Romeo:]
Ok
You want to know
Check it out
Now santa
Called them by name
Dasher, dancer, prancer
And they all came
Vixen, comet, cupid eyes droopin
Low ears they look's like they snoop'n
Can't forget donner and blitz
3 kings
They was carry'n the gifts
[Hilary:]
T-t-t-t-tell me a
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
[Lil' Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil' Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
I couldn't believe they were fly'n so high
To the moon and the stars and the lonely sky
They went up and around
And sung as they flew
With the sleigh and the toys
And Saint nicholas too
[Lil' Romeo:]
Yo it ain't about the gifts
But I'm glad santa came
Thanks for the video games and the bling-bling
My lil sisters got bikes an trains
I'm just glad for the love and thangs
So you better not shout
You better not pout
Why'all know what I'm talkin' about
Merry christmas to all
And have a good night
Yo hilary bring the chorus in right
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
Tell me a story
[Lil Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
[Instrumental Break]
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
I believe, oh I believe
All things are possible on Christmas Eve
Every time I hear that rhyme
I love it even more
Tell me a story
About the night before
[Lil Romeo:]
Wish for it, you just might get it
[Hilary:]
Tell me a story
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i've never heard of this one, but yeah, weird and a copy of all the other christmas songs, like the whole 'It was a night before christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse ' thing. hilary's role was sooooooo repetitive, it was pretty pointless, i dont think lil' romeo and hilary make a good duet...and about christmas..
I agree..hilary's bit was sooo boring and repeatitive.
how retarded.