Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
No presents, no candy, no treat
No stockings hung by the fire
No parties, no family to greet
No angel's heavenly choirs
Bells are ringing all over the world
Bells are ringing calling the light
Bells are ringing all over the world
All over the world tonight
No doorways, no windows, no walls
No shelter here on the ground
No standing and no safe place to fall
Just the promise of this distant sound
Bells are ringing all over the world
Bells are ringing calling the light
Bells are ringing all over the world
All over the world tonight
Wherever you're walking tonight
Whoever you're waiting for
Somehow by the stable's faint light
Peace in your heart is restored
Bells are ringing all over the world
Bells are ringing calling the light
Bells are ringing all over the world
All over the world
Bells are ringing all over the world
Bells are ringing calling the light
Bells are ringing all over the world
All over the world tonight
No stockings hung by the fire
No parties, no family to greet
No angel's heavenly choirs
Bells are ringing all over the world
Bells are ringing calling the light
Bells are ringing all over the world
All over the world tonight
No doorways, no windows, no walls
No shelter here on the ground
No standing and no safe place to fall
Just the promise of this distant sound
Bells are ringing all over the world
Bells are ringing calling the light
Bells are ringing all over the world
All over the world tonight
Wherever you're walking tonight
Whoever you're waiting for
Somehow by the stable's faint light
Peace in your heart is restored
Bells are ringing all over the world
Bells are ringing calling the light
Bells are ringing all over the world
All over the world
Bells are ringing all over the world
Bells are ringing calling the light
Bells are ringing all over the world
All over the world tonight
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Bells Are Ringing Lyrics as written by Mary Carpenter John Jennings
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