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.
Stockings are hung with care
The children sleep with one eye open
Well, now there's more than toys at stake
'Cause I'm older now but not done hoping
The twinkling of the lights
The sound of carols fill the household
Old saint Nick has taken flight
With a heart on board so please be careful
Each year I ask for many different things
But now I know what my heart wants you to bring
So please just fall in love with me this Christmas
There's nothing else that I will need this Christmas
It won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever
So kiss me on this cold December night
A cheer that smells of pine
A house that's filled with joy and laughter
The mistletoe says stand in line
Loneliness is what I've captured
Oh, but this evening can be a holy night
Let's cozy on up by a fireplace
And dim those Christmas lights
So please just fall in love with me this Christmas
There's nothing else that you will need this Christmas
It won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever
So kiss me on this cold December night
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours for the taking
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours
Just fall in love with me this Christmas
There's nothing else that we will need this Christmas
It won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever (last forever)
'Cause I don't wanna be alone tonight
I'll wear you like a Christmas sweater
Walk her proudly to the mistletoe tonight
I want something that lasts forever (last forever)
So kiss me on this cold December night, mm
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours for the taking
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours
The children sleep with one eye open
Well, now there's more than toys at stake
'Cause I'm older now but not done hoping
The twinkling of the lights
The sound of carols fill the household
Old saint Nick has taken flight
With a heart on board so please be careful
Each year I ask for many different things
But now I know what my heart wants you to bring
So please just fall in love with me this Christmas
There's nothing else that I will need this Christmas
It won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever
So kiss me on this cold December night
A cheer that smells of pine
A house that's filled with joy and laughter
The mistletoe says stand in line
Loneliness is what I've captured
Oh, but this evening can be a holy night
Let's cozy on up by a fireplace
And dim those Christmas lights
So please just fall in love with me this Christmas
There's nothing else that you will need this Christmas
It won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever
So kiss me on this cold December night
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours for the taking
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours
Just fall in love with me this Christmas
There's nothing else that we will need this Christmas
It won't be wrapped under a tree
I want something that lasts forever (last forever)
'Cause I don't wanna be alone tonight
I'll wear you like a Christmas sweater
Walk her proudly to the mistletoe tonight
I want something that lasts forever (last forever)
So kiss me on this cold December night, mm
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours for the taking
They call it the season of giving
I'm here, I'm yours
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Cold December Night Lyrics as written by Alan Chang Michael Steven Buble
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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