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.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas (yeah)
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Ooh yeah
We've been waiting all year for this night
When the snow is glistening on the trees outside
And all the stockings (ah) are hung by the fireside (fireside)
Waiting for Santa to arrive
And all the love will show
'Cause everybody knows
It's Christmas time and
All the kids will see
The gifts under the tree
It's the best time of year for the family
It's a wonderful feeling (hey, yeah, yeah)
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling
It's that time of year
Christmas time is here
And with the blessings from above
God sends you His love
And everything's okay
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Oh yeah
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Oh
Bells are ringing
It's time to scream and shout (scream and shout)
And everybody's playing 'cause school's out
Celebrating the special times we share
Happiness, 'cause love is in the air
And all the love will show
'Cause everybody knows
It's Christmas time and
All the kids will see (will see)
Gifts under the tree (the tree)
It's the best time of year for the family
It's a wonderful feeling (wonderful feeling)
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling (oh yeah)
It's that time of year (that time of year)
Christmastime is here (ooh, yeah)
And with the blessings from above
God sends you His love
And everything's okay
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas
And Happy Holidays
Ooh
Merry Christmas (oh yeah)
Merry Christmas
And Happy Holidays
No matter what's your holiday
It's a time to celebrate
And put your worries aside (worries aside)
And open up your mind (open up your mind)
See the world right by your side
It's Christmastime
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas (ooh, yeah)
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays (sing it, everybody)
Merry Christmas (come on, now)
Merry Christmas (let me hear ya)
Merry Christmas
And Happy Holidays
It's a wonderful feeling
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling (oh yeah)
It's that time of year (that time of year)
Christmas time is here (oh yeah)
And with the blessings from above (oh, woah)
God sends you His love (oh yeah)
And everything's okay (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays (come on, now)
Merry Christmas (let me hear ya)
Merry Christmas
And Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (oh, yeah, yeah)
Merry Christmas (yeah-yeah)
And Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas (come on, now)
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays (Happy Holidays)
Merry Christmas (yeah)
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Ooh yeah
We've been waiting all year for this night
When the snow is glistening on the trees outside
And all the stockings (ah) are hung by the fireside (fireside)
Waiting for Santa to arrive
And all the love will show
'Cause everybody knows
It's Christmas time and
All the kids will see
The gifts under the tree
It's the best time of year for the family
It's a wonderful feeling (hey, yeah, yeah)
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling
It's that time of year
Christmas time is here
And with the blessings from above
God sends you His love
And everything's okay
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Oh yeah
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Oh
Bells are ringing
It's time to scream and shout (scream and shout)
And everybody's playing 'cause school's out
Celebrating the special times we share
Happiness, 'cause love is in the air
And all the love will show
'Cause everybody knows
It's Christmas time and
All the kids will see (will see)
Gifts under the tree (the tree)
It's the best time of year for the family
It's a wonderful feeling (wonderful feeling)
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling (oh yeah)
It's that time of year (that time of year)
Christmastime is here (ooh, yeah)
And with the blessings from above
God sends you His love
And everything's okay
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas
And Happy Holidays
Ooh
Merry Christmas (oh yeah)
Merry Christmas
And Happy Holidays
No matter what's your holiday
It's a time to celebrate
And put your worries aside (worries aside)
And open up your mind (open up your mind)
See the world right by your side
It's Christmastime
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas (ooh, yeah)
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays (sing it, everybody)
Merry Christmas (come on, now)
Merry Christmas (let me hear ya)
Merry Christmas
And Happy Holidays
It's a wonderful feeling
Feel the love in the room
From the floor to the ceiling (oh yeah)
It's that time of year (that time of year)
Christmas time is here (oh yeah)
And with the blessings from above (oh, woah)
God sends you His love (oh yeah)
And everything's okay (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays (come on, now)
Merry Christmas (let me hear ya)
Merry Christmas
And Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (oh, yeah, yeah)
Merry Christmas (yeah-yeah)
And Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas (come on, now)
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays (Happy Holidays)
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