The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
People making lists, buying special gifts,
It's time to be kind to one and all.
It's that time of year when good friends are dear,
And you wish you could give more than just presents from a store.
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day
Even the man who has everything
Would be so happy if you would bring
Give love on Christmas Day
No greater gift is there than love.
People you don't know
Smiles and nods hello,
Everywhere there's an air of Christmas joy.
It's that once of year when the world's sincere,
And you'd like to find a way to show the things that words can't say.
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day
The man on the street and the couple upstairs
All need to know there's someone who cares.
Give love on Christmas Day
No greater gift is there than love.
What the world needs is love
Yes, the world needs more love.
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day
Every little child on Santa's knee
Has room for your love underneath his tree
Give love on Christmas Day
No greater gift is there than love.
What the world needs is love
Yes, the world needs more love.
It's time to be kind to one and all.
It's that time of year when good friends are dear,
And you wish you could give more than just presents from a store.
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day
Even the man who has everything
Would be so happy if you would bring
Give love on Christmas Day
No greater gift is there than love.
People you don't know
Smiles and nods hello,
Everywhere there's an air of Christmas joy.
It's that once of year when the world's sincere,
And you'd like to find a way to show the things that words can't say.
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day
The man on the street and the couple upstairs
All need to know there's someone who cares.
Give love on Christmas Day
No greater gift is there than love.
What the world needs is love
Yes, the world needs more love.
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day
Every little child on Santa's knee
Has room for your love underneath his tree
Give love on Christmas Day
No greater gift is there than love.
What the world needs is love
Yes, the world needs more love.
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Give Love on Christmas Day Lyrics as written by Alphonso Mizell Freddie Perren
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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