Lyrics
I see the lights of the city tonight and I see a star shinin' so bright
Observing the city lights and a bright star, reminiscent of the star that guided people to Jesus' birthplace.
A babe in a manger in swaddling clothes, it's you, it's me everyone knows
Referencing the scene of Jesus in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes, a symbol recognized by everyone.
The Christmas spirit is in the air, the Christmas spirit is everywhere
Expressing the pervasive feeling of Christmas joy in the atmosphere.
Like th day Christ was born in Bethlehem, the Christmas spirit has been
Comparing the widespread presence of the Christmas spirit to the day Christ was born in Bethlehem.
coming down
Reiterating the continual descent or presence of the Christmas spirit.
I hear the sound of church bell ring, and I see kids and grown-ups sing
Hearing church bells and witnessing people, both young and old, singing together.
A real live nativity scene, it's you, it's me, we all know what it means
Referring to a live nativity scene, a representation of the birth of Jesus, universally understood.
The Christmas spirit is in the air, the Christmas spirit is everywhere
Reaffirming the pervasive nature of the Christmas spirit.
Like the day Christ was born in Bethlehem, the Christmas spirit has been
Linking the Christmas spirit's prevalence to the day Jesus was born.
coming down
Stating the ongoing presence or arrival of the Christmas spirit.
An it's time to let the angels sing, it's time to praise the newborn King
Signifying the need to allow the angels to sing and praising the birth of Jesus.
It's time for that eastern star to shine, it's time, it's Christmas time
Emphasizing the significance of the eastern star, a symbol connected to Jesus' birth, and acknowledging it's Christmas time.
Yes, it's time to let the angels sing, it's time to praise the newborn King
Reiterating the importance of allowing angels to sing and praising the newborn King.
It's time for that eastern start to shine, it's time, it's Christmas time
Again highlighting the importance of the eastern star and emphasizing that it's Christmas time.
Since the day Christ was born in Bethlehem, the Christmas spirit has been
Reiterating the comparison between the continual presence of the Christmas spirit and the day Christ was born.
coming down
Stating the ongoing arrival or presence of the Christmas spirit.
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