Alan Jackson - Let It Be Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
Let it be Christmas everywhere
In the hearts of all people
Both near and afar
Christmas everywhere
Feel the love of the season where ever you are
On the small country roads
Lined with green mistletoe
Big city streets where a thousand lights glow
Let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let every heart sing
Let every bell ring
The story of hope and joy and peace
And let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let anger and fear and hate disappear
Let there be love that lasts through the year
And let it be Christmas, Christmas everywhere
Let it be Christmas everywhere
With the gold and the silver, the green and the red
Christmas everywhere
In the smiles of all children asleep in their beds
In the eyes of young babies
Their first fallen snow
The elderly's memories that never grow old
Let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let every heart sing
Let every bell ring
The story of hope and joy and peace
And let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let anger and fear and hate disappear
Let there be love that lasts through the year
And let it be Christmas, Christmas everywhere
Let it be Christmas everywhere
In the songs that we sing
And the gifts that we bring
Christmas everywhere
In what this day means
And what we believe
From the sandy white beaches
Where blue water rolls
Snow covered mountains and valleys below
Let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let every heart sing
Let every bell ring
The story of hope and joy and peace
And let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let anger and fear and hate disappear
Let there be love that lasts through the year
And let it be Christmas, Christmas everywhere
Christmas everywhere
Christmas everywhere
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Let It Be Christmas
Meaning & Inspiration
Alan Jackson's "Let It Be Christmas," released in 2002 as the title track of his holiday album, transcends the typical seasonal fare by offering a profound and spiritually resonant call for universal goodwill. The song is not merely a festive ditty; it’s a gentle yet powerful plea for the spirit of Christmas to permeate every corner of the globe and, more importantly, every human heart. Jackson articulates a vision where the shared experience of Christmas, characterized by carols and the glow of lights, ignites a widespread sense of hope, joy, and peace. This aspiration directly echoes the biblical narrative of Christ's birth, which heralded "good news of great joy that will have all the people" (Luke 2:10). The song’s recurring theme of letting this Christmas spirit be "everywhere" is a powerful reminder of the disciples' mandate to spread the Gospel, a message of love and reconciliation.
The lyrical tapestry of "Let It Be Christmas" weaves together comforting imagery, from quiet country roads adorned with mistletoe to bustling city streets bathed in light, acknowledging the diverse settings where the season is celebrated. Yet, its true strength lies in its exhortation to a deeper, internal transformation. Jackson implores that "heavenly music fill the air" and that "every heart sing," not just with melody but with a renewed spirit. This resonates with the psalmist's encouragement, "Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth" (Psalm 96:1). The desire for "anger and fear and hate to disappear" and for "love that lasts through the year" is a direct invocation of the core tenets of Christian teaching, exemplified by Jesus' commandment to love one another as He loved us (John 13:34). The song’s vision of children asleep, babies experiencing snow, and elders cherishing memories paints a picture of inherited and remembered blessings, much like the continuity of faith passed down through generations.
Furthermore, Jackson’s message extends beyond the physical and communal aspects of Christmas to its essential meaning and the beliefs it represents. He sings of "what this day means" and "what we believe," pointing to the profound significance of the Incarnation. This spiritual depth is beautifully aligned with the Apostle Paul’s profound statement, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). By calling for Christmas to be found in "the songs that we sing and the gifts that we bring," Jackson connects outward expressions of celebration with the inward disposition of generosity and devotion. Ultimately, "Let It Be Christmas" is a timely and timeless reminder that the true essence of the season is a spiritual awakening—a universal embrace of love, peace, and hope that transcends geographical boundaries and temporal limitations, echoing the enduring message of the Savior’s birth.