Anthem Lights - This Christmas - Jingle Bells Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
Hang all the mistletoe
I'm gonna get to know you better
This Christmas
And as we trim the tree
How much fun it's gonna be together
This Christmas
The fireside is blazing bright
And we're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me
Dadadada dada dadada
Shake a hand, shake a hand now
Dadadada dada dadada
Presents and cards are here
My world is filled with cheer and you
This Christmas
And as I look around
Your eyes outshine the town, they do
This Christmas
The fireside's blazing bright
And we're caroling through the night
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun we'll have
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me
And this Christmas will be
A very special Christmas for me, yeah
Dadadada dada dadada
Shake a hand, shake a hand now
Dadadada dada dadada
Come on everybody
We'll be together to make this Christmas bright
Video
This Christmas x Jingle Bells | Anthem Lights Mashup
Meaning & Inspiration
Anthem Lights' "This Christmas x Jingle Bells" mashup, released on November 25, 2016, offers a vibrant and familiar blend of contemporary Christmas sentiment with the timeless joy of a classic carol. At its core, the song encapsulates the universal human desire for connection and warmth during the holiday season, a sentiment deeply resonant with the Christian narrative of Emmanuel – God with us. The opening verses paint a picture of intimate gatherings, of trimming the tree and enjoying the crackling fire, all underscored by the anticipation of spending meaningful time with loved ones. This focus on togetherness and shared experience echoes the biblical call to community and love, as exhorted in Hebrews 10:24-25: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and the good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." The inclusion of "Jingle Bells" injects an undeniable element of festive exuberance, reminding us of the simple pleasures and communal spirit that characterize this time of year, a spirit that can mirror the shepherds' joyful haste to Bethlehem.
The lyrical emphasis on getting to know someone better, on the world being filled with cheer and the presence of a cherished individual, speaks to a profound human longing for authentic connection. This desire finds its ultimate fulfillment in the Christian faith, where the divine seeks intimate relationship with humanity. The lyrics declare, "And this Christmas will be a very special Christmas for me," a sentiment that, when viewed through a spiritual lens, can be interpreted as the profound blessing of encountering the sacred within the ordinary. The very essence of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, signifies a divine intervention to foster this ultimate connection. The joy and cheer described are not merely fleeting emotions but can be seen as reflections of the spiritual joy that permeates the season, a joy rooted in the hope and peace brought by Christ's arrival. This concept is powerfully conveyed in Luke 2:10-11, where the angel proclaims, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born; he is the Messiah, the Lord." The song’s invitation to "shake a hand" and come together to "make this Christmas bright" further emphasizes the communal aspect, a mirroring of how believers are called to spread the light of Christ's love throughout the world. The mashup, therefore, serves not just as a festive soundtrack but as a gentle reminder of the deeper currents of love, togetherness, and profound joy that define the true spirit of Christmas, a spirit that emanates from the foundational event of our faith.