BeBe Winans - Yes It's Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
I can't quite understand
The feeling that fills this land
Everyone knows, both young and old
To the season to lend a hand
December, the time it's called
Noticed them most of all
I don't know why, the Fourth of July
Waiting for snow to fall
Yes it's Christmas
My favorite time of year
All of the joy you dreamed
Love in the atmosphere, atmosphere
Yes it's Christmas
My favorite songs to sing
Birth of a newborn King
Welcome the peace He brings
Parents without a sign
No children have on their minds
A time to think twice
Have I been nice
Or a mum leave the past behind
Romance now fills the air
A good time has been prepared
I can hardly wait, what's coming looks great
For the joy and the laughs we share
Yes it's Christmas
My favorite time of year
All of the joy you dreamed
Love in the atmosphere, oh, atmosphere
Yes it's Christmas
My favorite songs to sing
Birth of a newborn King
Welcome the peace He brings
Oh, Merry Christmas
From me to you
Merry Christmas
May all your dreams come true
Merry Christmas to all
To all, this year
Merry Christmas
Merry Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
From my heart to yours
Merry Christmas to all, this year
Yes it's Christmas
Oh, yes it's Christmas
My favorite time of year
All of the joy you dreamed
Love in the atmosphere, oh, the atmosphere
Yes it's Christmas
My favorite songs to sing
Birth of a newborn King
Welcome the peace He brings
Merry Christmas to all, this year
Merry Christmas
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Yes It's Christmas (Remastered)
Meaning & Inspiration
BeBe Winans’ "Yes It's Christmas," released on November 18, 2003, as part of his album *My Christmas Prayer*, serves as a vibrant and heartfelt anthem that beautifully articulates the profound wonder of the Christmas season. The song immediately captures a collective sentiment, expressing a delightful bewilderment at "the feeling that fills this land" during December. It acknowledges a universal understanding, where "everyone knows, both young and old, to the season to lend a hand," pointing to the innate generosity and spirit of communal care that seems to awaken around this special time. Winans brilliantly positions Christmas as a singular moment, surpassing other celebrations in its unique anticipation, a time when even the thought of snow holds a particular magic, distinguishing it as truly "my favorite time of year."
At its core, "Yes It's Christmas" is a celebration steeped in the spiritual essence of the holiday, moving beyond mere festivity to embrace the divine source of its joy. The powerful declaration, "Birth of a newborn King, Welcome the peace He brings," serves as the song's theological anchor. This pivotal line directs our focus squarely to Jesus, recognizing His arrival not just as a historical event, but as the inauguration of a transformative peace for humanity. The angelic proclamation in Luke 2:10-11, foretelling "good news of great joy that will be for all the people, for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord," resonates deeply with Winans' portrayal of Christmas joy. The peace mentioned is more than an absence of conflict; it is the profound reconciliation with God offered through Christ, as Romans 5:1 assures us, "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ," and the inner tranquility promised in John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you."
The song masterfully intertwines this spiritual foundation with the tangible expressions of love and community that define the season. When Winans sings of "All of the joy you dreamed, Love in the atmosphere," he taps into the very heart of God's character. This pervasive love reflects the ultimate divine gift, as articulated in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son," and reminds us of 1 John 4:7-8, which states, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God... God is love." This love fosters a unique environment where "romance now fills the air" and "a good time has been prepared," celebrating the shared experiences, laughter, and cherished moments that bring people together. Such communal joy, far from being superficial, is a divine blessing, reminding us of Proverbs 17:22, which declares, "A joyful heart is good medicine."
Significantly, Winans also introduces a reflective dimension to the season, suggesting a time for self-evaluation and forgiveness: "A time to think twice, Have I been nice, Or a mum leave the past behind." This introspective moment aligns beautifully with Christian principles of repentance and reconciliation. Christmas, viewed through this lens, becomes an opportune period for examining one’s actions and extending grace, mirroring the biblical call to forgive as we have been forgiven. Colossians 3:13 urges us to "bear with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgive each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive." This personal renewal complements the broader celebration, allowing individuals to embrace the season with a clearer conscience and open heart. The repeated chorus of "Merry Christmas" serves as a benediction, transforming the song into a personal prayer and a joyful proclamation that encourages us to welcome the peace and love that truly define this sacred time.