CeCe Winans - It's Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
Traffic jamming on the snowy road
Standards playing on the stereo
Back and forth to the grocery store
Flight arrivals are a bit delayed
Party's at 7 and I'm gonna late
Still a few more gifts to buy
Oh the hustle this time of year
Oh but I'm so glad we're here
So glad it's Christmas
Bright lights are everywhere
It's Christmas
Children say a prayer
At Christmas, Christmas
Bells are ringing at every entry way
Decorations are at every display
The line for coffee still a bit too long
Smell of sweet treats at the tip of my nose
Wrapped in cashmere as the cold wind blows
More to do than the time I have
Oh the hustle this time of year
Oh but I'm so glad we're here
So glad it's Christmas
Bright lights are everywhere
It's Christmas
Children say a prayer
At Christmas, Christmas
So glad it's Christmas
? on every corner
Christmas
Calling all sons and daughters
Christmas, Christmas
Christmas
Oh the hustle this time of year
Oh but I'm so glad we're here
So glad it's Christmas
? on every corner
Christmas
Calling all sons and daughters
Christmas, Christmas
? Christmas, Christmas
? Christmas, Christmas day
Christmas day
Don't just keep it yourself
Better, better give it away
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Meaning & Inspiration
CeCe Winans' "It's Christmas," released on October 19, 2018, as part of her album *Something's Happening! A Christmas Album*, transcends the typical festive fare to offer a profound spiritual reflection amidst the celebratory chaos. The song opens with a vivid portrayal of the familiar holiday rush – traffic jams, last-minute shopping, and delayed flights – painting a relatable picture of the season’s often overwhelming pace. Yet, within this description of earthly busyness, Winans immediately pivots, highlighting a deeper joy that counteracts the stress: "Oh but I'm so glad we're here." This simple declaration sets the stage for the song's central message, that the true essence of Christmas is a source of profound gladness, independent of outward pressures. The recurring refrain, "So glad it's Christmas," isn't just an expression of seasonal cheer; it's a testament to the enduring hope and peace that the Nativity story represents. The mention of "children say a prayer" is particularly poignant, reminding us of the innocence and faith that lie at the heart of this season, a quality that scripture consistently encourages us to embrace. For instance, Jesus himself said in Matthew 18:3, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." The imagery of bright lights and ringing bells, while evoking the sensory experiences of Christmas, ultimately points to a spiritual illumination and the announcement of good news, much like the angels' proclamation to the shepherds in Luke 2:10-11: "And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.'" Winans’ lyrics then move to a more explicit call to communal joy and divine connection with lines like "Calling all sons and daughters." This resonates with the biblical narrative of God calling to humanity, offering reconciliation and love. The message, "Don't just keep it yourself, Better, better give it away," is a powerful echo of the spirit of giving that defines Christmas, but it also speaks to a deeper, spiritual generosity. It calls to mind the ultimate gift of God's love, as described in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." This is not merely a song about holiday traditions; it is an invitation to remember the spiritual foundation of Christmas, to find joy not in the hustle, but in the profound truth of Christ's birth, and to embody the spirit of selfless giving that exemplifies God's boundless grace.