Chris August - This Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Every winter
I watch it come and go
I see the splendor
But leave it covered in snow
I guess somehow I just allowed
To let my heart grow cold
One half faded one half jaded
But in this burn out I hope
Chorus
Of all the stars in this December sky, I need the one that
Led them to You back then point it out, cause Lord, I'm done with
All these written wishes when all I want is forgiveness
Jesus, be the star that leads me back to You this Christmas
Verse 2
Break the surface
Cause I need more than a play
A Sundays service
With staged up snow and hay
I need the Spirit to remind me
Why You even came
And to thank You that You're still here
When we all turned You away
Chorus
Of all the stars in this December sky, I need the one that
Led them to You back then point it out, cause Lord, I'm done with
All these written wishes when all I want is forgiveness
Jesus, be the star that leads me back to You this Christmas
Bridge
Show me to the road
Cause I'm all packed up to go
Lord, I'm walking I'm not stopping
Til I'm face to face with hope
Chorus
Of all the stars in this December sky, I need the one that
Led them to You back then point it out, cause Lord, I'm done with
All these written wishes when all I want is forgiveness
Jesus, be the star that leads me back to You this Christmas
Video
This Christmas
Meaning & Inspiration
Chris August’s “This Christmas,” released as a single on November 12, 2021, offers a profoundly spiritual reflection on the true meaning of the Christmas season, moving beyond the superficial trappings to a deep yearning for spiritual reconnection. The song’s core message stems from a place of honest introspection, where the artist acknowledges a spiritual coldness, a heart that has become "one half faded one half jaded" from the weariness of life. This isn't a Christmas song about presents or parties; it's a desperate plea for divine guidance, drawing a powerful parallel to the Star of Bethlehem. August articulates a weariness with mere tradition, a desire to break "the surface" of superficial observance and encounter the genuine presence of God, as he sings, "I need the Spirit to remind me / Why You even came." This echoes the sentiment of many who feel the world's distractions can overshadow the profound significance of Christ's birth, a humility reminiscent of the shepherds who were called from their fields to witness the miracle (Luke 2:8-14). The central request, "Jesus, be the star that leads me back to You this Christmas," is a direct appeal for divine illumination, mirroring the journey of the Magi who followed the star seeking the King of Kings (Matthew 2:1-11). The yearning for "forgiveness" over "written wishes" underscores a desire for reconciliation and redemption, recognizing that true Christmas joy is found in a restored relationship with God, as Psalm 51:17 teaches that "a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." The bridge’s declaration, "Show me to the road / Cause I'm all packed up to go," signifies a readiness to surrender, to embark on a journey of faith, a commitment to seek God relentlessly until that moment of hopeful encounter, much like the apostle Paul’s pursuit of Christ, having "forgotten what is behind and straining toward what is ahead" (Philippians 3:13). This song’s power lies in its raw vulnerability and its unyielding focus on the ultimate gift of Christmas: the presence of Jesus, calling us back to Him.