Pentatonix - What Christmas Means To Me Lyrics
Lyrics
A Cappella Intro:
Dum-dumbe-dum-dum-dumbe
Dum-dumbe-dum-dum-dumbe
Da-Da-Da
Ba-Da-Da
Da-Da-Da
Oh
Verse 1: Scott Hoying and Mitch Grassi
Candles burning low
Lots of mistletoe
Lots of snow and ice
Everywhere we go
Everywhere you go
Choirs singing carols, Ooh
Right outside my door
Right outside my door
Pre-Chorus: Scott, Kirstin and Mitch
All these things and more
All these things and more
That's what Christmas means to me my love
That's what Christmas means to me my love
Chorus: Mitch and Kirstin Maldonado
Christmas means to me, my love (Woah)
Christmas means to me, my love
Christmas means to me, my love (Woah, ohh, oh-oh)
Verse 2: Kirstin and Mitch
I see your smiling face
Like I never seen before
Even though I love you madly
It seems I love you more
The little cards you give me
Will touch my heart for sure
Pre-Chorus: Mitch and Scott and Scott and Kirstin
All these things and more
(All these things and more)
That's what Christmas means to me my love
(Christmas means to me my love)
Chorus
Christmas means to me my love (Woah, Woah, Woah-woah-oh)
Christmas means to me my love (Merry Christmas)
Christmas means to me my love
Verse 3
I feel like running wild
(Running wild)
As anxious as a little child
To bring you 'neath the mistletoe
Kiss you once and then some more
I wish you a Merry Christmas baby
(Wish you a Merry Christmas baby)
Such happiness in the coming year
(Happiness in the coming year)
Oh
Deck the halls with holly
Singin' "Silent Night"
Fill the tree with angel hair
And pretty, pretty lights
Go to sleep and wake up
Just before daylight
Pre-Chorus
All these things and more, baby
(All these things and more now, baby)
That's what Christmas means to me my love
(Christmas means to me my love)
Chorus
Christmas means to me my love (Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh)
Christmas means to me my love
Christmas means to me
Christmas means to me my love (Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh)
Christmas means to me my love
Christmas means to me, my love
Video
Pentatonix - What Christmas Means To Me (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Pentatonix's rendition of "What Christmas Means To Me," featured on their 2018 album *Christmas Is Here!*, offers a vibrant a cappella exploration of the season's cherished traditions and the profound human connection that underpins them. While the song doesn't explicitly mention religious themes, its focus on shared experiences and the warmth of companionship resonates deeply with the Christian spirit of love and goodwill. The opening bars, with their playful vocalizations, immediately set a festive and inviting tone, preparing the listener for a celebration of all that makes Christmas special.
The lyrics paint a picture of a classic winter wonderland, evoking imagery of "candles burning low" and "lots of snow and ice." This nostalgic depiction of the season mirrors the biblical accounts of Christ's birth, where the simplicity of the manger and the natural elements played a significant role. The mention of "choirs singing carols" brings to mind the heavenly host that announced Jesus' arrival, as described in Luke 2:13-14: "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'" The song then transitions to a more personal sentiment, with the declaration, "All these things and more, that's what Christmas means to me my love," shifting the focus from external festivities to the internal joy found in relationships. This emphasis on personal connection and love is central to the Christian message.
The second verse beautifully articulates the personal impact of love during the Christmas season, highlighting a "smiling face" and the feeling of loving someone "more." This sentiment echoes the profound love God has for humanity, as expressed 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." The idea of "little cards" touching the heart for sure speaks to the way small gestures of affection can carry immense weight, much like the simple act of giving, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:7: "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
The third verse captures the unbridled excitement and childlike wonder that many associate with Christmas morning. The line "I feel like running wild, as anxious as a little child" reflects a pure, unadulterated joy. This eagerness to experience the season's blessings can be seen as a parallel to the faithful anticipation of Christ's return, a hope that fills believers with a similar kind of joyous expectation. The song's conclusion, with its repeated affirmation of what Christmas means, ultimately centers on the profound significance of love, both romantic and universal, making it a powerful, albeit secularly framed, tribute to the spirit of the season. The layered vocals and the group's signature tight harmonies imbue the song with a sense of communal celebration, reinforcing the idea that shared joy and love are at the heart of a truly meaningful Christmas.