The Meaning Of Christmas (Barrett/Dunkle)

Story Behind The Song

This a collaboration that I did with the very talented Nigel Barrett on Nigel's song The Meaning Of Christmas. The story is about a man who is visited by his grandchildren and realizes that the children do not know the real meaning of Christmas - so he reads the bible to them and the children realize what the angel on the tree really means.

Song Description

This a collaboration that I did with the very talented Nigel Barrett on Nigel's song The Meaning Of Christmas. The story is about a man who is visited by his grandchildren and realizes that the children do not know the real meaning of Christmas - so he reads the bible to them and the children realize what the angel on the tree really means.

Song Length 3:12 Genre Unique - Holiday, Unique - Religious
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Welcoming, Cheerful Subject Light, Joy
Similar Artists Tom Petty, Bob Dylan Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

The fire is glowing, the children gather round
They talk of Santa and dream aloud, they dream aloud
The snow is falling, it's falling down, the children run out and dance around, they dance around
But do they know the meaning
Do they know the meaning
It's all about Your love
About Your Love
Your Holy Son

Do they know the meaning

Lord I read your word, their eyes a glow
The children love it so
So I read some more, I read some more,
their eyes a glow, I read some more

They see the angel on the tree
They see the star upon the door

Now they know the meaning
Now they know the meaning
Now they know the meaning

the idea is good, definitively a holiday song.instrumentation effective. Voice suitable for this song.

The instrumentation was spot on & I agree with the message 100%
I like the song a lot

The instrumentation in this song is very magical and definitely has a Christmas ambiance to it. It's the strongest point in this work. The intro has a nice anticipatory to feel to it which continues throughout the song. Nice job on the production of the instrumental track! I like the message of the lyrics - the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus.

I really liked the hook. Knew instantly this was a Christmas / Holiday song. Just beautifully done.

I'm sad. This song has so much potential! Great Melody - Cool idea - Put lead vocals and mix detract from it's Depth of potential Artist it reminds me of? Tom Petty? Rescue this song!! It's worthy of the cost involved!

Lyrics Randal Dunkle Music Nigel Barrett
Producer Nigel Barrett Performance Nigel Barrett, Randal Dunkle

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