Story Behind The Song

This song was created for a DVD release called Holidays in the City that was performed live by various Filipino American independent recording artists.

Song Description

Holidays in the City celebrates the holiday season through reminiscing over days gone by and looking forward to time with family and friends during the most joyous time of year.

Lyrics

VERSE 1
It seems like yesterday
when I was sitting up in my room
Wonderin' what tomorrow would bring
wonderin' what I would do

I like awake and watch the
come drizzlin' down my window pane
Feelin' the moonlight on my face
can't wait for the holidays

PRE-CHORUS 1
But as I grow old
and season's change
the memories stay the same

And I can't wait
to be home again
and see all the smiles on their face

CHORUS
It's Holidays in the Cities
with family and friends
it's that special time of year
to bring it back again

These Holidays in the Cities
make everything so right
close your eyes and make a wish
with those you love

Tonight tonight tonight

Verse 2
Those nights by the fireplace
reminiscing of days gone by
strolling down old memory lane
of dreams of when I was just a child

I lie awake listening for any sounds
of any reindeer and santa tryin' to make their way down
with gifts for all the good I have done
hoping to open each one by one

PRE-CHORUS 2
But as I grow old
and season's change
the memories stay the same

And I can't wait
to be home again
and see all the smiles on their face

CHORUS
It's Holidays in the Cities
with family and friends
it's that special time of year
to bring it back again

These Holidays in the Cities
make everything so right
close your eyes and make a wish
be with those you love

BRIDGE
Tonight we celebrate
what we give and we receive
in a world where this hunger
for a gift of you and me

The feeling of joy and happiness
and love to one and all
Sharing what the season gives
brings light into our home

CHORUS