Story Behind The Song

I was a kid once.

Song Description

A child is lying in bed on Xmas Eve and is trying to go to sleep but can't because he/she keeps thinking he/she hears Santa and, also, worries about him showing up at all or the roof being too steep or him bringing all that he/she asked for.

Lyrics

The Longest Night

Outside the snow is deep
The wind's blowing and I can't sleep
It happens to be Christmas Eve
What's that? I cannot tell
I think it sounds like a jingle bell
Or maybe the ice in the trees

Chorus:
It's the longest night of the year
Waiting for Santa to appear
Lying in my bed
Listening for the jolly man in red
What is that I hear?
Could it be the wind or reindeer
It's the longest night of the year
It's Christmas Eve

I hear the clock strike one
Through the chimney down he'll come
Spreading toys 'neath the tree
I hope he got my note
And he brings all the things I wrote
Oh, how happy I'll be

Chorus:
It's the longest night of the year
Waiting for Santa to appear
Lying in my bed
Listening for the jolly man in red
What is that I hear?
Could it be the wind or reindeer
It's the longest night of the year
It's Christmas Eve

Break:
I know he won't come until I finally fall asleep
But I've already counted maybe half a million sheep
And every time I close my eyes I think I hear a noise
That sounds like it could be Old St. Nick
With his great big bag of toys

I've got to go to sleep
Hope the roof is not too steep
What if he can't find my house?
I'll try to close my eyes
And dream of sleigh that flies
Oh, where are you now Santa Claus?

Chorus:
It's the longest night of the year
Waiting for Santa to appear
Lying in my bed
Listening for the jolly man in red
What is that I hear?
Could it be the wind or reindeer
It's the longest night of the year
It's Christmas Eve