best3444 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 30 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: That's because there's actual meaning to the music that largely exists regardless of actual belief. They speak to something within us that transcends their Christian content. A few more of my favorites: As someone from the Caribbean, I'm metaphysically obligated to adore this one: And the one that moves me to tears every time I hear it: Any specific reason you tear up for drummer boy? It's not one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 A sad melody for a sad song. The words and metaphor here are undeniably beautiful whether you believe in a divine Jesus or not. Songs about hot chocolate and shopping and falling in love can go fuck themselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 ^^^ I laughed at you last comment just so you're not confused. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, best3444 said: Any specific reason you tear up for drummer boy? It's not one of my favorites. Wasn’t directed at me sorry but it’s the idea of never being able to do enough to repay god. But doing what you can where you can and that still being enough for him because of his divine love and mercy Shall I play for you … Mary nodded … The ox and lamb kept time … I played my best for Him …. Then He smiled at me … Me and my drum. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, GeneticBlueprint said: Wasn’t directed at me sorry but it’s the idea of never being able to do enough to repay god. But doing what you can where you can and that still being enough for him because of his divine love and mercy Shall I play for you … Mary nodded … The ox and lamb kept time … I played my best for Him …. Then He smiled at me … Me and my drum. Well then. That is great and I honestly never paid much attention to the lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 hour ago, best3444 said: Any specific reason you tear up for drummer boy? It's not one of my favorites. The cadence/percussion of the drumbeat just has a very melancholy effect on my emotions. Also, I consider the lyrics to be extremely touching as an expression of grace and humility. 1 hour ago, GeneticBlueprint said: Wasn’t directed at me sorry but it’s the idea of never being able to do enough to repay god. But doing what you can where you can and that still being enough for him because of his divine love and mercy Shall I play for you … Mary nodded … The ox and lamb kept time … I played my best for Him …. Then He smiled at me … Me and my drum. This could very well be one of the most profound, insightful things ever posted on this site, and I genuinely mean that! One doesn't even need to believe in the Christian message to apply that in one's own life to our interactions with others. 1 hour ago, GeneticBlueprint said: Songs about hot chocolate and shopping and falling in love can go fuck themselves. I couldn't agree more. I actually get quite angry at the cacophony of these banal, emotionally meaningless, commercially-driven aural abominations that we're subjected to since Halloween ended. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: I couldn't agree more. I actually get quite angry at the cacophony of these banal, emotionally meaningless, commercially-driven aural abominations that we're subjected to since Halloween ended. AMEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Okay so I was on mobile and lots of my parentheticals and commentary got lost in my reformatting and I didn’t notice. Bah humbug. I had gone into a bit more detail about what I think some of the lines mean and represent. Most of which are now missing lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 2 hours ago, best3444 said: Any specific reason you tear up for drummer boy? It's not one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, Biggie said: I just never liked the main tune behind it. The lyrics are very good now that someone explained it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, GeneticBlueprint said: Okay so I was on mobile and lots of my parentheticals and commentary got lost in my reformatting and I didn’t notice. Bah humbug. I had gone into a bit more detail about what I think some of the lines mean and represent. Most of which are now missing lol. DO IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Brenda Lee’s Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree hits US No 1 – 65 years after release | Music | The Guardian WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM At 78, Lee becomes oldest person to top US singles chart, beating record held by Louis Armstrong since 1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GoldenTongue Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I'm a sucker for Pentatonix; many of their songs tend to hit me pretty hard in the feels. This may be about my most favorite Christmas song, in terms of something I can enjoy any time and could listen to endlessly on repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I dig the anti-Vietnam War ones. For standards, my favorite version of a beautiful song: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Home Alone had such beautiful Christmas music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 🔥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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best3444 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Biggie said: Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzzzle Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I was on the way to work a Christmas event tonight (a telling of a Christmas story for radio) and this baller ass bitch was rolling by on a bike with a boombox blasting "Awake" by Godsmack. And then I had a really shitty day at work and the only thing keeping me sane was the singer of Godsmack singing "I'M DOING THE BEST I EVER DIIDDDRRRRR" and it made me giggle. For me, that song is now a Christmas song. edit: sorry, the song is called "Whatever." Awake is a different one. Their songs all kind of blur together for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I think this one counts too. @Greatoneshere can't even hate on it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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best3444 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 19 minutes ago, Biggie said: I used to love this when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, best3444 said: I used to love this when I was a kid. Used to? I still do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Biggie said: Used to? I still do. I loved when I believed in Santa. I think I was 8 before I found out. But those nights waiting for him I still can remember. Sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 hours ago, best3444 said: I loved when I believed in Santa. I think I was 8 before I found out. But those nights waiting for him I still can remember. Sigh Not sure you don't believe in him when he already visited you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Not sure you don't believe in him when he already visited you Yea but I remember Santa touching me in my no no hole at night. I missed that and stepee can't provide that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, best3444 said: Yea but I remember Santa touching me in my no no hole at night. I missed that and stepee can't provide that. You had your chance when he came to Pittsburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 @Commissar SFLUFAN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 @Commissar SFLUFAN How about that backdoor Santa? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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