The Same Christmas

Story Behind The Song

Meant to be sung as a male/female duet or else arranged for a boy-band-type group, this is a song about separation at Christmas, whether this is lovers from lovers, children from parents or anyone who is 'missing', for whatever reason, from the holiday season. Lends itself to duets or 'echo voice' arrangements.

Song Description

A song about separation at Christmas, whether this is lovers from lovers, children from parents or anyone who is 'missing', for whatever reason, from the holiday season. Lends itself to duets or 'echo voice' arrangements.

Song Length 3:39 Genre Unique - Holiday, Pop - Easy Listening
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Duet Male/Female
Mood Moving, Poignant Subject Holidays , Long
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

THE SAME CHRISTMAS
Copyright © 2015 by Jamie E. Ambrose
Note: this was originally written to sung as a male/female duet or arranged for boy-band-type group or even mixed choir

Snow falling, kids calling
These Hallmark days used to fit me like a glove.
Not this year. It's all too clear
You're the only present I'll be dreaming of

(CHORUS)
Here it comes again
Looks like the same Christmas
But the same Christmas never
Felt like it was pretend
Oh, it's not the same Christmas
It could never be the same without you

Fairy lights burn so bright
Presents wrapped and packages sent on their way
The wreath is hung, cards are done
Still it all means nothing til you're home to stay

(CHORUS)
And here it comes again (here it comes again)
It looks like the same Christmas
But the same Christmas never
Felt like it was pretend (like it was pretend)
Oh it's not the same Christmas
It could never be the same without you

(BRIDGE)
All I need is to hear one voice at my front door
And the light that's missing won't be missing any more

(CHORUS)
And here it comes again (here it comes again)
It looks like the same Christmas
But the same Christmas never
Felt like it was pretend (like it was pretend)
Oh, it's not the same Christmas
It could never be the same without you
(Repeat, then repeat final line)

This song is great and it subtly with the lyrics let you know the composer longs for the one they love. The chorus and the verses and the duet component is very nice and soft. The piano is played nicely blending in. The answering and exchange in the chorus is well done when repeating the not the same Christmas . Very nice song

The introduction was beautiful, led into a very thoughtfully written song that is sure to find fans among the lonely-hearted at Christmastime. So this definitely has its niche. The lyrics are nicely written, lots of word pictures for the listener to hear/see, and they are reasonably original (which is very hard to do in a holiday song). "Hallmark Days" - now I've never heard that one before! The bridge was nicely done, with the key change, which serves the song well. Nice harmonies!

Christmas songs have got to tug at the heart a bit and this one does just that. Smooth moving and a super comfortable listen, this song is pleasant and has all the right stuff to make it a popular song for the masses in the right hands. This song would be a great catch for a superstar's Christmas album! Keep up the good stuff.

I have listened to this before and I like it a lot. It is a unique Christmas song, not sad or saccharine or maudlin but beautifully wistful. A mature song of acceptance of circumstances. I really like the song and I like the voice, it is a unique voice with a pleasant hoarseness and fragility. Strong song - strong voice.

Lyrics Jamie Ambrose Music Jamie Ambrose
Producer Jamie Ambrose Performance Jamie Ambrose

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