Story Behind The Song
Song written on a plane, heading home for the holidays from Los Angeles to Chicago
Song Description
Christmas memories, childhood memories, reminders of giving, reminders of hope, true meaning of Christmas
| Song Length |
4:01 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Welcoming |
Subject |
General, Hope |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
Non-Stop To O'Hare
A blanket of white beneath the night, The flickering lights must be Cedar Rapids now in sight
The tailwind's strong, It won't be long, The "Jingle Rock" song is playing over all along
Ginger boys, bustling noise, hidden toys, Christmas joys
All are waiting for me there with a non-stop to O'Hare
Chorus
Non-stop to O'Hare, Always takes me there
Back to the days before, Back to the ways before a world of care
Non-stop to O'Hare, Always take me there, Bring those memories clear, Chase away the fear
My non-stop to O'Hare
The faces awaiting me, Worries abating, The music's creating a scene for all the world to share
The mistletoe and mini-glows, That rapid pose which only Kodac's moment knows
Forget-me-nots, The haven't-gots, And "Toys for Tots", They need us lots
Can't forget the reason ne'er, For the non-stop to O'Hare
Chorus
The welcoming smile awaiting while, We begin to file down that long, resounding mile
The Center cries for smiles and "hi's", Distant, hollow eyes reach and plead for loving ties
But Bethlehem, Bore that Gem, The Hope Emblem, Wondrous Diadem,
So book your own resembling fare, Of a Non-Stop to O'Hare!
Chorus
Kristy Landgren © 1998