When Christmas Comes
Mariah Carey
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The whole world Feels a little bit more love When Christmas comes When Christmas comes And everywhere that you go People singing 'let it snow' And hanging up That mistletoe And me and you gonna have ourselves A holiday And we don't need nobody else To celebrate And we're gon' kiss our worries And our cares away I can't wait Because this Christmas time Get together It's gonna be so nice Better than ever And baby you're the one Special treasure I can't wait to unwrap your love Until Christmas comes Oh baby So many souls hurt So many don't have enough When Christmas comes When Christmas comes But baby if you spread love Someday it might be enough To heal each other One by one And we gon' get together And rejoice and pray And we gon' help the world Become a better place And we gon' sing and shout Because the savior reigns So don't dismay Because this Christmas time Get together It's gonna be so nice Better than ever Because this gift of love Lasts forever The Lord makes our hearts open up Soon as Christmas comes It's gon' be alright When Christmas comes Oh jingle all the way Oh what fun, hmm And we gon' reminisce about The good old days And we gon' laugh together as The children play And through the years is always Gonna be this way Come what may Because this Christmas time Get together It's gonna be so nice Better than ever And baby you're the one That I treasure I can't wait to unwrap your love When Christmas comes Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada Lalala dada dada dada dadada dada
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Written by: James Jason Poyser, Mariah Carey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Artist Details"When Christmas Comes" is a song by the renowned American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. Known for her wide vocal range, melancholic songwriting style, Carey has produced a series of Christmas-themed songs throughout her illustrious career.
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Album InformationThe song "When Christmas Comes" is from the album "Merry Christmas II You" which was released on November 2, 2010. This was Carey's second Christmas album and the thirteenth studio album in her career.
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Song Style"When Christmas Comes" is characterized by a slow, soulful rhythm and blues beat which is a departure from Carey's usual pop ballads. It also features strong jazz influences.
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CollaborationIn 2011, Carey collaborated with John Legend to release a duet version of "When Christmas Comes," which added another dimension to the song and introduced it to Legend's fan base as well.
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Songwriting and Production"When Christmas Comes" was co-written by Mariah Carey and James Poyser, a renowned record producer and songwriter. The track was produced by Carey and Randy Jackson.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received widespread positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its classic soulful vibe and Carey's powerful vocals.
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Animated Feature"When Christmas Comes" was also featured in an animated family film called "Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You," which was released in 2017.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as an official single, the song performed well on music charts, reaching number 14 on Billboard’s Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
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New Music VideoTen years after its initial release, Carey announced on social media in December 2020 that she would debut a new music video for "When Christmas Comes" as a part of her "#MC30” celebrations.
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Cultural SignificanceMariah Carey is often credited for kickstarting the modern trend of pop artists releasing Christmas music. "When Christmas Comes" falls in line with this legacy and is now a staple in holiday-themed playlists worldwide.
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