Every Year, Every Christmas
Luther Vandross
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I don't know how love could do this to me I've waited and waited for someone I never see But I'm so sentimental, and I'm so hopeful you'll be there So, here I am every year, every Christmas I've wished for you in my heart and in my head And I got my answer that first moment that we met And, oh yes, I believed you as you told me, as you said You'd be here every year, every Christmas There must be a lesson for me to learn If you don't trust in love, you'll get nothing in return Why should I be lonely, don't tell me it's right I have my pride, but I'd rather be with you tonight So much emotion, it's driving me mad But I'll take my chances with these feelings that I have And I'll come back to this same corner where we met And I'll be here every year, every Christmas Mere words can't explain the pain and the fear 'Cause oh, I wonder, yes, I wonder are you gonna leave me standing here Today's almost over, but I don't want to leave Has my heart made a fool out of me? My friends gather round me with holiday cheer They say to forget you, to let you go 'cause you're not here Well, I can't keep explaining what they'll never understand And why I'm here every year, every Christmas I return every year, every Christmas I come here every year, every Christmas
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Written by: Richard N Marx, Luther Vandross
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song specifics"Every Year, Every Christmas" is a holiday song performed by American singer Luther Vandross.
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Album appearanceThe song is included in the album "This Is Christmas," which is Vandross's first holiday album. It was released in 1995.
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Singer backgroundLuther Vandross was renowned for his smooth, silky voice and his soulful R&B sound. He was a major figure in popular music during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Song compositionAlthough Vandross was a notable songwriter, "Every Year, Every Christmas" was co-written by Vandross and Richard Marx.
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Song ThemeThe song is about unrequited love that lingers every year during Christmas. Vandross sings about waiting for a love interest who never shows up, but he still continues to wait each year.
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Chart performanceUnlike his many hits, "Every Year, Every Christmas" did not chart. Nevertheless, it has become a much-loved Christmas tune over the years.
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Global popularityDespite not having charted, this song is popular not just in the United States but also in various parts of the world. It is now considered a Christmas standard.
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Critical receptionCritics praised the song for Vandross's heartfelt vocal performance and the poignant lyrics, making it a nostalgic and touching Christmas number for many listeners.
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Cover versionsVarious artists have covered this song owing to its popularity. These include Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams.
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Song relevanceDue to the universal theme of unrequited love, the song continues to be relatable for many listeners, and its popularity shows no signs of waning.
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Unique qualityUnlike many Christmas songs that focus on festive cheer and celebration, this one stands out for its melancholic and wistful tone.
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TributeAfter Vandross's death in 2005, this song, like many of his other hits, has been used as a tribute to his musical legacy during the holiday season.
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