Far too often around Christmas we hear nothing but various renditions of traditional Christmas songs. Some of them are well done, but far too many are fairly badly done. It's really refreshing then, to hear an original Christmas song that's not only well done, but has a very sincere message. Bravo, Relient K!
This is a beautiful song; very personal, very intimate (the clip only displays the rockiest section of the song; much of the song is vocals and piano only, with some basic percussion added in). The lyrics are what sets the song apart: this is what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.
From the first time I heard this song off Reliant K's Deck the Halls Bruise your Hand EP in 2003 this has been my absolute favorite Christmas song. The music is original and a really supports the mood and passion throughout the stages of the song. The lyrics really speak to me as a Christian and help me reflect on the effect Jesus's birth has on me, which is what Christmas is about for my faith. Again, this is my absolute favorite Christian Christmas song and if you want to celebrate the birth of Christ rather than Santa give this song a good listen.