Not About A Christmas Song

Story Behind The Song

Jut sort of happened when trying to write a song to be performed at a Christmas Concert. It was a great success live and was performed again on several occasions by request.

Song Description

Soft rock Christmas song intended to get people thinking about others during Christmas and to be grateful for what they have. It is particularly unusual because it stays on one note (D) all the way through.

Song Length 2:58 Genre Rock - Religious, Unique - Holiday
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Troubled, Welcoming Subject Holidays , General
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

NOT ABOUT A CHRISTMAS SONG
© 2007 Lyrics & Music by Bob Bentley

Verse 1. It's not the cold or the twinkling lights
Or the snow outside, or the stars so bright
It's not what you eat or how loud you sing
That's nothing to do with anything

Chorus 1. It's not about you, it's not about me
It's not about the presents under your tree
It's all about love the whole year long
It's not about a Christmas song
It's not about a Christmas song

Verse 2. It's all about the way we choose
To show respect for other views
The gift of love is what we need
For the Christmas Story to succeed

Verse 3. It's what you do for all mankind
For rich or poor, the strength you find
For people who are on their knees
Christmas is about all these

Chorus 2. It's not about you, it's not about me
It's not about the gifts that we get for free
It's all about love the whole year long
It's not about a Christmas song
It's not about a Christmas song

Chorus 3. It's not about you, it's not about me
It's not about the things that we get for free
It's all about love the whole year long
It's not about a Christmas song
It's not about a Christmas song


Contact Information: Bob Bentley
Email: bobbentley34@hotmail.com
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I really liked this a lot. Has a totally 80s Pop/Rock vibe and a great message. Nothing over-done, just solid playing, vocal and a well-mixed band. What more do you want?

I know who this is and another great song...you voice is charming with this song and a reminder of what xmas should be...

Well put-together production! Good job!

I liked the drive with the snare drum. I thought the arrangement was good. It could have used a bass in it. If it's there it needs to come up. I thought the vocal tone was very nice as well.

I like your instrumental parts

I love the introduction, it sounds so open and spacious - very good outlook on Christmas. Great vocals and instrumentation, sounds a little like Kenny Rodgers (The Gambler).

Nice lyrics good vocals.

Very nice feel to song, vocals are nice and lyrics are good, mix and recording quality are good too, Good Job!

Lyrics Bob Bentley Music Bob Bentley
Producer Bob Bentley Publisher NA
Performance Bob Bentley Label NA

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