When Christmas Comes

Mariah Carey

About When Christmas Comes

"When Christmas Comes" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her second Christmas album/thirteenth studio album, Merry Christmas II You (2010). Carey wrote and produced the song in collaboration with James Poyser. A soul song with an influence of R&B, the lyrics are about giving the gift of love. In November 2011, Carey re-recorded the song as duet with John Legend, which was later released as a single. Both versions of the track were a hit in South Korea, with the duet debuting at number one with sales in excess of 80,000 copies. The song's accompanying music video features Carey and Legend at a hosting a Christmas house party. It has been performed by Carey at her ABC 2010 Christmas special and during her 2014 Beacon Theatre residency All I Want for Christmas Is You, A Night of Joy and Festivity in December 2014. 


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2010
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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

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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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.
Album Information
The 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.
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.
Collaboration
In 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.
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.
Critical Reception
The song received widespread positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its classic soulful vibe and Carey's powerful vocals.
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.
Chart Performance
Despite 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.
New Music Video
Ten 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.
Cultural Significance
Mariah 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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