크리스마스 시즌이 가까이 오면서 youtube music에서 크리스마스 관련 음악들을 듣기 시작했다.
그런데 그중 한곡이 귀에 들어왔다.
크리스마스 시즌에 기뻐하는 노래가 아니라 깊은 슬픔이 담겨 있는 노래였다.
아…
어쩌면 이런 것이 크리스마스의 의미와 더 깊게 맞닿아있겠구나 싶었다. 다음은 그 가사와 음악 영상
I’m not going to lie.
Christmas really hurts this time
Cause you’re not here to celebrate with me.
Tears fill my eyes.
And memories flood my mind,
As I place your ornament upon our tree.
Although this year I have a broken heart,
It gives me hope and joy as I remember where you are.
You’re with the Son of God.
You’re with the Prince of Peace.
You’re with the one we’re celebrating
And that thought amazes me
Sometimes I still break down,
Grieving that we’re apart,
But the sweetest gift is knowing where you are.
You’re with the Son of God.
Got your picture in a frame
And a stocking with your name.
Oh God knows it’s been hard letting go.
And I can’t bring you back,
But I’ll see you again.
And oh, that thought is healing to my soul.
I’ll miss making angels with you in the snow.
I guess instead you will be singing with them
All around God’s throne.
And I know the Christmas season
Was your favorite time of year.
You loved to help us decorate our tree.
But now that you’re with Jesus,
I can’t imagine how you feel
Cause He’s the one who bled and died
Upon the tree for you and me.