Home run, Tenth Avenue North!
The men of Contemporary Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North has finally let their hair down on a video that is fun, tongue-in-cheek, and completely evocative of the mirth of the season. The boys’ version of Deck the Halls updates the traditional and makes it just perfect for 2011; I can totally hear Christian AC stations all over the United States – and, of course, on Saved on Energy 106.7 here in Manila – playing this contemporary chestnut. Knowing it’s coming from a talented band like Tenth Avenue North makes it even more enjoyable; any fan of TAN knows they could sure use the deviation from their more serious tracks.
Tenth Avenue North has released one of the best Christmas tracks this year with Deck the Halls, alongside a video that matches it pound for pound. I love it!
DECK THE HALLS Lyrics
Tenth Avenue North
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
See the blazing Yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Oh Christmas time is my favorite time of year
Deck the halls and holiday cheers
Watch our troubles fade out of sight
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus tonight
Fast away the old year passes,
Hail the new, lads and lasses,
Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Cause Christmas time is my favorite time of year
We deck the halls and holiday cheers
Everything it will be alright
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus tonight
Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, it’s Christmas time yeah
Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, be alright
Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, it’s Christmas time
Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, be alright
It’s gonna be alright
It’s Christmas time, cause it’s Christmas time baby
It’s my favorite time of the year
…yo, grab the tree, grab the lights.