Here is a completely original, non religious, winter solstice themed Christmas style song. It focuses on the turning of the year, the returning sun, ancient seasonal imagery, and the slow triumph of warmth over cold.
Variations
Lyrics
Christmas
Warm cheerful Christmas-style tune.
Cinematic
Bold, orchestral and cinematic, typical of an adventure movie theme.
EuroVision
Typical of a techno EuroVision entry.
Americana
Simple acoustic post-folk.
Verse 1 The longest night has drifted by The pale moon fades from out the sky The old year whispers, soft and slow While dawn brings back its golden glow
Chorus Raise your voices for the turning sun Its journey back has now begun Though winter winds are fierce and strong The light grows brighter all season long Warmth will rise when the cold is done So sing for the returning sun
Verse 2 The forest sleeps beneath the frost The fields lie quiet, still and tossed Yet deep below the frozen ground The seeds of spring are safe and sound
Chorus Raise your voices for the turning sun Its journey back has now begun Though winter winds are fierce and strong The light grows brighter all season long Warmth will rise when the cold is done So sing for the returning sun
Verse 3 The days will stretch, the shadows fade The storms will break though snow is laid Each sunrise paints a brighter fire A promise that the warmth climbs higher
Bridge Gather close and share the glow Firelight dancing on the snow Ancient hearts have always known The sun returns, and life is sown
Final Chorus Raise your voices for the turning sun Its journey back has now begun Though winter winds are fierce and strong The light grows brighter all season long Warmth will rise when the cold is done So sing for the returning sun
Japanese
Traditional Japanese music with a calm, organic atmosphere. The lyrics have been slightly modified to make it musical in Japanese, but the main theme is still true to the original.
