There is something comforting about Karen Carpenter's voice. I was one of those "old soul" kids listening to "Rainy Days and Mondays" and "We've Only Just Begun" when I was in the 2nd and 3rd grade. Although Karen died tragically, her legacy still lives on today; through her talent and the knowledge of the disease she suffered from: anorexia nervosa. Thousands of girls across the U.S. suffer from eating disorders and poor self esteem. Karen Carpenter was one of the first celebrities to be on public display suffering from anorexia; helping to bring light to the need of counseling and help for other girls suffering from poor body image and eating disorders. The Carpenter's original song, "Merry Christmas, Darling" is one that makes me sit back and think about the year that has passed and what's to come in the New Year. It's a song that most likely isn't on anyone else's Christmas favorites list, but maybe that's why I like it so much- it's not so "conventional". May Karen's soul rest in peace; thanks for the music.
Lyrics
Greeting cards have all been sent
The Christmas rush is through
But I still have one wish to make
A special one for you
Merry Christmas darling
We're apart that's true
But I can dream and in my dreams
I'm Christmas-ing with you
Holidays are joyful
There's always something new
But every day's a holiday
When I'm near to you
The lights on my tree
I wish you could see
I wish it every day
Logs on the fire
Fill me with desire
To see you and to say
That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year, too
I've just one wish
On this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you
Logs on the fire
Fill me with desire
To see you and to say
That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year, too
I've just one wish
On this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you
I wish I were with you
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