Xscape

Released: October 22, 1996

Songwriter: Brian McKnight

Producer: Brian McKnight

[Verse 1: Tamika Scott]
The snow is falling like I knew it would
Carolers are already singing
(La la la la la, la la la)
Last year is all that I can think about
Every time I hear sleigh bells ringing

[Pre-Chorus: Tamika Scott & Xscape]
But I, I know
That when summer came I pushed you away
I should have never let you go, no
Now all I'm really trying to say is

[Chorus: Xscape & Tamika Scott]
I want you to come home
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
(I miss you so much)
You're all that I want (I want)
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
I miss you, come home (I miss you)

[Verse 2: Kandi]
I remember all the love we made
I miss your stocking on the fireplace
Ooh, underneath the mistletoe we stayed
T'was a very special holiday

[Pre-Chorus: Tiny & Xscape]
But I, I know
That when summer came I pushed you away
I should have never let you go, no
Now all I'm really trying to say is

[Chorus: Xscape & Tiny]
I want you to come home
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
(Oh, I) You're all that I want
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
(Come on home, come on)
I miss you, come home

[Bridge: LaTocha Scott]
There's a fire that's still burning in my heart tonight
There's no reason why we both should be alone
It's the night before Christmas
And I'm waiting here for you to come home, come home

[Chorus: Xscape & LaTocha Scott]
I want you to come home
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
(There'll never be another Christmas without you, baby)
You're all that I want
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
(Without you here in my life)
I want you to come home
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
(I know there'll never be, there'll never be another Christmas, no, oh no)
You're all that I want
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
(No, baby)
I want you to come home
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you
(Never be, there'll never be another Christmas)
You're all that I want
I know that there won't be a Christmas without you

Xscape is an Atlanta vocal quartet who became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1990s. The first act signed to Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def label, they released three platinum albums and five top 10 pop singles, including the #1 R&B hits “Just Kickin' It” and “Who Can I Run To.”

The group consisted of Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, and sisters LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott. They’re known for their relatable lyrics about love, as well as tracks that fuse hip-hop and R&B. While all four members took turns singing lead, Kandi Burruss' contralto is the Xscape’s best known voice.

While still in high school, Xscape was discovered by Jermaine Dupri in 1991 at an Atlanta talent show. They released their debut album, Hummin' Comin' At Cha, in the fall of 1993. The lead single, “Just Kickin' It,” spent four weeks on top of the R&B singles chart, reaching no. 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It remains their biggest hit.

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