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All Alone On Christmas
Darlene Love Lyrics


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The cold wind is blowin' and the streets are getting dark
I'm writing you a letter and I don't know where to start
The bells will be ringing Saint John the Divine
I get a little lonely every year around this time

The music plays all night in Little Italy
The lights will be going up on old Rockefella's tree
People window shopping on Fifth Avenue
All I want for Christmas is you

I've got to know (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas

Things are different since you've been here last
Childhood dreaming is a thing of the past
Maybe you can bring us some hope this year
Visions of sugar plums have disappeared

Do you remember sleigh riding in the snow
And dancing all night to "Baby, Please Come Home"
Today's celebration is bittersweet
There's mothers and children in the street

I wanna know (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
No, nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas

I'm all grown up but I'm the same you'll see
I'm writing this letter 'cause I still believe
Dear Santa I've been good this year
Can't you stay a little while with me right here, oh oh

Tell me, I've got to know (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas

Oh oh, nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
Oh oh, nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas

(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Darlene Love's "All Alone On Christmas" paint a picture of loneliness and nostalgia during the holiday season. The singer of the song is writing a letter, unsure of where to even begin, because the cold wind is blowing, and the streets are dark. The chorus expresses the heart of the song - that nobody should be alone on Christmas. The references to the music playing in Little Italy, the lights going up on Rockefeller's tree, and people window shopping on Fifth Avenue help set the scene of the holiday season in New York City.


The second verse goes on to explain how things have changed since the last time the singer was with someone special during Christmas. Childhood dreams have faded, and the hope that once existed has disappeared. In true Christmas fashion, the singer turns her attention to Santa, pleading with him to bring her some company for the holiday. The song ends with a final plea that nobody should be alone on Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

The cold wind is blowin' and the streets are getting dark
It's winter time and everything is starting to look sad


I'm writing you a letter and I don't know where to start
I want to reach out to you but don't know how


The bells will be ringing Saint John the Divine
It's Christmas time and the church bells are ringing


I get a little lonely every year around this time
I always feel a little bit sad during the holidays


The music plays all night in Little Italy
There's lots of music and celebration going on in the city


The lights will be going up on old Rockefella's tree
The famous Rockefeller Center tree is being lit up with lights


People window shopping on Fifth Avenue
People are walking around and looking at the fancy stores


All I want for Christmas is you
The only thing I want for Christmas is to be with you


I've got to know (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
I need to find out how to help people who are alone during the holidays


Where do lonely hearts go (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Where can people go to not feel lonely during the holidays?


Because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
It's not fair for anyone to be alone during the holidays


Things are different since you've been here last
Everything has changed since the last time we spent the holidays together


Childhood dreaming is a thing of the past
The magic of Christmas we felt as children is gone


Maybe you can bring us some hope this year
I'm hoping that this year we can find some joy in the holidays


Visions of sugar plums have disappeared
The happy holiday dreams we used to have are gone


Do you remember sleigh riding in the snow
Do you recall the fun we had riding sleighs in the snow?


And dancing all night to 'Baby, Please Come Home'
I have great memories of us dancing to that song all night


Today's celebration is bittersweet
This year's holiday celebration is happy and sad all at once


There's mothers and children in the street
I see families all around me, which makes me feel both happy and lonely


I wanna know (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
I need to find a way to help people who are alone during the holidays


Where do lonely hearts go (nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
I want to know where people can go to not feel lonely during the holidays


No, nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


I'm all grown up but I'm the same you'll see
Even though I'm older, I still feel like the same person


I'm writing this letter 'cause I still believe
I'm writing because I still have hope for the holidays


Dear Santa I've been good this year
I've been good this year and I'm hoping for a good holiday season


Can't you stay a little while with me right here, oh oh
I want you (or someone) to be with me during the holidays


Oh oh, nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
It's not fair for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely


(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
It's not right for anyone to spend the holidays feeling lonely




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Steven Van Zandt

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@kevaunmitchell1316

[Verse 1]
The cold wind is blowin' and the streets are getting dark
I'm writin' you a letter and I don't know where to start
The bells will be ringin' Saint John the Divine
I get a little lonely every year around this time
The music plays all night in Little Italy
The lights will be going up on old Rockefeller tree
People window shopping on Fifth Avenue
All I want for Christmas is you

[Chorus]
I've got to know (Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Where do the lonely hearts go
(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Oh 'cause nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas

[Verse 2]
Things are different since you've been here last
Childhood dreaming is a thing of the past
Maybe you can bring us some hope this year
Visions of sugar plums have disappeared
Do you remember sleigh riding in the snow
And dancing all night to "Baby, Please Come Home"
Today's celebration is bittersweet
There's mothers and children in the street

[Chorus]
I wanna know (Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go
(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
'Cause nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas

[Verse 3]
I'm all grown up but I'm the same you'll see
I'm writing you this letter 'cause I still believe
Dear Santa I've been good this year
Can't you stay a little while with me right here

Ooooooh
I've got to know

Saxophone Instrumental

(Tell me) I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go

Oooooh, because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
Oooh, nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
Oooohhh, nobody ought to be
Oooh yeah on Christmas (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
All alone on Christmas (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Tell me I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Don't leave me alone (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
All alone on Christmas (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Tell me I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Where do they all go (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Nobody on Christmas (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)



All comments from YouTube:

@bucknekid9608

Nothing screams Christmas time like Darlene Love’s voice.

@missygordon5418

she is an absolute Queen and legend

@oscarphile

Absolutely! She's become as much a Christmastime staple as Nat King Cole!

@SimpleJars

Are you talking like Gaston from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"? (I NEVER like that Disney villain at all!)

@israelesquivel8363

My favorite Christmas song

@hollylovesgiraffes

OMG agree

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@AKDalton98

Honestly the best Christmas song imo. Darlene’s voice is amazing

@robin3423

This Christmas song should be played more on the radio its so underrated 🎄 💗

@evilhill6667

I agree

@PANTA-Music

This track is one of the most played christmas tracks on our radio station (In NL). The fact I am here, says enough about the track. It gets never bored.

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