My December
♫ Linkin Park Lyrics
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This is my time of the year
This is my December
This is all so clear
This is my December
This is my snow covered home
This is my December
And I
Just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
And I
Take back all the things I said
To make you feel like that
And I
Just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
And I
Take back all the things that I said to you
And I give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to
This is my December
These are my snow covered dreams
This is me pretending
This is all I need
And I
Just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
And I
Take back all the things I said
To make you feel like that
And I
Just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
And I
Take back all the things I said to you
And I give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to
This is my December
This is my time of the year
This is my December
This is all so clear
And I give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to
The lyrics of Linkin Park's "My December" express a sense of isolation and longing for connection during the winter season. The repetition of "This is my December" emphasizes the personal ownership of this time and the emotions that come with it. The imagery of snow-covered dreams and home creates a sense of a safe place to retreat to, but there is a underlying feeling of emptiness and unfulfillment. The singer wishes they could undo the hurtful things they said that have caused a divide with someone they cared about. The lines "And I give it all away / Just to have somewhere to go to / Give it all away / To have someone to come home to" highlight the desperation for human interaction and the willingness to sacrifice everything for it.
Overall, "My December" portrays the complexity of emotions that come with the holiday season, which can be joyful and celebratory for some, while for others it may be a time of sorrow and loneliness. The lyrics convey a desire for healing, forgiveness, and a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my December
The singer claims that December is his month, the time when he feels the most comfortable.
This is my time of the year
The singer declares that December is the season he enjoys the most.
This is my December
The singer repeats his affirmation to signify his love for this month.
This is all so clear
He finds everything around him to be plain and straightforward.
This is my snow covered home
The singer's snowy surroundings represent a comforting and familiar home to him.
This is me alone
The singer is by himself, possibly enjoying the solitude and peace that come with being alone.
And I
Just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
The singer expresses a feeling of emptiness and regret, longing for something he thinks he has missed.
And I
Take back all the things I said
To make you feel like that
He realizes that he has made someone else feel the same way he does, and regrets his actions.
And I give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
The singer is willing to sacrifice everything he has to find a place where he belongs.
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to
He wants to give everything away just to be with someone he can call home.
This is my snow covered dreams
The singer's dreams are covered with snow, implying that they are unattainable and cold.
This is me pretending
He admits that his behavior might be a façade, indicating that he's not being true to himself.
This is all I need
He is content with what he has, and doesn't need anything more than what he already has.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Olive Tree
He sang this song for his father, now we sing it for him. Rest in peace Chester, you will never be forgotten.
Dustin Sommerio
I truely do miss his talents. RIP Chester.
Nathaniel Kile
I honestly didn't know for who, or why specifically this song was written but it always brought me back to watching my father take his last breath, and 2 days later lowering him into the ground. And now I play it for my toddler and infant whilst turning away every time they look at me so they don't see my pain.
jredf1
Isnt his dad is still alive
Juggalo Jesus
I was wondering who it was about, thanks for letting me know. My dad passed away a year after this was released and a 6 year relationship I had ended shortly after that because my girlfriend didn't show up to the funeral... I understand this song in my soul now.
Israel88
It’s about his first wife.
Udit Seelam
one of the coolest song of LP
who's with me
Jan Dik
Even if you're not with me
I'm WITH YOU
Omar Torres
@Jan Dik such a reference 🤭🤘🏼🖤
DaredemonKS
I am