Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S.
The group reunited for a one-time performance at Mixtape Festival in Hershey, PA in August 2012.
I'll Be Home for Christmas
98 Degrees Lyrics
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I'll be home
(I'll be home)
for Christmas (Christmas)
You can plan on me
(ooh ohh ohh)
(mistletoe)
And presents on a tree (ohhh)
Christmas (Christmas)
Eve will find (find me) me
Where the love light gleams
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
I'll be home
(I'll be home)
for Christmas
(for Christmas)
If only in my dreams
Christmas Eve will find me
It will find me
Where the love light gleams (ooh ho)
I'll be home for Christmas
I'm dreaming of a Christmas
If only in my oohh oh oohhh... doo ahhh!
The song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by 98 Degrees is a beautiful rendition of the classic Christmas ballad originally written by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent in 1943. The song speaks about the singer's desire to be home with his loved ones for Christmas, and it speaks to the universal longing of people to be with their families and friends during the holiday season.
The first verse of the song suggests the singer's eager anticipation to be home for Christmas, as he pleads with his loved ones to prepare the snow, mistletoe, and presents that make the holiday special. The second verse adds more poignancy to the song as it highlights the singer's wish to be with his family where the 'love light gleams' on Christmas Eve.
The song's most memorable line is the final refrain, "If only in my dreams", meaning that if he cannot physically be present with his loved ones this Christmas, he will hold them close in his heart and soul as he dreams of being with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home
I will return to my family's home
(I'll be home)
I will definitely be there
for Christmas
in time for the holiday season
You can plan on me
You can count on me to be there
(ooh ohh ohh)
An expression of excitement or anticipation
Won't you please have snow and mistletoe
It would be nice if there were snow and mistletoe decorations
(mistletoe)
A specific Christmas decoration
And presents on a tree (ohhh)
Also, it would be nice if there were gifts under the tree
Christmas (Christmas)
The holiday being referred to
Eve will find (find me) me
I will be somewhere on Christmas Eve
Where the love light gleams
In a warm and loving environment
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
An expression of joy or excitement
If only in my dreams
Even if I cannot physically be there, I will still be there in spirit and in my thoughts
Contributed by Lauren H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.