Bells will be ringing
The sound of bells ringing indicates a time of joy and celebration.

The glad, glad news
The news that is being celebrated is cheerful and positive.

Oh, what a Christmas
The holiday season is a time of great joy and excitement.

To have the blues
Despite the celebratory atmosphere, the singer is feeling sad and down.

My baby's gone
The singer's loved one is no longer with them during the holiday season.

I have no friends
The singer is feeling alone and neglected during this time of year.

To wish me greetings
No one has extended any warm holiday wishes to the singer.

Once again
This feeling of loneliness is a familiar one for the singer.

Choirs will be singing
The sound of choirs singing traditional Christmas music is a hallmark of the season.

"Silent Night"
The carol being sung by the choir is "Silent Night," a beloved and peaceful song.

Christmas carols
Holiday songs are an important part of the Christmas season.

By candlelight
The singer is likely imagining a cozy, intimate setting for the carols to be sung.

Please come home for Christmas
The singer is begging their loved one to return home for the holiday season.

If not for Christmas
The singer would be content for their loved one to return by New Year's Eve instead.

Then by New Year's Night
The singer is hopeful that their loved one will return by the start of the new year.

Friends and relations
The singer's acquaintances will send good wishes during the holiday season.

Send salutations
Friends and family will send formal greetings to the singer.

Sure as the stars shine above
This is an expression of confidence that the loved one will return home soon.

It's Christmas time, my dear
The singer is reminding their loved one of the holiday season and how important it is to be together with family and friends.

The time of year
The holiday season is a specific and special time of year.

To be, with the one you love
The singer is emphasizing how important it is to be with loved ones during the holiday season.

Then won't you tell me
The singer is pleading with their loved one for an answer.

You'll never more roam
The singer is asking their loved one to commit to staying by their side during the holiday season and beyond.

Christmas and New Year's
Both holidays are important to the singer and they are hoping for the return of their loved one by that time.

Will find you home
The singer is envisioning a time when their loved one is back home with them.

There'll be no more sorrow
Once the singer's loved one returns, there will not be any more sadness or grief.

No grief and pain
The presence of the loved one will help the singer to heal and move on from their sadness.

Then I'll be happy, happy
The singer is emphasizing just how much their loved one's return means to them.

No more sorrow
The absence of sadness and grief is a powerful motivator for the singer.

No grief and pain
The singer is focused on a future where they can be happy with their loved one.

But I'll be happy
Ultimately, the singer is hopeful that their loved one will return home soon and they will be able to enjoy the holiday season together.

Christmas
The holiday is a symbol of family, togetherness, and love.

Once again
The singer is yearning for a time when they can enjoy the holiday season with their loved one once again.