If We Make It Through December
Alan Jackson (Holiday) Lyrics
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Everything's gonna be all right I know
It's the coldest time of winter
And I shiver when I see the falling snow
If we make it through December
Got plans to be in a warmer town
Come summer time
If we make it through December
We'll be fine
Got laid off down at the factory
And their timing's not the greatest
In the world
Heaven knows I've been working hard
Wanted Christmas to be right
For daddy's girl
I don't mean to hate December
It's meant to be the happy time of year
And my little girl don't understand
Why daddy can't afford no Christmas here
Alan Jackson's song "If We Make It Through December" tells the story of a man who is struggling financially during the Christmas season. He has been laid off from his factory job, and he worries about how he will provide for his family during the holiday season. Despite the cold weather and the falling snow, he remains hopeful that things will eventually get better. He plans to move his family to a warmer town in California when the summer comes.
The lyrics are a poignant reflection of the difficulties that many families face during the holidays. For many people, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration. However, for others, it can be a time of stress and financial strain. The man in the song wants to provide a good Christmas for his daughter, but he is unable to do so because of his financial situation. The song captures the sense of hope and optimism that he feels, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
If we make it through December
If we can survive this difficult month
Everything's gonna be all right I know
I have hope that things will get better
It's the coldest time of winter
This is the most difficult part of the season
And I shiver when I see the falling snow
I feel a sense of dread
Got plans to be in a warmer town
I hope to move to a more comfortable place
Come summer time, maybe even California
I dream of a better future
We'll be fine
We'll manage to get by
Got laid off down at the factory and their timing's not the greatest in the world
I lost my job and it couldn't have come at a worse time
Heaven knows I've been working hard
I've been doing everything I can
Wanted Christmas to be right for daddy's girl
I wanted to provide a good holiday for my daughter
I don't mean to hate December, it's meant to be the happy time of year
I don't want to be negative, but this season is difficult for me
And my little girl don't understand why daddy can't afford no Christmas here
My daughter doesn't understand why we can't have a traditional Christmas celebration
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Written by: MERLE HAGGARD
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