White Christmas
Alan Jackson (Holiday) Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
Alan Jackson's version of the classic holiday song White Christmas portrays the nostalgia and longing for the Christmases of the past. The singer is dreaming of having a white Christmas, just like how he remembers it in his childhood memories. He reminisces about the snow that sticks to the branches of the trees, making them glisten, and the excitement of the children being able to hear the tinkling of bells on the snow-covered ground. These childhood experiences have stayed with him, and he hopes to share this same magic with his loved ones in the present.
The chorus suggests that the singer is not alone in his dreams of a white Christmas, as he wishes for everyone who receives a Christmas card he writes to also have a bright and merry holiday filled with snow. The lyrics are simple and heartfelt, reinforcing the idea that Christmas is a time for hope, joy, and togetherness. It encourages us to cherish our memories and make new ones with the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I yearn for a Christmas where snow covers the ground.
Just like the ones I used to know
I want it to be similar to the Christmases I had in the past.
Where the treetops glisten
The snow on the tree branches shimmers in the light.
And children listen
Kids are silent, listening for the sound of sleigh bells.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
The kids wait in anticipation to hear the bells from Santa's sleigh.
With every Christmas card I write
Whenever I send a card, I think of the snow-filled Christmas I long for.
May your days be merry and bright
I hope you have happy and cheerful days.
And may all your Christmases be white
I wish for all of your future Christmases to be snowy and magical.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin
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