The duo's debut album Into The Rush was released in 2005 and charted at #36 in the US. Holiday album Acoustic Hearts Of Winter followed in 2006 before their second studio album Insomniatic in 2007. In July 2009, the duo announced that they had officially changed their name to 78violet and would be introducing a more mature sound to their music. They released the single and self-produced the music video for Hothouse in 2013.
On December 9, 2015, they announced that they are again Aly & AJ. The EP Ten Years -
EP was released on November 17, 2017. Their follow-up Sanctuary -
EP was released on May 10, 2019.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Aly & AJ Lyrics
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Of a place I love
Even more than I usually do.
And although I know
It's a long road back
I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas.
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love-light gleams.
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams.
Even more than I usually do.
Oh I promise you.
I'll be home for Christmas.
You can count on me.
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love-light beams.
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams.
The song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Aly & AJ is a heartfelt and nostalgic tune about longing to be home for Christmas, no matter how far away you may be. The first verse sets the scene with the singer dreaming of a place they love, more intensely than usual. They know it's a long road back, but they promise to be home for Christmas. The chorus then repeats this promise, with the singer asking for snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree, and describing how they will be where the "love-light gleams" on Christmas Eve. The final stanza repeats the promise again, this time with added emphasis on the singer's desire to be home more than ever before.
The song's lyrics are simple yet effective, capturing the universal feeling of homesickness during the holiday season. The repeated phrase "I'll be home for Christmas" speaks to the deep longing for connection and warmth that many people feel during this time of year. The use of seasonal imagery like snow and mistletoe evokes a sense of nostalgia and highlights the specific traditions and memories associated with Christmas. The final line, "if only in my dreams," adds a bittersweet note to the song, acknowledging that sometimes circumstances prevent us from physically being with the ones we love, but that our love and longing can still bring us together in spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming tonight
I'm deeply immersed in my thoughts and imagination, envisioning a situation.
Of a place I love
The place that is very dear to me and triggers a range of emotions, sweet memories.
Even more than I usually do.
I'm feeling the intensity of the love towards that place and it's more than I generally do.
And although I know
Despite knowing, understanding something will happen.
It's a long road back
Returning to that place is like a long journey and takes much time, but it's worth it.
I promise you
I'm giving a commitment to someone special, ensuring them that I will keep up with it.
I'll be home for Christmas.
I'm determined to make it back to my home to celebrate Christmas with my loved ones.
You can count on me.
You can trust me that I will fulfill my promise and come back home.
Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope there will be snow everywhere and lots of mistletoe hanging to make Christmas extra special.
And presents under the tree.
I'm looking forward to seeing the presents under the Christmas tree for all my loved ones.
Christmas Eve will find me
I'm sure that I will be present with my loved ones on Christmas Eve, celebrating the occasion.
Where the love-light gleams.
I will spend time with the special people who make me feel loved, cherished, and valued.
I'll be home for Christmas
I am longing to go home and spend the festive season with my dear ones.
If only in my dreams.
Even if I can't make it home in reality, I will always be there in my dreams and thoughts.
Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
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