Blue Christmas
Andrea Bocelli (Holiday) Lyrics
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I'll be so blue thinking about you.
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Won't mean a thing if
You're not here with me
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain,
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
Andrea Bocelli's rendition of "Blue Christmas" is a melancholic ballad that evokes strong feelings of longing, sadness, and nostalgia. The lyrics are straightforward yet powerful, conveying the pain of spending Christmas without a loved one. The singer opens the song by saying he will have a "blue Christmas without you," acknowledging the fact that his holiday season would be incomplete without the presence of his beloved. He admits that he will be feeling blue, and his thoughts will be consumed with thoughts of his absent loved one.
The second verse introduces the vivid imagery of red decorations on a green Christmas tree, but they lose all their significance and become meaningless because his privileged company would not be there to share the moment with him. The vibe then turns to hopelessness as the singer acknowledges his inevitable heartache and a blue Christmas. The song concludes with the singer wishing his former flame well, albeit with sentiments of sadness as he wonders how his white Christmas is going, juxtaposed with his own blue Christmas of loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue Christmas without you,
I'll feel sad and lonely during Christmas without you around.
I'll be so blue thinking about you.
I'll be depressed and unhappy, constantly thinking about our separation.
Decorations of red
The vibrant red-colored decorations on the Christmas tree,
On a green Christmas tree
Which stands tall and proud, covered in green leaves and branches,
Won't mean a thing if
All the decoration and colors won't offer any solace or happiness
You're not here with me
As long as the person I love isn't by my side, none of this really matters.
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain,
I'm sure I'll have a sad and lonely holiday season this year.
And when that blue heartache starts hurting,
When the sadness grows intense and I cannot ignore the pain anymore.
You'll be doing all right
You'll enjoy your Christmas, and everything will be fine for you.
With your Christmas of white,
You'll have a gleaming, beautiful Christmas with white-colored decorations.
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
For me, the holiday will continue to be full of profound sadness and despair.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BILLY HAYES, JAY W. JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@judychinn6875
This was so beautiful! So special! Never expected to see Reba singing with Andrea Bocelli! Wonderful idea! they are two of the most talented singers on earth right now. Thank you thank you.🙏🎤🎶❤❤❤❤
@dannyhuffman
Hi Judy hope you're okay?
@Christian-Music11
This is a superb performance from both artists. I've been saying for years that Reba McEntire never receives the acclaim she deserves as a true vocalist. Really enjoyed this.
@kerstinvidana5881
I watched Andrea's face when Reba starts singing. His smile and looks says I like that. What a duo
@jamiewilcox.506
I know it's not going to happen, but I always wish Andrea would open his eyes. I picture them being very pretty.
@premkumarj1951
I ver much love these two artists. Andrea and Mcentire
@milatesssalcedo3992
Blue Christmas at this pandemic 2020, I’ll miss my son Christian, his first Christmas in heaven. We love you son.
@stevecritcheson4067
Elvis will be singing this to your son❤️
@gaetanadimarco4105
BRAVO❤❤❤❤❤
@christinamjp
God-bless you this movie a hard time for you but the strength of the Lord will hold you up and hold you in his arms. God-bless you.😇🙏