White Christmas
Andrea von Kampen Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops 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
Andrea von Kampen's rendition of White Christmas is a beautiful and poignant take on the classic Christmas song by Irving Berlin. The lyrics evoke imagery of a wistful yearning for a Christmas of the past, with snow-laden tree tops and the sound of sleigh bells in the distance. The repetition of the phrase "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" reinforces the sentiment, suggesting a longing for things that may no longer be possible.
The focus on the color white also carries a symbolic weight - white is often associated with purity, innocence, and new beginnings, which could be interpreted as a desire for a fresh start or a return to a simpler time. The line "With every Christmas card I write" also suggests a sense of distance or disconnection - perhaps the singer is sending these wishes from afar, unable to be with the ones they love during the holidays. Overall, the lyrics of White Christmas capture a sense of nostalgia, yearning, and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I long for a Christmas with snow-covered landscapes and everything that was familiar to me in the past.
Just like the ones I used to know
I want everything about this Christmas to be similar to the ones I had in the past, where it was all merry and cheerful.
Where the treetops glisten
I want to see the tree lights shining a beautiful green, as they always do during Christmas time.
And children listen
I expect children to be waiting in anticipation for Santa's arrival while keeping their ears open for the sound of sleigh bells.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I long for the magical sound of sleigh bells echoing through the snow in the silent night.
With every Christmas card I write
Each time I send a Christmas card to someone, I hope they too have a snowy, jolly, and festive Christmas.
May your days be merry and bright
I hope your Christmas holidays are filled with nothing but happiness and cheerfulness.
And may all your Christmases be white
I wish that all your Christmas celebrations are filled with beautiful white snow and all the joy it brings.
Contributed by Alexander K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Reinier Slothouber
Just put it on repeat. This is so well sung and played! Awesome job :)
Mark H.
Dear Andrea, my Christmas wish to you is that you someday, somehow come to know, and feel, the love and smiles and joy that your music puts in the hearts of all of us, fans of your wonderful music, meandering around out here in the unending abyss. Thank you for the gift of your music. May you sit quietly during this coming Christmastime, and for a short while, feel the love, contentment and gratitude that comes while being surrounded by your family and dear friends. Merry Christmas, Andrea!
Counting Stones
This daft old man has tears in his eyes, Thank you for such a beautiful cover of this classic.
Sofia Grace
My favorite Christmas song ever and you just made it better! I am showing this to all of my friends!
Danilo I.A.
Her voice is awesome!
Dawood Akhtar
Beautiful rendition👍💞
Carlos Chan
Would love to hear you sing “you are my sunshine” 😍
Jonathan Gregorio Gomez
I love this song.
Gloris Young
Beautiful!
Spike Johnston
great sound