Tennessee Christmas
B.J. Thomas Lyrics


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Come on weatherman,
Give us a forecast snowy white.
Can't you hear the prayers
Of every childlike heart tonight?
Rockies are calling,
Denver snow falling,
Somebody said it's four feet deep.
But it doesn't matter,
Give me the laughter;
I'm gonna choose to keep

Another tender Tennessee Christmas,
The only Christmas for me.
Where the love circles around us,
Like the gift around our tree.
Well I know there's more snow
Up in Colorado
Than my roof will ever see,
But a tender Tennessee Christmas
Is the only Christmas for me.

Every now and then,
I got a wanderin' urge to see
Maybe California,
Maybe tinsel town's for me.
There's a parade there;
We'd have it made there;
Bring home a tan for New Year's Eve.
Sure sounds exciting,
Awfully inviting,
Still I think I'm gonna keep

Another tender Tennessee Christmas,
The only Christmas for me.
Where the love circles around us,
Like the gift around our tree.
Well they say in L.A.,
It's a warm holiday;
It's the only place to be.
But a tender Tennessee Christmas
Is the only Christmas for me.

(Ooh, yeah, yeah.)
(Oh, you know I wanna be home.)
(Ooh-ooh.)

Well I know there's more snow
Up in Colorado
Than my roof will ever see,
But a tender Tennessee Christmas
Is the only Christmas for me.





A tender Tennessee Christmas
Is the only Christmas for me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Tennessee Christmas" by B.J. Thomas captures the nostalgic feeling of spending Christmas in Tennessee, with its simple and cozy celebrations that are full of love and warmth. The opening lyrics beg the weatherman to give a forecast of snowy white conditions, implying that the song is set during a time when a white Christmas was the norm. The singer wishes for the prayers of every childlike heart to be answered, highlighting the magical and innocent spirit of Christmas.


The first verse goes on to describe the snowy conditions in Denver and the Rockies, but the singer seems unfazed by this because what really matters to them is the happiness and laughter that comes with Christmas. The chorus then repeats the sentiment that Tennessee is the only place to celebrate Christmas, where love is abundant and encircles the family like a gift around a tree.


Later in the song, the singer briefly contemplates the idea of spending Christmas in California, where the holiday is supposedly warm and exciting. However, they ultimately decide that they would rather be in Tennessee, where the familiar traditions and warm atmosphere create the perfect setting for a special Christmas.


Overall, "Tennessee Christmas" is a heartwarming song that celebrates the love and joy that comes with spending the holiday season with loved ones. It paints a picture of a simpler time when the magic of Christmas was not overshadowed by extravagance, and the emphasis was on the simple pleasures of family, love, and laughter.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on weatherman, Give us a forecast snowy white.
The singer is asking the weatherman for a white snowy forecast.


Can't you hear the prayers Of every childlike heart tonight?
The singer believes that every child is praying for a white snowy weather this Christmas.


Rockies are calling, Denver snow falling, Somebody said it's four feet deep.
The singer is acknowledging that in Rocky Mountains the snow is four feet deep and it's falling in Denver.


But it doesn't matter, Give me the laughter; I'm gonna choose to keep
The artist is saying that despite the snowy weather, he only cares about laughter and good times with loved ones.


Another tender Tennessee Christmas, The only Christmas for me.
The artist is saying that Christmas in Tennessee is the only one that is meaningful to him.


Where the love circles around us, Like the gift around our tree.
The singer describes the family gathering at Christmas and how love circulates in the air like the Christmas gift around the tree.


Well I know there's more snow Up in Colorado Than my roof will ever see,
The singer acknowledges that there is more snow in Colorado than he can ever experience at his home in Tennessee.


But a tender Tennessee Christmas Is the only Christmas for me.
The artist says that despite the snow in Colorado, Christmas in Tennessee is still the only meaningful Christmas for him.


Every now and then, I got a wanderin' urge to see Maybe California, Maybe tinsel town's for me.
The artist admits to having an urge to visit California, possibly Hollywood.


There's a parade there; We'd have it made there; Bring home a tan for New Year's Eve.
The artist talks about the possibility of attending a parade in California, having a great time and coming home with a tan for New Year's Eve.


Sure sounds exciting, Awfully inviting, Still I think I'm gonna keep
The singer acknowledges that California sounds inviting, but he still decides to stick with his beloved Tennessee Christmas.


Well they say in L.A., It's a warm holiday; It's the only place to be.
The artist references rumors that Christmas in Los Angeles is warm and that it's the only place to be.


But a tender Tennessee Christmas Is the only Christmas for me.
The singer is emphasizing that even though California may be warm and inviting, Christmas in Tennessee is still the only Christmas that matters to him.


(Ooh, yeah, yeah.) (Oh, you know I wanna be home.) (Ooh-ooh.)
These lines serve as a musically expressive interjection and emphasize the singer's desire to be home for his beloved Tennessee Christmas.


A tender Tennessee Christmas Is the only Christmas for me.
The singer reiterates that Christmas in Tennessee is the only Christmas that is special to him.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Amy Grant, Gary Chapman

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