Driving Home for Christmas
Bright Star of Christmas Lyrics

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I'm driving home for Christmas
Oh, I can't wait to see those faces
I'm driving home for Christmas, yeah
Well I'm moving down that line,

And it's been so long
But I will be there
I sing this song

To pass the time away
Driving in my car
Driving home for Christmas.

It's gonna take some time
But I'll get there
Top to toe in tailbacks
Oh, I got red lights all around
But soon there'll be a freeway
Get my feet on holy ground.

So I sing for you
Though you can't hear me
When I get through
Oh and feel you near me
Driving in my car
I am driving home for Christmas.
Driving home for Christmas
With a thousand memories.
I take look at the driver next to me
He's just the same
Just the same.

Top to toe in tailbacks
Oh, I got red lights all around.
I'm driving home for Christmas, yeah
Get my feet on holy ground

So I sing for you
Though you can't hear me
When I get through
Oh and feel you near me
Driving in my car
Driving home for Christmas
Driving home for Christmas
With a thousand memories.

I take a look at the driver next to me

He's just the same
He's driving home, driving home.

Overall Meaning

The song "Driving Home for Christmas" by Bright Star is a classic Christmas song about long-awaited reunions with loved ones during the holiday season. The lyrics express the excitement of the singer who is driving home for Christmas, eager to see the familiar faces of family and friends that he has missed for so long. Throughout the song, the singer is stuck in a traffic jam, but he still remains positive, describing the journey home as a time to reflect on memories and sing to pass the time away.

As he sings for his loved ones, the singer acknowledges that they may not be able to hear him, but he still feels their presence as he drives. He sees other drivers around him, similarly stuck in holiday traffic, and they are all united by the shared experience of driving home for Christmas. Ultimately, the singer is driven by his desire to be with his loved ones, and he knows that the journey is worth the time and effort it takes to get there.

The song's themes are straightforward and relatable, making it a popular song to play during the holiday season. It captures the sense of anticipation and nostalgia that many people feel during Christmas, and the simple, catchy melody and sing-along lyrics add to its charm.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm driving home for Christmas
I can't wait to get back home for Christmas

Oh, I can't wait to see those faces
I'm excited to see my loved ones again

Well I'm moving down that line
I'm making my way home

And it's been so long
It's been a while since I've been home

But I will be there
I'll make it home no matter what

I sing this song
To keep myself entertained during the long drive

To pass the time away
Because the journey seems to be taking forever

Driving in my car
I'm behind the wheel, making my way home

It's gonna take some time
The journey is going to be long

But I'll get there
I'm determined to reach home for Christmas

Top to toe in tailbacks
Traffic is crawling along