Botti is also a former radio host. His show, called "Chill with Chris Botti," focused mainly on "chill" music, which is described as "smooth jazz with a touch of cool jazz."
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Chris Botti Lyrics
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Even more than I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
And I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
Christmas Eve is gonna find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Christmas Eve is gonna find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The lyrics of the song "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Chris Botti convey a feeling of longing and nostalgia for a place the singer loves, especially during the holiday season. The song opens with the singer daydreaming about this special place, expressing that they are dreaming more intensely about it than usual. They acknowledge that the road back to home is long, indicating that distance may be separating them from their loved ones. However, the singer promises that they will be home for Christmas.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's commitment and reliability, assuring their loved ones that they can count on them to be home for Christmas. They express a desire for the traditional holiday elements such as snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree, symbolizing the warmth and joy of the season.
The second verse repeats the idea that on Christmas Eve, the singer will be rejoined with their loved ones in a place where love shines brightly. It reinforces the promise of being home for Christmas, even if it can only be in the realm of dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I am dreaming tonight of a place I love
In my thoughts and imagination, I am longing for a beloved place.
Even more than I usually do
I am yearning for this place with an intensity greater than my usual longing.
And although I know it's a long road back
Despite being aware that the journey to return to this place is arduous and lengthy.
And I promise you
I assure you with certainty.
I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present and with my family on Christmas Day.
You can count on me
You can rely on me without any doubt or hesitation.
Please have snow and mistletoe
I sincerely wish for you to experience the presence of snow and the romantic ambiance created by mistletoe.
And presents under the tree
May there be beautifully wrapped gifts waiting under the Christmas tree for you.
Christmas Eve is gonna find me
On the night of Christmas Eve, I will be located.
Where the love light gleams
In a place where a warm and affectionate atmosphere is radiating.
I'll be home for Christmas
I will be in the embrace of my home and my loved ones during Christmas.
If only in my dreams
Even if the reality is that I can only be home in my imagination.
Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
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