Driving Home for Christmas
Chris Rea (Holiday) Lyrics
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Oh, I can't wait to see those faces
I'm driving home for Christmas, yea
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 home for Christmas
It's gonna take some time
But I'll get there
Top to toe in tailbacks
Oh, I got red lights on the run
But soon there'll be a freeway yeah
Get my feet on holy ground
So I sing for you
Though you can't hear me
When I get trough
And feel you near me
Driving in my car
I'm 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, yea
Get my feet on holy ground
So I sing for you
Though you can't hear me
When I get trough
Oh and feel you near me
Driving in my car
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
He driving home, driving home
Driving home for Christmas
Driving home for Christmas
The song "Driving Home for Christmas" by Chris Rea is a beloved classic that captures the excitement and anticipation of heading home to see loved ones during the holiday season. The lyrics describe the journey of driving home, with the singer singing to pass the time and expressing his eagerness to see the familiar faces that await him. The traffic and red lights along the way only serve to heighten his excitement, as he knows that his destination is one of happiness and joy.
The repetition of the phrase "driving home for Christmas" throughout the song emphasizes the central theme of the song, which is the joy and excitement of going home for the holidays. The singer's reflections on the memories that he has with his loved ones and his excitement to make new memories only serve to make the listener feel more connected to the emotions of the song. The chorus is particularly uplifting, with the singer singing about finally getting his "feet on holy ground" and feeling his loved ones close to him.
Overall, "Driving Home for Christmas" captures the joy, anticipation, and excitement of heading home for the holidays. The repetition of the central theme throughout the song, coupled with the singer's reflections on his loved ones and memories, makes it a particularly heartfelt and relatable holiday classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving home for Christmas
I'm on my way back to be with friends and family over the holiday season
Oh, I can't wait to see those faces
I'm incredibly excited to see the people I care about
I'm driving home for Christmas, yea
I'm heading home for the holidays and nothing could make me happier
Well I'm moving down that line
I'm driving on the road to my destination
And it's been so long
It's been a while since I've been able to see everyone I love and I've missed them a lot
But I will be there
No matter what challenges I face on the way, I will make it to where I need to be
I sing this song
The song I'm singing is helping me pass the time and lift my spirits
To pass the time away
I'm singing this song to help make the journey feel shorter
Driving in my car
I'm driving on my own in my car
It's gonna take some time
The journey is going to take a while
But I'll get there
I know I will eventually arrive at my destination
Top to toe in tailbacks
The traffic is backed up for miles and it's bumper to bumper
Oh, I got red lights on the run
I'm going through stoplights even though they're red to try and get there faster
But soon there'll be a freeway yeah
Eventually I'll hit an open stretch of road and be able to speed up
Get my feet on holy ground
When I finally reach my destination it will feel sacred and special to me
So I sing for you
This song is a message to those I love
Though you can't hear me
Even though they can't actually hear me singing this song
When I get trough
Once I've made it through the journey
And feel you near me
I'll finally be reunited with the people I care about
With a thousand memories
There are so many great memories associated with this time of year and coming home brings all of these back to me
I take look at the driver next to me
I glance over at the driver in the car next to me
He's just the same
We're both in a hurry to get home for the holidays
He driving home, driving home
He's also heading home for Christmas
Driving home for Christmas
The whole point of the journey is to get where I need to be for the holidays
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Anton Rea
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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