White Christmas
Christmas Hits Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
"May your days be merry and bright
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
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
May all your Christmases
May all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas with you
The iconic song "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin is an ode to the nostalgia of traditional, snowy Christmases. The first verse conveys the singer's yearning for a Christmas that resembles those of their past, where the trees were coated in snow and children were enchanted by the sound of sleigh bells. The second verse continues the theme of longing by noting that the singer wishes to impart this same idyllic Christmas onto their friends and loved ones, by wishing them "merry and bright" days and “white Christmases." The final repetition of the chorus drives home the point that regardless of whether the singer is dreaming or not, they will always aspire to a white Christmas, especially if they are spending it with someone special.
Some interpretations of the song suggest that it's not solely about the snow, but rather a sentimental nod to Berlin's Jewish heritage, where he yearns for a universal sense of belonging and religious harmony. Regardless, the song has become synonymous with the holiday season, and not just in America where it was written, but all over the world. It's been covered by countless musicians, and has become one of the best-selling songs of all time. In conclusion, "White Christmas" is a timeless classic that captures the feeling of hope and remembrance that many people associate with the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I'm yearning for a Christmas with snow and the traditional atmosphere of previous Christmases.
Just like the ones I used to know
I hope for a Christmas that resembles the Christmases I enjoyed in the past.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
I long for a picturesque Christmas scene with snow-covered trees and children waiting for the sound of sleigh bells.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I want to experience the joy of hearing the ringing bell of a horse-drawn sleigh in the snow.
With every Christmas card I write
In every Christmas card I send and receive, I can only hope and dream of a white Christmas.
"May your days be merry and bright
My wish for you is that your holiday season is filled with happiness and joy.
And may all your Christmases be white"
I hope that every Christmas you experience is as joyful and full of the traditional atmosphere as those in the past, with the added touch of snow.
May all your Christmases
May every Christmas you enjoy be the best it can be.
May all your Christmases be white
I hope every Christmas you experience is filled with snow and all the traditional aspects that make it the most wonderful time of the year.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas with you
I hope to experience this perfect, traditional Christmas with you, the one I love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@akhmad6154
Ooh, doop doop, doop doo doop
Ooh, doop doop, doop doo doop
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where those treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow
Then I, I, I am dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
I, I, I am dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I, I, I am dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle bells all the way, ooh
@millenniumf1138
Home Alone ensured that this is the "real" version of this song in my mind.
@budz306
It was also heard in The Santa Clause where Scott burns the turkey
@motomotorola760
💯 agree 👍
@zachzach8349
I looked for this too lol
@linda9081
Best version ever
@speedracer175
@@zachzach8349 me too buddy. It's not online.
@raisedonrhythm596
The Drifters did not have to go this hard on the track but they did it for us!
@danielnavarrete6786
They did that
@lyndahammond8883
They sure did!
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@jackwilliams5474
Can you explain what this means? Genuinely curious. Happy New Year!