I'll Be Home For Christmas
Christmas Songs Lyrics
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I'm dreaming tonight
Of a place I like
Even more than I usually do
And though I know it's a long way back
I promise you...
[Chorus]
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The lyrics to Christmas Songs' "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a song about a person who is away from home during the Christmas season but longs to be back for the holiday celebrations. The song has a sense of nostalgia and longing, with the singer dreaming of being back in a place they love, even more so during this particular time of the year. Despite being far away from home, the singer promises to return for Christmas, although it may be only in their dreams.
The chorus of the song highlights the importance of the season's festivities, with the singer asking for snow, mistletoe, and presents on the tree. The final line of the chorus, "If only in my dreams," adds a layer of bittersweetness to the song, acknowledging the fact that the singer may not be able to fulfill their promise of being home for Christmas.
Overall, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a touching reminder of the importance of family and tradition during the holiday season, and how even if one cannot physically be present, their love and longing for home remains.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming tonight
I am having a very strong desire to be somewhere else tonight.
Of a place I like
The place I dream of is somewhere that makes me extremely happy.
Even more than I usually do
My desire for this particular place is even stronger than it normally is.
And though I know it's a long way back
Despite the distance between the place I dream of and my current location, I am still hopeful.
I promise you...
I am making a pledge to someone to return to the place I dream of.
I'll be home for Christmas
I will be at my desired location for the Christmas holiday.
You can count on me
I am making a guarantee that I will not disappoint the person I am speaking to.
Please have snow and mistletoe
I am requesting that traditional Christmas decorations be present in the desired location.
And presents on the tree
In addition to decorations, I am hoping that there will be wrapped gifts underneath the Christmas tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
On the night of Christmas Eve, I will be in the place I dream of.
Where the love light gleams
The desired location is one that is filled with warmth, happiness, and love.
I'll be home for Christmas
Once again, I will reiterate that I will be at my desired location for Christmas.
If only in my dreams
While I hope that I will physically be at this location, I acknowledge that it may only happen in my imagination.
Contributed by Kaitlyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melanirosari6286
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have some snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
@jomess7879
My dad liked this song and would randomly sing it. He went home to be with Jesus on Christmas day 2019. I guess he kept his word
@akierrah3329
Awww this both breaks and warms my heart. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. God bless 💕
@dellamysko2435
Prayers for your family this year
@cvonhessen
Merry Christmas to you & your family. Your father is happy with God in Heaven & he’ll sing with the angels 🌹
@arayaariyasombad9975
Players for you and your family
@jan0201
Merry Christmas n am sure you are going to enjoy the Christmas with the rest of the your family. Stay Safe n observe social distancing. 😷🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🍷🥂🥂🍻
@myheadisafilingcabinet
christmas songs always make me just feel better. i don’t care if it’s april or i am sobbing, play me a christmas song and i will have the biggest smile on my face
@scearpdigital4924
This guy and his music are truly a blessing to humankind.
@theseventhday3291
Hits differently when you can't go home for Christmas
@aethrics2557
Really does 😭