I Don't Intend To Spend Christmas Without You
Claudine Longet Lyrics


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I DON'T INTEND TO SPEND CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU

Words and Music by Margo Guryan




You went away
You told me
You weren't coming back
You told me
But now it's cold, and Christmas is coming, too
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you

We had a fight
What of it
You weren't even right
What of it
I'm all alone, and Christmas is coming, too
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you

You ought to know
When you're alone
It's a lonely time to live through
How do you expect anyone to have any fun without anyone to give to

I want you back
You know it
You only wanted me to show it
Well here I am, and Christmas is coming, too
And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you







© 1967 (renewed) DARTMOOR MUSIC
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Overall Meaning

The song "I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You" by Claudine Longet expresses the desire to have a loved one back during Christmas time. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and loneliness during the holiday season. In the first verse, it is revealed that the person being sung to has gone away and said they weren't coming back. However, with Christmas approaching and the cold weather setting in, the singer doesn't want to spend the holiday season without their loved one.


The second verse reveals that they had a fight that caused the separation, and the singer acknowledges that their loved one was in the wrong. Despite this, the singer still feels the loneliness of not having their partner around for the holidays. The bridge gives warning to the absent partner that being alone during Christmas intensifies feelings of loneliness and that it is difficult to have fun without someone to share it with.


The final verse reveals that the singer wants their partner back and that they knew it all along. The song ends with a hopeful sentiment about being reunited with their loved one before Christmas arrives. The song expresses raw emotions of love and loss, and the desire to be reunited with a significant other during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

You went away
You left me


You told me
You informed me


You weren't coming back
You were not going to return


You told me
You informed me


But now it's cold, and Christmas is coming, too
Although it's cold and Christmas is approaching


And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
I have no intention of spending Christmas alone


We had a fight
We had an argument


What of it
What does it matter


You weren't even right
You were incorrect


What of it
What does it matter


I'm all alone, and Christmas is coming, too
I am lonely, and Christmas is approaching


And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
I have no intention of spending Christmas alone


You ought to know
You should be aware


When you're alone
Being solitary


It's a lonely time to live through
A sad period to live through


How do you expect anyone to have any fun without anyone to give to
How can anyone have enjoyment when they have nobody to share with


I want you back
I desire you to return


You know it
You are aware of it


You only wanted me to show it
You only wanted me to express it openly


Well here I am, and Christmas is coming, too
Here I am, and Christmas is approaching


And I don't intend to spend Christmas without you
I have no intention of spending Christmas alone




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DARVILLE MUSIC
Written by: MARGO GURYAN

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