Clay Walker (born August 19, 1969) was born and raised on a farm in Beaumont, TX, the hometown of George Jones. Walker fell in love with country music at an early age, when his father gave him a guitar when he was only nine years old. After he graduated from high school, Walker pursued a musical career full-time, playing concerts across the South, the Midwest, and Canada. For over three years, he toured and went to school, taking courses about the music business. During this time, he acted as his own manager. Eventually, he became the house singer at the Neon Armadillo bar in Beaumont. While performing at the club, producer James Stroud heard Walker and offered to work with the singer. Stroud helped Walker secure a contract with Giant Records, and the pair began working on the vocalist's debut album.
"What's It to You" became a number one hit upon its release in August of 1993, with "Live Until I Die" following it into the pole position later that same year. Both singles were featured on his debut album, Clay Walker, which was released in the fall of 1993. "Where Do I Fit in the Picture," the third single from the album, became a number 11 hit in early 1994. "White Palace" was a flop, failing to crack the Top 40, but "Dreaming With My Eyes Open" became his third number one hit in the summer of 1994, helping make his debut record a platinum album. If I Could Make a Living was not quite as successful as his debut, yet it still yielded the number one title track. Hypnotize the Moon, Walker's third album, appeared in the fall of 1995, preceded by the number two single "Who Needs You Baby." He followed with Self Portrait in 1996 and Rumor Has It in 1997. A Greatest Hits collection appeared in 1998 and a new album, Live, Laugh, Love, was released in 1999. Say No More followed two years later.
Blue Christmas
Clay Walker Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when the blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
The song "Blue Christmas" by Clay Walker is a song about feeling the blues during the holiday season, specifically due to missing someone special. The lyrics are poignant and speak to the feeling of loneliness and sadness that can come with the holidays. The singer of the song is lamenting that without their loved one, Christmas will not be the same. The decorations and festivities that surround the holiday are made dull and lifeless without the presence of the person they miss.
The mention of "blue snowflakes" is a beautiful metaphor for how memories of past Christmases with the special person begin to seep in and make the singer feel even bluer. The contrast between their "blue Christmas" and the "white Christmas" that the person they miss will have is heart-wrenching. It is clear that this person is still deeply in love and pining for the other.
Overall, "Blue Christmas" is a beautiful song that captures the melancholy of the holiday season for those who are missing someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I will feel sad during the holiday season because you are not here with me
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
My thoughts will be consumed with sadness and longing for you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The festive decorations do not bring me the same joy without you by my side
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The holiday season lacks the same meaning and happiness without you here with me
And when the blue snowflakes start falling
As the snow falls, it reminds me of the emotional turmoil and sadness of this time without you
That's when those blue memories start calling
The memories of you and the holidays come rushing back, causing me to feel even more sad
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
You may have a happy holiday season without me, but I will not be so lucky
But I'll have a blue Christmas
My holiday season will be filled with sadness and longing without you here with me
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
You may have a happy holiday season without me, but I will not be so lucky
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
My holiday season will be even more overwhelmingly sad without you, as I continue to think of you and miss you deeply
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson
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