1) Clayton ar… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artists with the name Clayton.
1) Clayton are an country/acoustic band based in London, UK. Their core members are John Peppard (writer/guitar), Rick Mitra (writer/bass/backing vocals) and Lindsay Armaou (lead vocals/writer), however there are several other instrumentalists involved in the line-up, including Geoff Dunn (drums), Charles Bowyer (guitar/backing vocals) and Leon Spicer (violin).
A popular London live band, Clayton were previously known as Callaghan. The name change occurred in June 2007 following the departure of Callaghan's former singer, and the arrival of Lindsay Armaou to the band's line-up. The new name is a namesake of the road on which bass player Rick and his family live, and where the band have their 'headquarters'; writing and performing here, notably for streaming performances on virtual reality network Second Life.
The band's website is http://www.officialclayton.com.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Clayton Lyrics
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You can play 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
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 Clayton's song "I'll be home for Christmas" express a deep longing for a place and time that is warm and comforting. The singer is asking for a picturesque scene that includes snow, mistletoe, and presents on the tree, signifying a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. The thought of being home for Christmas provides an immense amount of comfort as the singer acknowledges that the reality may not match the dream.
The opening line, "I'll be home for Christmas; You can play on me," emphasizes the importance of being present and available for the holiday season. The wordplay on the phrase "play on me" could mean both the physical presence of someone to play with, but could also suggest being able to rely on the singer's presence as a constant in their family dynamics.
The following lines support this sentiment as the singer assures that they will be where love exists for them, "Christmas Eve will find me where the love-light gleams" continuing on to wish for their dreams to materialize if they are unable to physically make it home. The song concludes on a bittersweet note with the acknowledgment that dreams can sometimes be the only place to find escape and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas;
I promise to return home for the Christmas celebration.
You can play on me.
You can count on me to be there for you during the holiday season.
Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope that you experience the joy of Christmas with all its traditional symbols.
And presents on the tree.
I hope that there will be gifts waiting for me and everyone else on Christmas morning.
Christmas Eve will find me
I'll be spending Christmas Eve in a special place.
Where the love-light gleams.
This special place will be filled with the warmth and love of family and friends.
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll do whatever it takes to make it home for Christmas.
If only in my dreams.
Even if I can't be there physically, I'll still be there in spirit and in my dreams.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
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