Christmas In Rehab
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics
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And out in California, the sunshine's falling down
And, maybe down in Memphis, Graceland's all in lights
And in Atlanta, Georgia, there's peace on earth tonight
[Chorus]
Christmas in Dixie, it's snowin' in the pines
Merry Christmas from Dixie, to everyone tonight
It's windy in Chicago. The kids are out of school
There's magic in Motown. The city's on the move
In Jackson, Mississippi, to Charlotte, Caroline
And all across the nation, it's the peaceful Christmas time
[Chorus]
And from Fort Payne, Alabama
God bless why'all...We love ya...Happy New Year...Good night
Merry Christmas...Merry Christmas tonight
The song "Christmas In Rehab" by Cledus T. Judd tells the story of a man who is spending his Christmas in a rehabilitation center. The lyrics depict the contrast between different parts of the United States during the holiday season. In New York, it's snowy and cold, while in California, it's sunny and warm. Similarly, in Memphis, Graceland is brightly lit up for a festive feel, and in Atlanta, there's peace on earth. The chorus of the song celebrates the joy of Christmas in the South, where it's snowing in the pines and everyone is wishing each other a merry Christmas from Dixie.
The second verse talks about the magic of Christmas across the country. The kids are out of school in Chicago, and the city's on the move in Motown. Jackson, Mississippi, and Charlotte, Caroline, are both experiencing a peaceful Christmas time. The song ends with Cledus sending his love to everyone from Fort Payne, Alabama. He wishes them a happy new year, and a good night, while also expressing his love and wishing them a merry Christmas tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
By now in New York City, there's snow on the ground
It's the Christmas season in New York City because snow has already fallen on the ground.
And out in California, the sunshine's falling down
Despite it being the Christmas season, California still has its usual sunshine weather.
And, maybe down in Memphis, Graceland's all in lights
Memphis is likely in the festive mood with Graceland lit up in Christmas lights.
And in Atlanta, Georgia, there's peace on earth tonight
Atlanta, Georgia is experiencing a peaceful Christmas night.
[Chorus] Christmas in Dixie, it's snowin' in the pines Merry Christmas from Dixie, to everyone tonight
The overall theme of the song is the celebration of Christmas in the southern states of the United States, where it's snowing in the pines and everyone is wished a merry Christmas in Dixie.
It's windy in Chicago. The kids are out of school
Chicago is having a windy Christmas day, and the kids don't have to go to school.
There's magic in Motown. The city's on the move
Motown is experiencing the magic of Christmas, and the city's spirit is alive and thriving.
In Jackson, Mississippi, to Charlotte, Caroline
From Jackson, Mississippi, to Charlotte, Caroline, Christmas is being celebrated.
And all across the nation, it's the peaceful Christmas time
Despite the differences in location and climate, the whole nation is enjoying a peaceful Christmas time.
[Chorus] Merry Christmas...Merry Christmas tonight God bless why'all...We love ya...Happy New Year...Good night
The song ends with a cheerful Christmas greeting to everyone, wishing them a happy new year and good night, with blessings and love from Fort Payne, Alabama.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JEFF COOK, MARK HERNDON, RANDY OWEN, TEDDY GENTRY
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