Christmas
Cliff Richard Lyrics


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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
Just like the ones I used to know
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
And may all your Christmases be




(All your Christmases be white)
(All your Christmases be white)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "White Christmas" by Cliff Richard depict a longing for a Christmas celebration that is reminiscent of the happy times of the past. The singer describes how he is dreaming of a white Christmas, one that is just like the ones he used to know - where the treetops glisten and children listen for the sound of sleigh bells in the snow. It almost seems like the singer is yearning for a simpler time when characters like Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman were still real to him.


The second verse continues on this theme of Christmas nostalgia as the singer dreams of a white Christmas with every Christmas card he writes. He wishes the recipient of the card "merry and bright" days and for all their Christmases to be white. The repetition of these lines serve to emphasize the singer's longing for the nostalgia associated with Christmas.


Overall, the song "White Christmas" presents a longing for an idealized version of Christmas, one that is rooted in happy memories and the joy of childhood innocence. It attempts to capture this idealized version through the imagery of snow and sleigh bells, which are powerful symbols of the season.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I long for a Christmas with snow


Just like the ones I used to know
Similar to the Christmases I remember from my past


Where the treetops glisten and children listen
A winter wonderland featuring shiny trees and children paying attention


To hear sleigh bells in the snow
To hear the sound of jingling bells coming from a sleigh in the snow


With every Christmas card I write
Whenever I send a Christmas card


May your days be merry and bright
I hope you have joyful and happy days


And may all your Christmases be white
I hope you always have snowy Christmases


And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
I repeat, I hope you always have snowy Christmases


And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
Again, I hope you always have snowy Christmases


And may all your Christmases be
Continuing my wish...


(All your Christmases be white)
...for snow in all your Christmases.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@smokinjz

The child is a king, the carolers sing
The old has passed, there's a new beginning
Dreams of Santa, dreams of snow
Fingers numb, faces aglow, it's
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine
Children singing Christian rhyme
With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree
A time to rejoice in the good that we see
A time for living, a time for believing
A time for trusting, not deceiving
Love and laughter and joy ever after
Ours for the taking, just follow the master
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine
Children singing Christian rhyme
With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree
A time to rejoice in the good that we see
Silent night
Holy night
It's a time for giving, a time for getting
A time for forgiving and for forgetting
Christmas is love, Christmas is peace
A time for hating and fighting to cease
Christmas time (silent night), mistletoe and wine (Holy night)
Children singing Christian rhyme
With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree
A time to rejoice in the good that we see
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine
Children singing Christian rhyme
With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree
A time to rejoice in the good that we see
Christmas time (Christmas time), mistletoe and wine
Children singing Christian rhyme
With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree
A time to rejoice in the good that we see
Christmas time (silent night)
Mistletoe and wine (Holy night)
Children singing Christian rhyme
With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree
A time to rejoice in the good that we see



All comments from YouTube:

@rhino

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@hughw2377

Its sad they don't play this on the radio anymore

@rhino

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@mariashaw4064

One of my favorite songs of Christmas 🎄❤️

@notandnowavailableonyoutub2855

30 years ago, in an alternate universe, Kylie and Jason were No2 and Cliff was Christmas No1. A classic ode to how we want this time of year to play out....

@sylvieledoux2132

I was in London as the song was released. An unforgetable experience. Thanks for all Cliff!

@phillipsclare

Apparently i sang this to all my relatives on Christmas day when i was a little girl! I have no shame though, still love it!

@rosemarycarlyle5918

After the year he's had with trial by media I really wish cliff a peaceful Christmas. Merry Christmas and God Bless to everyone!

@5340robert

One of my fave Christmas songs ever. I find it abit disrespectful that some people sneer at this song these days.

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