Good to Be Home
Connick Harry Jr. Lyrics

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I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan 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 If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

Connick Harry Jr.'s song "Good to be Home" is a nostalgic and sentimental Christmas song that captures the longing and desire to be with loved ones during the festive season. The song begins with a promise to return home for Christmas, assuring the listener that they can count on their presence during the holidays. The lyrics paint a picturesque scene of a cozy Christmas atmosphere, complete with snow and mistletoe, and presents under the tree. The song's melody is catchy and uplifting, providing a sense of joy and anticipation for the holiday season.

As the song progresses, the singer describes how they will be spending their Christmas eve, surrounded by the warmth and love of their family and friends. The love-light gleaming in their eyes reflects the love and affection shared among the people gathered on this special day. The final refrain of the song conveys that even if they can't be there physically, the singer will always be home for Christmas, if only in their dreams. The song leaves an emotional impact and strikes a chord with anyone who has ever been separated from loved ones during the holidays.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be home for Christmas
I will return to my home to celebrate Christmas with my family and loved ones.

You can plan on me
You can count on me to keep my promise and show up for Christmas.

Please have snow and mistletoe
It would be lovely if there was snow and mistletoe present in my home during Christmas.

And presents on the tree
I hope there are beautifully wrapped gifts under the Christmas tree for me and my family.

Christmas eve will find me
On the night of Christmas Eve, I will be present and accounted for.

Where the love-light gleams
I will be spending Christmas Eve in a place where there is love, warmth and light.

I'll be home for Christmas
Once again, I will stress on the fact that I will be returning home to spend Christmas with my loved ones.

If only in my dreams
If for some reason, I am unable to make it home, I will at least be thinking about my loved ones and being home for Christmas in my dreams.

Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon

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