Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb January 9, 1951) is an American countr… Read Full Bio ↴Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb January 9, 1951) is an American country music singer, and is the sister of legendary country singer Loretta Lynn and distant cousin of singer Patty Loveless. In the late 70s and 80s, she had great pop crossover success with "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue", "Talking In Your Sleep" and "Half the Way". She is also famous for her nearly floor-length long hair and was voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world in 1983.

While Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, her musical sound is very different from Lynn's. Gayle's career began as country music moved towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1970s, as exemplified by such performers as Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell. Gayle's music reflects the modern Nashville sound.

I'll Be Home For Christmas
Crystal Gayle 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

Won't you please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree for me, for me

Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams

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

Overall Meaning

In Crystal Gayle's version of the holiday classic, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," she sings about her desire to be home for the holidays. She promises that her loved ones can count on her presence, but acknowledges that it may only be in her dreams. The song carries a bittersweet tone, as it speaks to the longing many feel during the holiday season for those they may be unable to be with.

Gayle urges the listener to have snow and mistletoe, to fully embrace and enjoy the festive spirit of the season. She longs for the feeling of being surrounded by family and friends, being able to enjoy the warmth and joy of the holiday season with those closest to her. The line "where the love light gleams" speaks to the warmth and happiness of being with loved ones during the holidays.

Overall, Crystal Gayle's rendition of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a beautiful and emotional take on a classic holiday tune. It touches on the importance of family, the longing for connection during the holiday season, and the power of love and togetherness.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be home for Christmas
I will make the effort to be with my loved ones at home for Christmas

You can plan on me
You can count on me to be there

Please have snow and mistletoe
It would be nice if there were snow and mistletoe decorations to make the holiday more special

And presents on the tree
I look forward to seeing the tree decorated with presents for everyone to enjoy

Christmas eve will find me
On Christmas Eve, I will be in the place where I feel the most love and warmth

Where the love light gleams
Surrounded by the joy and love of family and friends

If only in my dreams
Even if I cannot physically be there, I will still hold my family in my heart and thoughts

Won't you please have snow and mistletoe
It would really mean a lot to me if you had snow and mistletoe decorations to create an extra special holiday ambiance

And presents under the tree for me, for me
I am excited to see the presents that everyone has put together for each other, and I cannot wait to see what people got for me

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

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