You Are
D. Parton Lyrics


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When I think about what Christmas means
The celebrations and the scenes
Things that I hold dear and true

I mostly think of you
You, you, you, you're my
You, you, you, you're my
You, you, you, you're my
You, you, you, you are my Christmas (mmhmm)

You, you are my Christmas, my reason for the season every year
Oh you, you are my present, my future and my past
A love that's sure to last
The gift that keeps on giving joy and cheer
Oh, you, you, you, you're my
You, you, you, you're my
You, you, you, you're my
You, you, you, you are my Christmas (oh oh)

I thank God above
For sending me your love
It's heavenly and I feel warm and safe
Just knowing that you care
That you'll always be there
To stand by me with promises you've made

You, you are my Christmas, my reason for the season every year
Oh, you, you are my present, my future and my past
A love that's sure to last
The gift that keeps on giving joy and cheer
Oh, you're my Christmas (my, my, my, my, my)
You are my Christmas (my, my, my, my, my)
Oh, oh, you're my Christmas (my, my, my, my, my)

All wrapped up in love and lights
My heart a'glow, my eyes as bright
As ornaments and lights upon the tree
Ribbons of emotions flow
Lovin' package with a bow
A note that says I'm yours eternally

Oh, you, you, you, you're my (my, my, my, my)
You, you, you, you're my (my, my, my, my)
You, you, you, you are my Christmas (my, my, my, my)
You are my Christmas, my reason for the season every year
You, you are my present, my future and my past
A love that's sure to last
The greatest gift of all, sacred and dear

You know you, you are my Christmas
My reason for the season every year
And you, you are my present, my future and my past
A love that's sure to last
The greatest gift of all, sacred and dear
Oh, you, you, you, you (your my)
You, you, you, you (your my)
You, you, you, you (your my)
You, you, you, you (your my)
You, you, you, you (Christmas)
You, you, you, you (Christmas)
You, you, you, you (your my)
You, you, you (Christmas)

You're the heart and soul of me
I don't need gifts or Christmas trees
You are all I'll ever need
(You are my Christmas) My Christmas
The sweetest gift I've ever known
Love the precious love you've shown




Blessed to know that you're my own
You are my Christmas

Overall Meaning

In Dolly Parton's song "You Are," she contemplates what Christmas means to her and realizes that it is mostly about the person she loves. The person she is singing to is her Christmas, her reason for the season every year. They are her present, future, and past, a love that is sure to last, the gift that keeps giving joy and cheer. She thanks God above for the love she has been given, which she describes as heavenly and makes her feel warm and safe. She feels blessed to know that this person will always stand by her with promises they have made.


The lyrics paint a beautiful picture of how much this person means to Dolly Parton. She compares their love to ornaments and lights on a Christmas tree, a loving package with a bow, and ribbons of emotions that flow. This person is the heart and soul of her, and she does not need gifts or Christmas trees. They are all she will ever need. Their love is the sweetest gift she has ever known, and she feels blessed to know they are hers eternally.


Overall, the song is a heartfelt tribute to true love and the meaning of Christmas. It reminds us that the people we love are the most important gifts we can receive and that their love can light up our lives during the holidays and all throughout the year.


Line by Line Meaning

When I think about what Christmas means
Reflecting on the true essence of Christmas


The celebrations and the scenes
The festive decorations and traditions surrounding Christmas


Things that I hold dear and true
The values and people that are important to me


I mostly think of you
You are the main thing on my mind


You, you, you, you're my
Emphasizing the importance of you in my life


You are my Christmas (mmhmm)
You are what Christmas means to me


You, you are my Christmas, my reason for the season every year
You give meaning and purpose to my Christmas celebrations each year


Oh you, you are my present, my future and my past
You represent my entire life, past, present, and future


A love that's sure to last
Our love is enduring and everlasting


The gift that keeps on giving joy and cheer
Your presence in my life brightens each day


I thank God above
Expressing gratitude for you in my life


For sending me your love
Feeling blessed to have your love in my life


It's heavenly and I feel warm and safe
Your love makes me feel secure and loved


Just knowing that you care
Feeling reassured by your love and care


That you'll always be there
Believing in the constancy of your presence in my life


To stand by me with promises you've made
Knowing that you are true to your word and will be there for me


All wrapped up in love and lights
Surrounded by your love and the festive decorations of Christmas


My heart a'glow, my eyes as bright
Feeling overwhelmed with joy and love


As ornaments and lights upon the tree
Comparing the brightness of my emotions to the lights and decorations on a Christmas tree


Ribbons of emotions flow
Feeling emotions strongly and abundantly


Lovin' package with a bow
Your love is wrapped up in my heart like a gift


A note that says I'm yours eternally
Our love is forever and unending


You're the heart and soul of me
You are the center of my being


I don't need gifts or Christmas trees
Your love is more than enough for me


You are all I'll ever need
Your love is sufficient for me


The sweetest gift I've ever known
Your love is the most precious gift I have ever received


Love the precious love you've shown
Grateful for the love you have given me


Blessed to know that you're my own
Feeling fortunate to be with you


You are my Christmas
You are the epitome of what Christmas means to me




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON

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Comments from YouTube:

@nkyguy

how can anyone not love this song, the lyrics are beautiful, and with dolly parton singing these words is just breath taking, what a true artist, thank you dolly for bringing to the world your great gift,

@dyahayundah

This is the only love song that always makes me goosebumps.
The lyrics are so perfect.
And Dolly made this much more perfect

@delaeyfamily

Dolly parton mengenang LAGU CINTA oleh DOLY PARTON ingat masa lampau yang indah 80an sungguh mengharukan

@edoneledon8954

keren banget suara dan lirik lagunya, Dolly the golden voice..

@cherrylips2002

This song reminds me of how much I love myself.

It builds my self esteem.

I love me just as I am

@wombakabondo5493

I listen to this song almost every other day... I look forward to singing this song to that special someone ❀️😍

@pauloche9346

Powerful lyrics. Worth immortalising for every generation of lovebirds and angrybirds.

@Z06Ronald

Unbelievable and very touching, how Dolly managed to collect and compose these words into such a beautiful song ...

@jinslo1813

I used to request this song to be played on radio back then. When I was a middle school student. Hm... time flies

@zinnieboy9919

I love Dolly. Big fan for life. Love this song, too. She is my all time favorite.

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