Christmas
Darlene Love 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, 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

The sun is shining, the grass is green
The orange and palm trees sway
There's never been such a day in old L.A.
But it's December the 24th
And I am longing to be up north
So I can have my very own white Christmas

Oh yeah

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, yeah
Be white

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Darlene Love's song "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" talks about her reminiscing about her past memories of the holiday season, where everything was pure, serene, and white. The tranquil ambiance makes her dream of the perfect holiday, which takes her back to the days of her youth. The treetops are covered in snow, and the kids await the sound of sleigh bells in the snow. This verse has a nostalgic vibe that reminds the listeners of the reason behind the significant holiday season.


The second verse takes a different approach to the holiday season in Los Angeles as Darlene Love sings about the beauty of the day, despite the typical atmosphere, of grass, and palm trees. On the twenty-fourth of December, the classic holiday songstress longs to be back in the winter wonderland of her youth, where she can experience the peacefulness of an actual White Christmas. This reminder of the different landscapes makes you appreciate the little things, unique to each climate.


Overall, Darlene Love's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is a song about nostalgia and the longing for the holiday season to remain as pure and simple as it was in the past, reminding us of the real meaning behind the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I wish for a typical festive season with snow shining bright.


Just like the ones I used to know
In my memories, Christmases had snow, which I miss now.


Where the treetops glisten
The trees sparkle due to the snow, and it's a beautiful sight.


And children listen
Kids love to hear the sound of bells chiming during Christmas.


To hear sleigh bells in the snow, snow
Children like to hear the sound of reindeer bells in the snow, which fills them with joy.


With every Christmas card I write
I hope my greetings bring joy and cheer to every person I send them to.


May your days be merry and bright
I wish for everyone's Christmas days to be joyful and full of brightness.


And may all your Christmases be white
I hope that everyone's Christmas is filled with snow.


The sun is shining, the grass is green
Los Angeles is having a warm and sunny day during Christmas.


The orange and palm trees sway
The fruit and palm trees of LA are moving due to a breeze.


There's never been such a day in whole L.A.
It's unusual to have such a Christmas day in Los Angeles.


But it's December the twenty-fourth
It's the day before Christmas!


And I am longing to be up north
I miss being in a colder climate during Christmas time.


So I can have my very own white Christmas
I want to have Christmas with snow by my side.


Oh yeah
I'm excited at the thought of having a snowy Christmas.


Be white
May it snow and may everyone have a white Christmas.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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Comments from YouTube:

@RealMark999

The one and only true queen of Christmas is and will always be Darlene Love. There is nobody that will ever convince me otherwise...

@Mdalby89

Thank you

@roschellelecomte3109

Yes indeed! Darlene Love is the Queen of Christmas

@ronniewelch440

I love me some Darlene Love. One of the most prolific voices of the 20th century. Her recordings are timeless and effortless. A voice for the ages , thank you!

@lauraf3700

This is the best Christmas song ever! Original as sung by Darlene Love only. Just beautiful. Merry Christmas everyone!

@irish9boy

After nearly 60 years still the best Christmas song sung by that incredible voice.

@gaylejohnson4663

You are so right! Watched her on Letterman, religiously Then 'The View'!!! She will always be the ONLY ONE to sing it for us! Merry Christmas 🎅!

@jacobyearout9654

It's in the best movie of all time, in my personal opinion

@eac1235

I gave a thumbs up!! However I say this is number 2. Number 1 All alone on Christmas.

@ThomasMercado-rj9oz

You're right about that.

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