Sweet December
David Lyrics
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The flowers in the valley still in bloom
The leaves are not quite turning as the summer slips away
May the north wind blow you back here soon
'Cause a picture on the nightstand and a voice on the phone
Can't fill that empty space where you belong
I'll be waiting by the window when you finally get back home
Without you here the better part of me is gone
And the nights are getting long
I'm counting down the days 'til you return
And sweet December
Sweet December
Your parting kiss an echo still wet upon my lips
It lingers like a taste of summer wine
The sweetest flavor touched with just a hint of bitterness
Like the loss and hope and longing intertwined
'Cause a picture on the nightstand and a voice on the phone
Can't fill that empty space where you belong
I'll be waiting by the window when you finally get back home
Without you here the better part of me is gone
The autumn days are holding on
And the nights are getting long
I'm counting down the days 'til you return
And sweet December
Sweet December
The nights alone are cold without you near to warm my soul
The fire is burning low and what I thought I knew I just don't know
The sunshine here is gorgeous
And the weather's feelin' right
I'm counting down the days 'til you return
And sweet December
And sweet December
Sweet December
Sweet December
David's song "Sweet December" talks about the feeling of longing for someone you love who isn't with you. The song begins with the description of the beauty of the Rockies, where the weather is warm and the flowers are still in bloom. However, even this beauty cannot fill the emptiness that the singer feels without his loved one. He misses the person's presence and feels incomplete without them. He talks about the taste of summer wine, which represents the sweet memories he has of his loved one, but also tinged with bitterness because they are not with him. The singer longs for sweet December when his loved one will be back with him, and he counts down the days till their return.
The lyrics capture the essence of long-distance relationships, where two people love each other but are separated due to various circumstances. The picture on the nightstand and voice on the phone are not enough to fill the space left by the loved one's absence. The autumn days are holding on, and the nights are getting long, which reinforces the feeling of loneliness and missing the loved one. The longing for sweet December represents the hope that the loved one will someday return and fill the emptiness in the singer's life.
"Sweet December" is a heartfelt song that captures the essence of love, loss, and hope. It represents the feelings that come with long-distance relationships, where two people are apart, but their love and bond keep them together. The lyrics are poetic and evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for someone dear to us.
Line by Line Meaning
There's sunshine in the Rockies, oh it's warm up here today
The weather is good today, the sun is shining in the Rockies
The flowers in the valley still in bloom
The flowers in the valley are still alive and looking good
The leaves are not quite turning as the summer slips away
The leaves aren't quite turning colors yet as summer ends
May the north wind blow you back here soon
I hope the wind will bring you back soon
'Cause a picture on the nightstand and a voice on the phone
Looking at your picture and talking on the phone is not the same as having you here
Can't fill that empty space where you belong
Your absence leaves a void that can't be filled
I'll be waiting by the window when you finally get back home
I'll be waiting for you by the window when you return
Without you here the better part of me is gone
I'm not complete without you here
The autumn days are holding on
Autumn is still lingering
And the nights are getting long
The nights are becoming longer as winter approaches
I'm counting down the days 'til you return
I'm patiently waiting for the day you come back
And sweet December
I'm looking forward to December, which brings you back
Your parting kiss an echo still wet upon my lips
I can still feel your kiss on my lips even though you're gone
It lingers like a taste of summer wine
The memory of your kiss lingers like the taste of sweet wine
The sweetest flavor touched with just a hint of bitterness
The sweetness of our time together is mixed with the bitterness of your absence
Like the loss and hope and longing intertwined
My emotions of loss, hope, and longing are mixed and connected
The nights alone are cold without you near to warm my soul
The nights are lonely and cold without you here to comfort me
The fire is burning low and what I thought I knew I just don't know
The fire is dying, and my previous knowledge doesn't seem certain without you here
The sunshine here is gorgeous
The sun is shining beautifully today
And the weather's feelin' right
The weather is just right today
Sweet December
December is a sweet month because it brings you back to me
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: DAVID LOVING
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