I'll Be There
David & The High Spirit Lyrics


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I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree

Oh, Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Estaré en mi casa
Esta Navidad
Tú serás la mieve y yo
El fuego de tu hogar

Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas




If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe the longing and desire to be reunited with loved ones during the holiday season, specifically on Christmas. The singer is dreaming about a place they love, even more than they usually do. However, they acknowledge that it's a long road back to this place, but they make a promise to be there.


The chorus of the song, "I'll be home for Christmas, you can count on me," emphasizes the singer's commitment to being home for the holiday. They express a hope for a traditional Christmas setting with snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree, indicating a desire for a cozy and festive atmosphere.


The lyrics also mention Christmas Eve, and how it will find the singer where the love light gleams. This line suggests that they will be surrounded by warmth and affection when they finally reach their desired destination. Even if it's only in their dreams, they express a strong desire to be home for Christmas and to experience the love and joy associated with this special time of the year.


The additional Spanish verse, "Estaré en mi casa, esta Navidad, tú serás la nieve y yo el fuego de tu hogar" (translated as "I will be in my house this Christmas, you will be the snow and I, the fire in your home"), adds a layer of sentimentality and imagery. It symbolizes the singer's yearning to be with their loved ones, with the snow representing the purity and beauty of their partner or family members, while the fire represents their own warmth and love that they bring to the homecoming.


In conclusion, these lyrics convey the deep longing and promise of a narrator to be home for Christmas, even if it's only in their dreams. They express the desire for traditional Christmas elements and the love and warmth that come with being reunited with loved ones during this special time of year. The Spanish verse further enhances the emotional connection and the imagery of being together with the ones they hold dear.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
In my imagination, I am envisioning a place that holds a special significance to me


Even more than I usually do
This place is so dear to me that my longing for it has intensified beyond my typical feelings


And although I know it's a long road back
Despite being aware that the journey to reach this place will be challenging and time-consuming


I promise you
I assure you with utmost sincerity


I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present at my beloved home to celebrate Christmas


You can count on me
You can have complete trust and reliance on my commitment


Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope that you will adorn the surroundings with snow and mistletoe


And presents on the tree
Additionally, I request for the presence of gifts beautifully placed on the Christmas tree


Oh, Christmas Eve will find me
Oh, on Christmas Eve, you will locate me


Where the love light gleams
In a place where the warm glow of affection and love brightly shines


If only in my dreams
Even if it is only a figment of my imagination or a hope that remains unfulfilled




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

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