David Foster was part of the group Skylark whose song "Wildflower" was a huge hit in 1972. He has worked with Clay Aiken, Josh Groban, Katharine McPhee, Céline Dion, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, The Corrs, George Harrison, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Filippa Giordano, Laura Pausini, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Luis Miguel, Chicago, Fred Norris, Richard Marx, Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, Vanessa Williams, Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John, Andrea Bocelli, Deborah Blando, Myriam Hernandez, Lara Fabian, Dolly Parton, Julio Iglesias, Gordon Lightfoot, Madonna, All-4-One, Al Jarreau, Yes, Peter Cetera and many others.
He composed the score for the film St. Elmo's Fire, which produced two hits, including the instrumental love theme. The other song, the #1 "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)", recorded by John Parr, is better known in Canada for its original inspiration, the Canadian wheelchair activist hero, Rick Hansen, who was attempting a (ultimately successful) trek around the world in his chair for his cause.
David Foster is also the name of a South African singer-songwriter who released the album "Flat to Round" in 2003.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
David Foster Lyrics
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You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the lovelight gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
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 lovelight gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The lyrics to David Foster's song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" speak to the desire to be home for the holidays, surrounded by loved ones and traditional holiday decorations like snow, mistletoe, and presents on the tree. The singer promises that despite being away at Christmas, they will find their way home, even if it's only in their dreams. The image of the "lovelight gleaming" conjures up feelings of warmth and comfort that are associated with family gatherings during the holiday season.
The melancholy tone of the lyrics suggests that the singer is experiencing some loneliness or longing for home, which is a common feeling for people who are unable to travel and be with their families during the holidays. It's a reminder that the joy of Christmas is not just about the presents and the decorations, but also about the connections we have with the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present at home to celebrate Christmas with you.
You can plan on me
You can count on me to be there for you during Christmas celebrations.
Please have snow and mistletoe
Kindly decorate the home with snow and mistletoe to create a Christmas vibe.
And presents on the tree
It would be delightful to have presents wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree for all to open.
Christmas Eve will find me
On Christmas Eve, I will be in a good place with great company.
Where the lovelight gleams
I will be in a place where love is present, and where everything is joyful and bright.
If only in my dreams
If for some reason, it's not possible to be present physically, I will dream of home and the festivities that come with Christmas.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
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