I'll Be Home For Christmas
David T. Clydesdale 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

The lyrics of David T. Clydesdale's song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" paint a picture of the deep longing and desire to be home during the Christmas season. The song begins with the singer dreaming of a place they love even more than usual and acknowledging that although it's a long road back, they promise to be home for Christmas. The singer reassures their loved ones that they can count on their return, asking for snow and mistletoe, and presents under the tree.

The second verse expresses the singer's certainty that they will be home for Christmas, even if only in their dreams. They will be wherever the love light gleams on Christmas Eve, symbolizing the warmth and comfort of being surrounded by loved ones. The Spanish lyrics roughly translate to "I will be in my home this Christmas, you will be the snow, and I'll be the fire of your home." Once again, emphasizing the warmth and comfort of being with loved ones on Christmas.

Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" capture the heartwarming emotion of wanting to be home for the holidays and the love and joy that comes with being surrounded by family and friends. The longing and anticipation captured in the lyrics serve as a reminder of the true spirit of Christmas, the importance of home, and the comfort and love that we all crave during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
I am asleep, yet imagining a place I adore

Even more than I usually do
More than any other time, I am imagining that place

And although I know it's a long road back
Although I am aware of the journey's length to get there

I promise you
I assure you that I am coming home

I'll be home for Christmas
I will be at home on Christmas

You can count on me
You can rely on me to be there

Please have snow and mistletoe
I expect there to be snow and mistletoe

And presents on the tree
And I am hoping to see gifts on the tree

Oh, Christmas Eve will find me
On Christmas eve, I will be located

Where the love light gleams
Where the light of love shines brightly

If only in my dreams
Even if it's only in my fantasies or thoughts