The Christmas Blues
Dean Martin With Dick Stabile And His Orchestra Lyrics

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I'll have a blue christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me

And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white

But I'll have a blue, blue blue blue christmas

(instrumental break)

You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue christmas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Christmas Blues" by Dean Martin with Dick Stabile and His Orchestra express the feeling of loneliness and sadness during the holiday season, caused by the absence of a loved one. The singer of the song acknowledges that the typical festive decorations, such as a Christmas tree adorned with red ornaments, only evoke painful memories of past Christmases spent with their significant other, who is no longer by their side. The chorus repeats the phrase "blue Christmas" to emphasize the mood of melancholy and longing that characterizes the lyrics. The image of blue snowflakes falling adds to the overall feeling of sadness and isolation.

The second part of the song compares the singer's situation with that of their loved one, who is assumed to be spending Christmas in a different place and under different circumstances. The line "You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white" suggests that the other person is enjoying a traditional, joyous holiday season, possibly with family or friends. Meanwhile, the singer is stuck in a state of blue, unable to fully participate in the festivities and traditions of the season due to their emotional state. The repetition of "blue, blue, blue Christmas" at the end reinforces this sentiment.

Overall, "The Christmas Blues" is a poignant and relatable song that captures the bittersweet nature of the holiday season, when feelings of joy and togetherness are often accompanied by memories of lost loved ones or unfulfilled desires.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll have a blue christmas without you
Without you, Christmas will be a sad and melancholic time for me.

I'll be so blue just thinking about you
You will be constantly on my mind, causing me to feel distressed and unhappy.

Decorations of red on a green christmas tree
Even though the Christmas tree has the traditional colors of the holiday, the absence of you will make it seem incomplete and sad.

Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
You are the missing piece that completes my happiness during the holiday season.

And when those blue snowflakes start falling
The arrival of the blue snowflakes symbolizes the beginning of memories and thoughts of you.

That's when those blue memories start calling
As the snow falls, my mind is filled with memories of you that cannot be ignored.

You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white
Although you may be enjoying your own holiday festivities, I will be experiencing a blue and unhappy Christmas without you.

But I'll have a blue, blue blue blue christmas
My Christmas will be completely colored by a sad and melancholic mood, caused by your absence.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson

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