Christmas
Death Cab for Cutie Lyrics


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The snow's coming down
I'm watching it fall
Watching the people around
Baby please come home

The church bells in town
They're ringing a song
What a happy sound
Baby please come home

They're singing deck the halls
But it's not like Christmas at all
I remember when you were here
All the fun we had last year

Pretty lights on the tree
I'm watching them shine
You should be here with me
Baby please come home
Baby please come home

They're singing deck the halls
But it's not like Christmas at all
I remember when you were here
All the fun we had last year

If there was a way
I'd hold back these tears
But it's Christmas day
Baby please come home




Baby please come home
Baby please come home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Death Cab for Cutie are a melancholic plea for a loved one to come back home during the holiday season. The song, originally written and performed by Darlene Love in 1963, has become a holiday classic and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. In this version, the singer is watching the snow outside and the festive activities happening around him, but none of it brings him any joy because his loved one is not there to share it with him. The church bells are ringing and people are singing traditional carols, but the singer can't help but feel the absence of his partner. Even the pretty lights on the tree can't make up for the emptiness he feels. In the end, he can only hope that his loved one will come back to him and make the holiday season complete.


The lyrics create a sense of longing and loneliness that is often felt during the holiday season, especially when one is separated from loved ones due to distance or other circumstances. The song touches on themes of togetherness, nostalgia, and the importance of human connection during a time of year that is often focused on material possessions and commercialization. The repetition of the phrase "Baby please come home" emphasizes the singer's desperation and the deep emotional impact of the separation.


Overall, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is a bittersweet reminder of the power of love and the importance of cherishing the people in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

The snow's coming down
It's snowing outside.


I'm watching it fall
I'm looking outside and watching the snowflakes fall from the sky.


Watching the people around
I'm observing the people outside in the falling snow.


Baby please come home
I miss someone I love and want them to come home for the holidays.


The church bells in town
I can hear the bells ringing from the nearby church.


They're ringing a song
The church bells are playing a melody.


What a happy sound
The sound of the church bells ringing is cheerful and uplifting.


They're singing deck the halls
People are singing the popular Christmas carol "Deck the Halls."


But it's not like Christmas at all
Despite the decorations, music, and cheer, the holiday doesn't feel the same without the person I miss.


I remember when you were here
I'm reminiscing about past holidays spent with the person I miss.


All the fun we had last year
I'm recalling the happy memories of the previous year's holiday season with the person I miss.


Pretty lights on the tree
There are decorative lights adorning a Christmas tree nearby.


I'm watching them shine
I'm looking at the lights glow and twinkle on the tree.


You should be here with me
I wish the person I miss could be here to enjoy the festive mood with me.


If there was a way
If it were possible,


I'd hold back these tears
I would prevent myself from crying.


But it's Christmas day
Today is Christmas, a day for celebrating with loved ones.


Baby please come home
I'm still hoping and longing for the person I miss to return for the holidays.


Baby please come home
My desire for the person I miss to come home for the holidays is repeated.


Baby please come home
Once again, I plead for the person I miss to come home for the holidays.




Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Philip Spector

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Frank


on I Will Follow You Into The Dark

This song sucks

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