Born in Tacoma, Washington, vocalist Diane Schuur has earned respect and ga… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Tacoma, Washington, vocalist Diane Schuur has earned respect and garnered praise from such legendary musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and B.B. King. Known for her three-and-a-half octave vocal range, Schuur’s remarkable career began at age nine with her first professional gigs, including those at the local Holiday Inn. While still a student at the Washington State School for the Blind, a 16-year-old Schuur was performing original material and wowing audiences with her playful and distinctive voice. Then, Schuur made her Monterey Jazz Festival debut in 1975. The legendary Stan Getz became one of her biggest fans and an important mentor after hearing her perform at the Festival. The rest is history.

Since then, Schuur has become a legend herself. She has been nominated for five and received two GRAMMY® Awards for "Best Jazz Vocalist," as well as headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall. Schuur has toured the world and has performed with such greats as Stan Getz, B.B. King, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones. She has performed countless times on The Tonight Show, has performed at The GRAMMY’s and at the White House.

I'll Be Home for Christmas
Diane Schuur Lyrics

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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

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Diane Schuur's "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a wistful and longing expression of wanting to be home for Christmas. The singer is telling their loved ones not to worry because they will be home for Christmas. They ask for usual Christmas decorations and set up, including snow, mistletoe, presents on the tree, and the lovelight that shines on Christmas Eve. The singer then reveals that even if they can’t be there physically, they will be there in their dreams.

The song expresses the deep desire to return home, especially during the festive season. The lyrics are imbued with sentimentality and romanticism that speaks to a universal longing for the warmth and comfort of home. The song captures the melancholic feelings of not being able to be with one’s loved ones during Christmas, particularly for those who must be away from home due to work or other reasons. The lyrics of the song remind us of the importance of family and loved ones, and that even when we can't be with them physically, we can still hold them close in our thoughts and dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be home for Christmas
I promise to return home for Christmas

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

Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope the holiday season is full of traditional, festive decorations

And presents on the tree
I hope the tree is adorned with gifts for the holiday

Christmas Eve will find me
I will definitely be somewhere on Christmas Eve

Where the lovelight gleams
I will be in a warm and welcoming place with loved ones

I'll be home for Christmas
I will return home for Christmas

If only in my dreams
Even if circumstances prevent me from physically being there, I will still be with my loved ones in my thoughts and dreams

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

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