I'll Be Home for Christmas
Earl Singers Brown 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
Earl Singers Brown's "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for home during the holiday season. As the title suggests, the song is about a person who is away from home during Christmas time but hopes to return and be with loved ones. The first verse sets the tone for the song and promises that the singer will return home for Christmas. The second verse mentions the atmosphere of Christmas with snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree. The final lines of each verse "Christmas Eve will find me, where the lovelight gleams" are particularly poignant, emphasizing the longing for love and warmth during the holiday season. However, the last line "if only in my dreams" suggests that the singer may not be able to fulfill their Christmas wish.
The song's lyrics were written by Kim Gannon and the melody was composed by Walter Kent. It was first recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby during World War II, and it quickly became a hit with soldiers overseas who longed to be home for Christmas. The song has since been covered by numerous artists and has become a staple of Christmas songs. It is a reminder of the importance of family and home during the holiday season, and the enduring hope that one day, we can all be together again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I promise to return to my home to celebrate Christmas with my loved ones
You can plan on me
You can rely on me to keep my promise and be home for Christmas
Please have snow and mistletoe
As part of the Christmas decorations, I hope to see snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
I hope there will be Christmas gifts underneath the Christmas tree
Christmas Eve will find me
On Christmas Eve, I will be in a specific location
Where the lovelight gleams
I will be in a cozy and warm place with a lovely atmosphere
I'll be home for Christmas
I reiterate my promise to be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If I can't physically make it home, I will still be there in spirit, dreaming and thinking of my loved ones
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Walter Kent
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cuzimhappy
Yes, I'm back for 2021. And no, I still haven't found a better performance than this! I'm sad they aren't performing together anymore, but this will always be one of my top 3 favs from them!
Donita Brown
They aren't a group anymore? Have they all gone solo?
Demetrius A. Greene
Aw, I love this song! Sad to hear that, but they did give us some beautiful music!
raulmihalyi
I agree !
raulmihalyi
@Donita Brown Unfortunately not. Only Gary went solo, don't know about the other two. We remain with the music. This performance is a blast
Donita Brown
@raulmihalyi Yes, I agree. I absolutely LOVE this one. It's in my top 5 of A cappella songs/performances. Sad they aren't together anymore.
Paula Hollister
Most amazing Xmas song ever. The harmony is incredible.
Kelsey Chapman
This is my favorite version of any Christmas song ever! So captivating the way their voices blend. Beautiful!
Bluem Angrup
These guys add so much more meaning to this song than it has. Why are they so underrated??
Kecia Mc Kie
Love this track. Their voices blend so beautifully. Well done Rascal Flatts 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉