Driving Home For Christmas
Eddy Wilson And Friends Lyrics
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Oh, what a Christmas to have the blues
My baby's gone and I have no friends
To wish me greetings once again
Choirs will be singing Silent Night
Ooh, Christmas carols by candlelight
Please come home for Christmas, come home for Christmas
Friends and relations send salutations
As sure as the stars shine above
It's Christmas time, my dear, oh, it's that time of year
To be with the one you love
Won't you please tell me, you'll never more roam?
Christmas and New Year's will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
And I'll be happy, happy once again
Friends and relations send salutations
As sure as the stars shine above
It's Christmas time my dear, it's that time of year
To be with the one you love
So won't you tell me, you'll never never never more roam?
Christmas and New Year's will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
And I'll be happy, happy once again
No grief or pain and I'll be happy once again
The song "Driving Home for Christmas" by Chris Rea that was covered by Eddy Wilson and Friends features a heart-tugging narrative of Christmas loneliness and yearning for loved ones who are far away during the holiday season. The first stanza sets an emotional tone for the remainder of the song as the singer expresses that despite the festive traditions such as bells ringing and cheerful carols, the holiday feels bittersweet as they are missing someone special who has left them feeling blue. They lament the fact that they do not have anyone close enough to share the warmth and joy of Christmas with.
The chorus of the song then acts as a plea, with the singer begging for their loved one to "come home for Christmas" and if not then, to make it by New Year's night. The singer is aware of the fact that Christmas is a time for being with your loved ones, and they hope their plea will be successful in making their loved one realize that they are sorely missed. The second stanza brings the song to a hopeful note, as the singer talks about how friends and family have reached out to send their warm wishes, but acknowledges that nothing compares to having the one you love by your side during this special time of the year.
Overall, this song embodies the ache of longing and loneliness that can come with the holiday season, despite all the cheer in the air. It tells a relatable story of the desire to be with loved ones during this time of the year, and the sadness that comes with their absence.
Line by Line Meaning
Bells will be ringing, the glad, glad news
The sound of bells will mark the holiday season, bringing the good news of Christmas.
Oh, what a Christmas to have the blues
It's unfortunate to have the blues during this festive time of year.
My baby's gone and I have no friends
My significant other is no longer with me and I feel lonely without any close companions.
To wish me greetings once again
I miss having someone to greet me on this special occasion, like they used to.
Choirs will be singing Silent Night
Groups of singers will perform the classic Christmas song 'Silent Night'.
Ooh, Christmas carols by candlelight
The celebration will involve traditional Christmas songs sung by candlelight.
Please come home for Christmas, come home for Christmas
I am pleading for someone to return home to me during the holidays.
If not for Christmas, by New Year's night
My hope is that even if they can't make it for Christmas, they will at least be back for New Year's Eve.
Friends and relations send salutations
Greetings are being sent from friends and family members to express their goodwill during the season.
As sure as the stars shine above
This is a certain and trustworthy tradition, as reliable as the shining stars in the sky.
It's Christmas time, my dear, oh, it's that time of year
Christmas has arrived once again, reminding us that it's the most wonderful time of the year.
To be with the one you love
It's important to be with the person you love during this special time of year.
Won't you please tell me, you'll never more roam?
I am asking someone to make a promise that they won't leave me again in the future.
Christmas and New Year's will find you home
I am hopeful that they will be home for both Christmas and New Year's Eve.
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
Once they return, I believe there will be no more negative emotions such as grief and pain.
And I'll be happy, happy once again
Their return will greatly increase my happiness once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Mose Brown, Gene Redd
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