Blue Christmas
Elvis Presley & Jim Reeves Lyrics
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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
(Ooh-ahh-ooh)
(Ooh, ahh-ooh)
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
The lyrics of Elvis Presley and Jim Reeves' song Blue Christmas talk about the sadness and loneliness of spending Christmas without a loved one. The singer is feeling blue and depressed, deeply missing the person they are addressing. The decorations and festivities of Christmas don't bring the same joy and happiness in the absence of the person they love. The mention of red decorations on a green Christmas tree is a depiction of the typical Christmas decoration colors, but for the singer, these colors hold no meaning without the person they are missing.
The song describes the power of memories, especially during the holiday season. As the blue snowflakes fall, it evokes memories of the person and past Christmases spent together. Although the person being addressed may be doing fine with their "Christmas of white", the singer will still have a blue Christmas, full of memories and sorrow. The repetition of the word "blue" in the last line emphasizes the depth of sadness and the strong emotions that come with the absence of a loved one during the holiday season.
Overall, the lyrics of Blue Christmas highlight the melancholy and hardships that come with the holiday season, particularly when it is spent without the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have, I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll feel miserable during the holidays because you won't be there with me
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
I'll be sad and melancholic because of the memories of you that come to my mind during Christmas
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Traditional Christmas decorations of red and green won't bring me joy and happiness if you're not around
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The holidays won't feel the same without you by my side
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
When it starts snowing, my mood turns sad, and I start missing you more
That's when those blue memories start calling
Memories of our time together start coming back to me, making me feel lonely and sad
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
You'll have a happy Christmas despite my absence
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
But I'll be feeling miserable and sad during the holidays without you
Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay W Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Natalie Gold
I love his perfect rendition of this lovely Xmas song - best version I've heard.....
Dub Mantra
My mum loves his whole Christmas album. Amazing voice this man has 😊 makes Christmas all christmassy 😉😆
Agnes Stephen
Super Dub Man please daddy don’t get drunk this Christmas
Gloria edits bias jk
It feels like without Jim reeves songs Christmas is incomplete
Harry S. Anchan
R.I.P., Gentleman Jim. You'll never be forgotten.
steelmanK
Regarding your comment "Gentleman Jim, RIP...You'll never be forgotten" You state it perfectly. Thanks!
Gary Bryson
Great Christmas song has always been a favorite of mine. Jim Reeves is the best singer I've ever heard. Loved his voice since I first heard him back in the 60's.
Shirley Aloysius
This is my first Christmas without my beloved mother
She used to love this Christmas song from Jim Reeves
I missed her so much
RIP dearest mommy
Sangap Htg
Amazing voice, I like very much songs of Jim Reeves
Marsha Molden
I had just lost my only grandchild when I heard this song again, but in a new light. Almost brought me to my knees. SIDS is beyond cruel, forever 83 days old. 😢