I'll Be Home for Christmas
Fred Mollin Lyrics
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Of a place I love
Even more than I usually do.
And although I know
It's a long road back
I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas.
So please have snow and mistletoe
And presents for the tree.
Christmas Eve will find you
(Will find you)
Where the love-light gleams.
(Love-light gleams)
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams.
(Only in my dreams)
If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams
(Christmas) (Christmas)
You can count on me, on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents for the tree
I'll be, I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be, If only in my dreams
(Only in my dreams)
I'll be, I'll be home for christmas
(I'll be if only in my dreams)
I'll be, If only in my dreams
(Only in my dreams)
No I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
(Only in my dreams)
(Only in my dreams)
If only in my dreams
If Only in my dreeams
The song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that portrays the sentimentality of the holiday season. The opening lines of the song, "I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love, even more than I usually do" immediately set the tone of the song, evoking a feeling of nostalgia for home. The road home is long, but the singer promises to be there for Christmas. The line "If only in my dreams" reminds the listener that sometimes it is not possible to physically make it home for the holidays, but the love and warmth of the season can still be felt.
The second verse of the song asks for snow and mistletoe and presents for the tree, setting the scene for a perfect Christmas. The reference to the "love-light gleams" is a beautiful image of love and hope at Christmas time, a reminder of the feeling of togetherness that is often associated with the season. The repetition of "If only in my dreams" at the end of the song reinforces the yearning for home, while also acknowledging that some circumstances may prevent a physical reunion.
Overall, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" captures the essence of Christmas through its nostalgic lyrics and beautiful melody. It is a song that speaks to the heart, reminding us of the importance of home and family during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming tonight
In my mind, I am imagining a place that is very dear to me.
Of a place I love
This is a place that I hold very near and dear to my heart.
Even more than I usually do.
I am thinking about this place more fondly than I usually do in my everyday thoughts.
And although I know
Even though I am aware of a fact,
It's a long road back
It will take a considerable amount of time and effort to return to this place.
I promise you
I give my word to you that I will make it back to this place.
You can count on me.
Rest assured that you can rely on me to keep my promise.
So please have snow and mistletoe
I hope that this place is filled with the festive cheer of snow and the tradition of mistletoe.
And presents for the tree.
I hope that there will be gifts placed under a decorated Christmas tree.
Christmas Eve will find you
When Christmas Eve arrives, I hope you will be in a place where
(Will find you)
Where the love-light gleams.
there is an unmistakable feeling and atmosphere of love and warmth around you.
I'll be home for Christmas
I will certainly return to my beloved place for Christmas.
If only in my dreams.
If I cannot make it back in reality, I will keep this place in my dreams as a symbol of hope and longing.
No I'll be home for Christmas
I will not just be thinking of this place or dreaming about it, I will actually be there for Christmas.
(Christmas)
(Christmas)
I'll be, I'll be home for Christmas
I will definitely be there, present and accounted for, for Christmas.
I'll be, If only in my dreams
But if I cannot physically be there myself, I will still hold this place in my heart and mind as a cherished holiday memory.
(Only in my dreams)
If only in my dreams
As long as I keep this place in my dreams, it will always be a part of me and my memories of Christmas.
If Only in my dreeams
Even if I cannot be there in person, this place will always hold a special place in my heart and mind.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BUCK RAM, KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT
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