Blue Christmas
Glen Campbell (Holiday) Lyrics
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I'll be so blue 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 the when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
That's when those blue memories start callin'
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
The lyrics to Glen Campbell's (Holiday)'s song Blue Christmas are about the feeling of loneliness and longing during the holiday season when someone is not able to spend it with their loved one. The song is written in a way that conveys a deep sense of sadness and melancholy. The first two lines of the song, "I'll have a Blue Christmas without you, I'll be so blue thinking about you," set the tone for the rest of the song, making it clear that the singer is experiencing loneliness and sadness because they are not able to be with the one they love during the festive season.
The next lines talk about red and green decorations which are often associated with Christmas. However, the singer says that these decorations won't have the same meaning and joy without their loved one being with them. They feel incomplete and alone during this time. The repetition of the word "blue" in the last line emphasizes the sadness and loneliness the singer is experiencing.
The mention of "blue snowflakes" and "blue memories" in the song further reinforces the sentiment of sadness and longing. The singer acknowledges that the person they miss might be having their own white Christmas, but for them, it will be blue. The overall mood of the song is that of sadness and a longing to be with the person they love during the festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a Blue Christmas without you
I'll have a melancholic Christmas without you by my side.
I'll be so blue thinking about you
My thoughts will be consumed by the deep sadness and longing I feel for you.
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The traditional Christmas colors of red and green will be present in my holiday decor.
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The festive atmosphere will not bring me the same joy and happiness without your presence beside me.
And the when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
When the delicate snowflakes of winter begin to descend, my mood will intensify to become more melancholic.
That's when those blue memories start callin'
The nostalgic memories of us together will resurface and overwhelm me.
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
You may enjoy a happy and carefree holiday season, free from the pangs of longing and sadness I am experiencing.
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Unfortunately, my Christmas will be characterized by deep sadness and regret, and I will be unable to escape these feelings no matter how much I try.
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Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay W Johnson
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