I'll Be Home for Christmas
Gloria Estefan (Holiday) Lyrics
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Even more than I usually do
And although it's a long road back
I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please, have snow and mistletoe
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The lyrics to Gloria Estefan's "I'll Be Home For Christmas" are a poignant and emotional portrayal of longing for home and the warmth and love of the holiday season. The opening lines, "I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love, even more than I usually do" set the tone for the rest of the song as a heartfelt expression of the singer's deep affection and nostalgia for her home and family. Despite the long road that separates her from home, the singer promises to return for Christmas, reassuring her loved ones that they can count on her.
The second verse is particularly touching as the singer describes her ideal Christmas, with snow and mistletoe and presents under the tree. She longs for the warmth of love and the comfort of home, a feeling that is shared by many during the holiday season. Finally, the singer concludes with the bittersweet acknowledgment that even if she can't physically be with her family on Christmas, she will nonetheless be there in spirit, dreaming of home and the love light that gleams.
Overall, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the universal longing for home and family during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
I'm having thoughts about a place that I deeply cherish
Even more than I usually do
My love for that place has increased beyond my usual level of affection
And although it's a long road back
Although the journey to that place is lengthy
I promise you
I assure you
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll return to my beloved place for Christmas
You can count on me
You can trust and rely on me
Please, have snow and mistletoe
Kindly ensure that snow and mistletoe are present
And presents on the tree
And gifts hanging on the Christmas tree
Christmas eve will find me
I'll be located in my beloved place on Christmas Eve
Where the love light gleams
In a place where love shines brightly
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be back in my cherished place for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Even if it's only a dream, I'll visualize myself there
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BUCK RAM, KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT
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