I'll Be Around
Harbor and Home Lyrics
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You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve'll find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The lyrics of Harbor and Home's song "I'll Be Around" reflect the yearning for a special time of year with loved ones. The song is a cover version of the classic Christmas tune by Bing Crosby, and it's sung with raw emotion that conveys a sense of longing to return to a place called home. The lyrics are straightforward, but they can be interpreted in different ways.
The first few lines of the song paint a picture of a traditional Christmas with snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree. The singer sings with conviction that he will be home for Christmas, no matter what. The line "if only in my dreams" carries an emotional resonance that suggests that the singer may not make it home physically but he will be there in spirit. Still, he remains optimistic and reminds his loved ones to plan for his arrival.
The second verse is a repetition of the first, but with a different tone. The line "Where the love light gleams" is a metaphor for the warmth and love that can be found in a family gathering. The singer is aware that he may not be physically present, but he is aware that his loved ones will be there to celebrate with a shared sense of love and togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I will make sure to return to my hometown for Christmas
You can plan on me
You can rely on me to be there with you for Christmas
Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope you have a lovely, snowy Christmas with all the traditional decorations
And presents on the tree
I hope you have lots of presents under the Christmas tree to open on Christmas day
Christmas Eve will find me
I will definitely be there on Christmas Eve
Where the love light gleams
I will be with my loved ones, enjoying the warmth and happiness of the holiday season
If only in my dreams
Even if I am not physically able to be there, I will be thinking of you and dreaming of being with you for Christmas
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Walter Kent
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@bekahlynn1993
You guys are seriously one of my favorite bands. Vocals are awesome!
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@SmokinAces_81
Thanks for the lyrics! Great video H&H.
@melaniejoy812
What a fun video! Awesome job guys. I miss you Kaleb!
@thomaszopfi344
I saw you guys at peirced yesterday and it was honestly love at first song
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@jasminedancer4618
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