I'll Be Home For Christmas
Harry Connick Jr 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 If only in my dreams
The song "I'll be home for Christmas" by Harry Connick Jr. is a classic holiday tune that captures the sentiment of longing to be reunited with loved ones during the holiday season. The opening line "I'll be home for Christmas" sets the tone for the song, as the singer reassures his loved ones that he will be there for the holiday. He asks them to plan on him being there, with the hope of snow, mistletoe and presents under the tree.
The second verse describes the nostalgia felt by the singer as he thinks about celebrating Christmas with his loved ones. He imagines himself in a warm and cozy setting on Christmas eve, surrounded by the love of those he misses. He longs to be home for Christmas, even if it's only in his dreams.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of warmth and love that is central to the holiday season. It reminds us of the importance of family and the joy that comes from being together to celebrate Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I will physically be present at my home on Christmas day.
You can plan on me
You can count on me to be there and fulfill any plans we make for Christmas.
Please have snow and mistletoe
I request that there be snow and mistletoe present to enhance the Christmas atmosphere.
And presents on the tree
I hope that there will be gifts underneath the Christmas tree waiting for me to open.
Christmas eve will find me
On Christmas eve, I will be located at a specific place.
Where the love-light gleams
That place will be where love is present and shining brightly.
I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
Even if I am unable to physically be present for Christmas, I will always cherish and dream of being home during this special time of year.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BUCK RAM, KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT
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