I'll Be Home for Christmas
Jann Arden (Holiday) 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
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams
Oh oh ah I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The lyrics of Jann Arden's "I'll Be Home For Christmas" embodies the longing to be reunited with loved ones during the holiday season. The singer is dreaming about a familiar place that they love even more than usual at this time of the year. The distance may be great and the road may be long, but nonetheless, they solemnly promise to make it back home for Christmas. This yearning for a place comes across as a powerful aspiration for the singer, as they express the possibility of being home only in their dreams, but at the same time, they hold onto the promise of being home for Christmas with an unwavering determination.
The singer's appeal for a snowy, merry Christmas is seen in their request for snowflakes and mistletoe in the house, with presents under the tree. The image of a warm house filled with love and the "love light" gleaming on Christmas Eve is an idealistic Christmas setting that is not only coveted by the singer but for many people during the holiday season. The hope that the singer holds onto is reassuring, even in the face of loneliness or the possibility of shattered expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming tonight
I am having visions in my sleep
Of a place I love
I am fantasizing about a location that holds a special place in my heart
Even more than I usually do
My attachment to this place has intensified, beyond my usual feelings of affection
And although I know
Despite being aware
It's a long road back
Returning to this place involves a lengthy journey
I promise you
I vow to you
I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present at my home for the holidays
You can plan on me
You can rely on me to show up
Please have snow and mistletoe
Kindly arrange for snowfall and Christmas decorations such as mistletoe
And presents by the tree
And place gifts under the Christmas tree
Christmas Eve will find me
I will be present at home on the evening of Christmas Eve
Where the love light gleams
In the place where affection and warmth emanate
If only in my dreams
Even if my presence is limited to my imagination
Oh oh ah I'll be home for Christmas
Oh, I will be present at my home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Even if it is purely a figment of my imagination
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BUCK RAM, KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT
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