Everything began in 1996 in a small basement in Toronto where Chris,
wit… Read Full Bio ↴Everything began in 1996 in a small basement in Toronto where Chris,
with his love for 80's pop, punk rock and bad TV talk shows formed
JERRY AND THE FINAL THOUGHTS, together with Andy and Rob.
They released a 6-song demo tape and with over a hundred live shows
in the Canadian club scene, they quickly earned themselves
the reputation of an excellent live band

In the next years they played with bands like No Use For A Name, Avail, Sick Of It All, Turbo AC's and Anti Flag in Canada and in the States.
In 1998 they contributed 2 songs to the "east coast punk" compilation that was released on Anti Flag's label A.F. records.

In 2000 Chris moved back to Switzerland and the band broke up.
But for Chris JERRY always stayed in the back of his head.
The band took a little break until one hot summer night
during a Chixdiggit show at a small club in Switzerland
when all of a sudden everything came back,
and he realized:
JERRY has to get back together again.
With Claudine and Stony he found the perfect people for his quest.
And after the first one two three four …
together in the rehearsal space they all agreed….

JERRY IS BACK ...

Holiday
Jerry and the Final Thoughts Lyrics

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Oh, there's no place like
home for the holidays,
'Cause no matter how far away you roam
When you pine for the sunshine
Of a friendly face
For the holidays, you can't beat
Home, sweet home

I met a man who lives in Tennessee
And he was headin' for Pennsylvania
And some home made pumpkin pie
From Pennsylvania folks a travelin' down
To Dixie's sunny shore
From Atlantic to Pacific, gee
The traffic is terrific

Oh there's no place like home
For the holidays, 'cause no matter
How far away you roam
If you want
To be happy in a million ways

For the holidays, you can't beat
Home, sweet home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Home for the Holidays" speak to the nostalgia and love many of us feel for going back to our childhood homes during the holidays. The first verse highlights the fact that no matter how far we roam, we long for the warmth and familiarity of our loved ones and our hometowns. It speaks to the power of home and how it anchors and grounds us, providing stability and comfort during times of stress and uncertainty. The second verse recounts a story of a man traveling from Tennessee to Pennsylvania to partake in some homemade pumpkin pie. This verse highlights the fact that even in this modern age of technology and convenience, there is still something special about the traditions and customs of home. The final chorus reiterates the message that there really is no place like home, and that being with loved ones during the holiday season is truly the best way to be happy.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays,
There is no better place than home during the holiday season.

'Cause no matter how far away you roam
Even if you travel far away, you'll still miss being at home.

When you pine for the sunshine
When you long for the warmth and comfort of home.

Of a friendly face
Of someone who cares about you and makes you feel welcome.

For the holidays, you can't beat Home, sweet home
Home is the best place to be during the holiday season.

I met a man who lives in Tennessee
I encountered an individual who resides in Tennessee.

And he was headin' for Pennsylvania
He was on his way to Pennsylvania.

And some home made pumpkin pie
He was bringing some homemade pumpkin pie with him.

From Pennsylvania folks a travelin' down
People from Pennsylvania are traveling to other places.

To Dixie's sunny shore
They are going to the sunny shore of Dixie.

From Atlantic to Pacific, gee
From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, the journey is intense.