I'll Be Home for Christmas
Jessica Simpson Lyrics


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I'm dreaming tonight
Of a place I love
Even than more than I usually do
And although I know
It's long road back
I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow
And mistletoe
And presents round the tree
Christmas eve is gonna find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have some snow
And lots of mistletoe
And presents round that tree
Christmas eve is gonna find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas




If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jessica Simpson's song "I'll be Home for Christmas" evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia for a place that is far away, but deeply loved. The song expresses the singer's desire to return to this place, even though she knows it will be a long road back. The repetition of the line "I'll be home for Christmas" reinforces the idea that the singer is determined to be reunited with the people and memories that make this place special.


The lyrics also paint a vivid picture of the ideal Christmas setting, with snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree. The reference to the "love light" that gleams on Christmas Eve adds to the warm and cozy atmosphere that the singer is yearning for. The final line, "If only in my dreams," suggests that the singer may not be able to physically make it home for Christmas, but the hope and longing for that special place will remain in her heart.


Overall, "I'll be Home for Christmas" is a sentimental and evocative song that taps into the universal emotions of love, nostalgia, and longing for home. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the melody is a classic that has been covered by many artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming tonight
Tonight I am having a strong and vivid dream


Of a place I love
This dream is centered around a special place that I hold close to my heart


Even than more than I usually do
My love for this place is amplified in this dream more than usual


And although I know
Despite being aware of something


It's long road back
It will take a significant amount of time and effort to return to this place


I promise you
I give you my word


I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present at my home for the holiday season


You can count on me
Rest assured that I will not disappoint you


Please have snow
I hope it will snow during Christmas


And mistletoe
I want there to be a mistletoe hanging in the house


And presents round the tree
I expect there to be gifts under the Christmas tree


Christmas eve is gonna find me
On Christmas Eve, I will be located in a certain place


Where the love light gleams
I will be in a place filled with warmth and love


If only in my dreams
Even if I cannot physically be there, I will still hold this place dear in my heart




Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon

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Comments from YouTube:

Jaci H

Wow. I better get busy getting out those Christmas boxes 4 my sailors! This song always makes me cry! I LOVE my sailor and the others as well! Peace & Love, Jaci

MrsDrams

love it!!!

John Hester

Way to go little brother! That was awesome! Love you!

Margaret Weeks

flawless!

Meredith Beane

that was awesome jessica and john!

Tim Miller

HAHA thats my boy britt i was there on the truman i met jessica too.. im in this video in the back ground

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