Jim Brickman (born November 20, 1961) is an American composer and pianist. … Read Full Bio ↴Jim Brickman (born November 20, 1961) is an American composer and pianist. Brickman is known for his solo piano compositions, which are classified as new age music.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Music taking courses in composition and performance, while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college.

Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his piano compositions and love songs, he has also created arrangements of other songs. Several of his albums feature arrangements of children's music; he has produced two Christmas-themed albums The Gift (1997) and Peace (2003); and his 2005 album Grace concentrates on arrangements of well-known Christian music.

Jim Brickman has also starred in the now-on-DVD PBS specials "My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman", "Love Songs & Lullabies" and "The Disney Songbook." In 2006, he sponsored his first Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines which has become an annual event.

Coming Home for Christmas
Jim Brickman Lyrics

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When I think of snow I think of Christmas
When I think of you I think of home
And I know all these miles that come between us
For a while will melt away

If I could make this plane go any faster
I'd be standing right outside your door
I can close my eyes and see that sweet look of surprise

There on your face, it's worth the wait

Hang the mistletoe by the fire's glow, put the angel on the tree
Light a candle in the window just for me
I'll bring you all my heart and soul, my love, my hugs and kisses
I'm coming home, I'm coming home for Christmas

Everywhere I go it makes me miss you
'Cause everywhere I look, it's red and green
Everybody celebrating, oh it makes me wait and slowdown the day
I'm on my way

Hang the mistletoe by the fire's glow, put the angel on the tree
Light a candle in the window just for me
I'll bring you all my heart and soul, my love, my hugs and kisses
I'm coming home, I'm coming home for Christmas

Wanna hear all about all the things you're doing
And make up for lost time
Tell you what I've been through, laugh like we always do
God, I've been missing you

Hang the mistletoe by the fire's glow, put the angel on the tree
Light a candle in the window just for me

I'll bring you all my heart and soul, my love, my hugs and kisses
I'm coming home, you won't be alone, I'm coming home for Christmas

Overall Meaning

"Coming Home for Christmas" by Jim Brickman is a romantic and emotional song that expresses the desire to be home for Christmas with someone special. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery of the holiday season, invoking nostalgia and longing for those familiar traditions that make Christmas feel like home. The song conveys the message that even though distance may separate loved ones, the warmth and joy of the season can bring people closer together.

The first verse highlights how the thought of snow brings to mind Christmas, and the thought of someone special brings to mind home. This emphasizes the connection between Christmas and the sense of belonging that comes with being home with loved ones. The second verse is filled with anticipation and excitement as the singer imagines reaching their loved one's doorstep. The bridge emphasizes the importance of family and love during the holiday season, and the chorus repeats the singer's determination to make it home for Christmas and share their love with their special someone.

Line by Line Meaning

When I think of snow I think of Christmas
Snow reminds me of Christmas

When I think of you I think of home
I associate you with the idea of home

And I know all these miles that come between us For a while will melt away
Even though we are separated by distance now, the distance will not matter once we are together again for Christmas

If I could make this plane go any faster I'd be standing right outside your door I can close my eyes and see that sweet look of surprise There on your face, it's worth the wait
I really want to be with you, and I am excited to see the look of surprise on your face when I arrive, even though I have to wait a bit longer

Hang the mistletoe by the fire's glow, put the angel on the tree Light a candle in the window just for me I'll bring you all my heart and soul, my love, my hugs and kisses I'm coming home, I'm coming home for Christmas
I want you to prepare the house for Christmas, and I will bring my love and affection when I arrive

Everywhere I go it makes me miss you 'Cause everywhere I look, it's red and green Everybody celebrating, oh it makes me wait and slowdown the day I'm on my way
Seeing Christmas decorations and celebrations everywhere makes me miss you more, but it also motivates me to come home faster

Wanna hear all about all the things you're doing And make up for lost time Tell you what I've been through, laugh like we always do God, I've been missing you
I want to catch up on what we've missed while we were apart, laugh together, and enjoy our time together

I'm coming home, you won't be alone, I'm coming home for Christmas
I will be home for Christmas, and you will not be alone

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: JAMES MERRILL BRICKMAN

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