By Christmas Eve
John Legend Lyrics

I'm a thousand miles away, it's not snowing in LA
Despite being physically far away from you, the absence of snow in Los Angeles, I am reaching out to apologize and express my heartfelt feelings.

But I'm phoning just to say, I'm sorry
My purpose for calling you is to convey my sincere apologies and remorse.

All the flights have been delayed, I've got nowhere to stay
Due to flight delays, I find myself without accommodation, facing uncertainty and nowhere to go.

But if I can find my way, I'll hurry
Nevertheless, if I manage to navigate through the obstacles, I will strive to reach you as quickly as possible.

Just hang up the Christmas lights, and I'll do the rest tonight
Please take care of decorating the Christmas lights, and I will handle the remaining tasks for the evening.

Just tell the kids I'm coming, I swear that I'll be running
Inform our children that I am on my way, ensuring them that I will make a swift and determined effort to join them.

And under the Christmas tree, together yet we will be
Once reunited, we will share the joy of being together beneath the Christmas tree as a family.

I promise
I solemnly vow and pledge my commitment to fulfill my promises.

I'm gonna walk, if I have to run
I am willing to travel by foot, even if it requires running, to reach you.

I'll stand on the highway and stop someone
To overcome any obstacles in my path, I will bravely position myself on the highway and stop someone for assistance.

I'll cross the deserts and oceans, a river that's frozen
I will not let daunting challenges hinder my determination, as I will traverse expansive deserts and oceans, even crossing a frozen river if necessary.

I'll follow the stars just to find where you are
Requiring relentless determination, I will track the stars and follow their guidance to locate your whereabouts.

You can count on me
Rest assured, you can rely and depend on me.

Make a wish, close your eyes, and believe
Encouraging you to make a wish, close your eyes, and maintain unwavering belief in our reunion.

I'll be home, home, home, home, home by Christmas Eve
My ultimate goal is to arrive safely and be with you, at our home, on Christmas Eve.

And I know it's all on you, keep it together like you're glue
I acknowledge that you bear a significant responsibility in maintaining stability and holding everything together, just like the strength of glue.

And everything you do, I notice
Be aware that I genuinely observe and appreciate every action you take.

So I'll bring presents, I'll bring wine
To express my love and thoughtfulness, I will bring gifts and wine as gestures of affection.

A mistletoe for you and I
I intend to bring a mistletoe, symbolizing our love, to share a romantic moment together.

And I'll be there just in time to show it
By arriving promptly, I will be able to demonstrate my love and affection to you without delay.

Whoa, I'll find my way back to California
I assure you that I will seek and discover the path leading me back to California.

I'll follow the map, yeah, to somewhere warmer
Guided by a map, I will navigate my way to a warmer destination, veering away from the cold.

I'll carry my bags just until I can hold you again
Enduring the burden of carrying my luggage, I do so with the anticipation of being able to embrace you once more.