Christmas
Jonathan Jackson Lyrics


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(Christmas)
The snow's coming down
(Christmas)
I'm watching it fall
(Christmas)
Lots of people around
(Christmas)
Baby please come home

(Christmas)
The church bells in town
(Christmas)
They're ringing a song
(Christmas)
What a happy sound
(Christmas)
Baby please come home

They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all
I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year

Pretty lights on the tree
I'm watching them shine
You should be here with me
Baby please come home
Baby please come home
Baby please come home

They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all
I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year

(Christmas)
Oh if there was a way
(Christmas)
I'd hold back these tears
(Christmas)
But it's Christmas day
(Christmas)
Baby please come home





(Baby please come home)
Baby please come home

Overall Meaning

Jonathan Jackson's song "Christmas" is a nostalgic and bittersweet lyric poem about the holiday season. The opening four lines are presented as an appeal for a lost love to come home. Snow and people are all around, but the singer is yearning for their partner who is absent. The next four lines introduce the sound of church bells ringing, which signals the start of the holidays. The scene is presented as a happy one with a sense of community, but the singer cannot enjoy it without their loved one.


The chorus repeats the plea for the beloved to come home, as the singer laments that despite the festive atmosphere, it does not feel like Christmas at all without them. They remember the joy they shared in previous years, particularly admiring the pretty lights on the tree that shine without their partner. The second verse reinforces the idea that the holidays are not the same without their loved one. The sentiment is heightened by the singer wishing they could hold back their tears on this special day. However, the song ends on a fittingly optimistic note with a renewed plea for them to come home.


Line by Line Meaning

The snow's coming down
It's snowing heavily outside


I'm watching it fall
I'm observing the mesmerizing snowfall


Lots of people around
The streets are bustling with people


Baby please come home
I long for my loved one to be here with me


The church bells in town
The church bells are ringing


They're ringing a song
The bells are creating a melodic sound


What a happy sound
The sound of the bells is joyful


They're singing "Deck The Halls"
People are singing the popular Christmas song


But it's not like Christmas at all
Despite the festivities, it doesn't feel like Christmas without my loved one


I remember when you were here
I recall the memories of celebrating Christmas with my loved one


And all the fun we had last year
I reminisce about the enjoyable moments I spent with my loved one last Christmas


Pretty lights on the tree
The Christmas tree is adorned with attractive lights


I'm watching them shine
I'm admiring the glow of the lights


You should be here with me
I wish my loved one was here to enjoy these moments with me


Oh if there was a way
If there was a possibility


I'd hold back these tears
I would stop myself from crying


But it's Christmas day
It's a special day, and I can't help but feel emotional


Baby please come home
I plead for my loved one to come back


Baby please come home
I plead for my loved one to come back


Baby please come home
I plead for my loved one to come back




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Phil Spector

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Comments from YouTube:

@RippledStarr

*swoons* oh, man...JJ. Gawh, he was my first favorite daytime actor. :') & this just made me melt from his handsomeness. Lovely editing!

@ashleycramni

awww eeeeee!!! amazing <3333 Jess is going to freaking love this!!! :)

@butterfly7704

Awesome!

@sprucky

I FORGOT TO TELL I GOT PERMISSION THIS EVENING FROM JESS TO SEE HER XMAS PRESENT FROM YOU APRIL

@wishuponadream91

@RippledStarr Oh gosh honey, thank you so much! <3

@sprucky

GREAT VIDEO APRIL

@wishuponadream91

@ashleycramni :D thanks twinsie <33

@wishuponadream91

@butterfly7704 Thanks!

@wishuponadream91

@sprucky Thanks!

@wishuponadream91

@julietkim99 LOL! thanks hon <3

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