December
Kay Starr & Billy Butterfield Lyrics
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I get a yearning for a Christmas I know, with holly and snow
The kind we used to have back home a long time ago
December, brings back a scene that I remember
So cheerful and bright, and all the world a wonderland (all covered with white)
Children sound asleep on Christmas Eve
They're dreaming dreams of make believe
You can bet tomorrow, they'll be thrilled
When they awake to find their stockings filled
December
These are the things that I remember
And, so no matter what my fortune may be, or where I may roam
In December, I'll be going home
You'll find the children sound asleep on Christmas Eve
They're dreaming dreams of make believe
You can bet tomorrow, they'll be thrilled
When they awake to find their stockings filled
December
These are the things that I remember
And, so no matter what my fortune may be, or where I may roam
In December, I'll be going home
In December, (December) I'll be going home
In December, I'll be going home
The song "December" by Kay Starr and Billy Butterfield evokes the nostalgia of the holiday season, bringing back memories of Christmases past. The lyrics describe a yearning for the kind of Christmas we used to have when we were younger, with holly and snow, lighted Christmas trees and windows at night, and all the world covered with white. The singer remembers children sound asleep on Christmas Eve, dreaming dreams of make-believe and waking up to find their stockings filled with presents. Despite whatever fortune they may have or wherever they may roam, the singer will always come home in December.
The lyrics of "December" express a sense of longing for a simpler time, when Christmas was full of wonder and magic. The song captures the sentimentality of the season, invoking images of festive decorations and warm, cozy memories. The chorus emphasizes the importance of home and family during the holiday season, suggesting that even if we are far away, we can always find comfort in returning to the familiar traditions of Christmases past.
Line by Line Meaning
December, It always happens in December
The month of December always brings back memories and feelings.
I get a yearning for a Christmas I know, with holly and snow
During December, I long for the Christmases of my past, filled with holiday decorations and snow.
The kind we used to have back home a long time ago
I remember the kind of Christmases we used to have in my hometown long ago.
December, brings back a scene that I remember
The month of December brings back memories of a specific event from my past.
The lighted christmas trees and windows at night
I remember the beautiful and cheerful sight of Christmas trees and window decorations at night.
So cheerful and bright, and all the world a wonderland (all covered with white)
The world was a magical wonderland during Christmas, with everything covered in white snow and the festive decorations shining bright.
Children sound asleep on Christmas Eve
I remember the peaceful sound of children sleeping on Christmas Eve.
They're dreaming dreams of make believe
The children are dreaming of magical possibilities and make-believe scenarios.
You can bet tomorrow, they'll be thrilled
I am certain that the children will be thrilled with what they receive on Christmas morning.
When they awake to find their stockings filled
The children will wake up to find their stockings filled with gifts and treats.
These are the things that I remember
These happy memories of Christmas are what I hold dear.
And, so no matter what my fortune may be, or where I may roam
Regardless of my current circumstances or location,
In December, I'll be going home
I will still be drawn back to my hometown in December to relive the joyful Christmas memories of my past.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FLOYD HUDDLESTON, AL RINKER
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