Christmas
Kitty Wells Lyrics


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Holidays are lonely days for me no Christmas ain't like Christmas used to be
Since you've gone it's not the same no more no Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore
It once made me happy but now it makes me blue
There's something about Christmas that starts me missing you
No I don't have the spirit as before no Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore
[ piano ]
This lonely house don't need no mistletoes for I'm the only one that comes and goes
And since that day you walked out the door well Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore
It once made me happy...




Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "Christmas Ain't Like Christmas Anymore" by Kitty Wells is a heartbreaking portrayal of the sadness and loneliness that the holiday season can bring when someone is no longer in your life. The lyrics detail the singer's feelings of emptiness and loss during the joyous holiday season, which used to be a time of great happiness, but is now a painful reminder of the absence of a loved one.


The opening lines convey the sense of isolation that the singer feels during the holidays - "Holidays are lonely days for me, no Christmas ain't like Christmas used to be." The contrast between the previous happy memories of Christmas and the current reality of a lonely holiday season is further emphasized by the repetition of the line "No Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore."


The singer talks about the things that used to make her happy during Christmas, like mistletoes and Christmas spirit, but now only cause her pain and make her miss her loved one more. The haunting melody of the piano adds to the melancholic tone of the song and enhances the emotions that the lyrics provoke. Overall, the song captures the bittersweet and often painful emotions that many people experience during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Holidays are lonely days for me no Christmas ain't like Christmas used to be
The holidays don't bring me joy anymore. I feel lonely and Christmas just isn't the same as it used to be.


Since you've gone it's not the same no more no Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore
Ever since you left me, Christmas doesn't feel the same. It's like a piece of me is missing.


It once made me happy but now it makes me blue
Christmas used to bring me happiness, but now it just makes me sad and depressed.


There's something about Christmas that starts me missing you
Christmas has a way of reminding me of you and how much I miss you.


No I don't have the spirit as before no Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore
I no longer feel the joy and excitement of Christmas like I used to. it's just not the same anymore.


[ piano ]
Musical Interlude


This lonely house don't need no mistletoes for I'm the only one that comes and goes
My house is empty and solitary. I don't need mistletoe because I'm the only one here.


And since that day you walked out the door well Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore
Ever since the day you left me, Christmas has lost its charm and significance for me.


It once made me happy...
Repeats the fact that Christmas used to bring joy and happiness to the artist.


Christmas ain't like Christmas anymore
Repeats the refrain, emphasizing the sense of loss and disappointment the artist feels at Christmas.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE EDWARD GRAY, ROY BOTKIN

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Comments from YouTube:

Cindy Albanese

I remember when things were hard at home.kitty Wells songs gave me faith.Especally this song.And yes I was quite yong...

Rosanna Flynn

My mom would sit all down and listen this song on Christmas eve

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