White Christmas
Kurt Nilsen Lyrics


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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write




May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kurt Nilsen's cover of "White Christmas" express a deep longing for a traditional, snowy Christmas filled with happy memories of the past. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Nilsen dreams of a white Christmas just like the ones he used to know. He remembers the wonder of looking up at the treetops covered in shimmering snow, and the excitement of children listening for the sound of sleigh bells in the wintry night.


The chorus reinforces this nostalgia, as Nilsen wishes that every Christmas card he writes could transport the recipient back to those simpler times. He hopes that everyone's holiday season is filled with joy and merriment, illuminated by the brightness of a snowy landscape. Nilsen ends the song by repeating the chorus, imploring us all to keep dreaming of a white Christmas and to hold onto the hope and happiness that it symbolizes.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I long for a Christmas filled with snow.


Just like the ones I used to know
Like the times I had in the past, I yearn for a snowy Christmas yet again.


Where the treetops glisten
A sight to behold as trees become adorned with snow.


And children listen
The children eagerly look forward to the sound of the bells that come with the snow.


To hear sleigh bells in the snow
The sounds of sleigh bells ringing gives a special feeling of Christmas cheer.


With every Christmas card I write
Every time I write a Christmas card, I think of a snowy and wonderful Christmas.


May your days be merry and bright
I hope that your days are filled with joy and happiness.


And may all your Christmases be white
I wish for all your Christmases to be filled with snow, just like how Christmas was celebrated in the past.


I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I keep on yearning for a Christmas that is snow-filled.


With every Christmas card I write
Each time I write a Christmas card, I hope that it brings me closer to a snowy Christmas.


May your days be merry and bright
This is my wish for you, that your days may be happy and joyful.


And may all your Christmases be white
I pray that every one of your Christmases is filled with snow, just like the old times.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin

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