At Christmas
Kylie Minogue Lyrics


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It's been a long time to be missing you, you, you
You're on your way now, lover, and I'm over the moon
Everything's on, in place, but there is one thing clear
Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here

Those sleigh bells ring, ring, ring
Whole romance blink, blink, blink
So many fairy lights are busy sparkling
They're climber and they glow
It's all for you, my dear
Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here

There's a present by the fire place
Wrapped especially for you
But all that I want is to see your face
That's how you make my wish come true

The second hand ticks by you bring me butterflies
You're getting close now baby I can feel it inside
And when you're holding me, that's when you make me year
Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here

Tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh
Tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh
Tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh
Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get

There's a present by the fire place
Wrapped especially for you
But all that I want is to see your face
That's how you make my wish come true

I hear the doorbell chime
Baby you're right on time
That little taste is it
I'm looking into your eyes
I better run, run, run
Because it's all so real
Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here




Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here
Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here

Overall Meaning

The song "Christmas Isn't Christmas 'til You Get Here" by Kylie Minogue is a festive love song that captures the excitement and anticipation of a lover waiting for their partner to arrive for the holidays. The lyrics express the longing and yearning of the singer to be united with her lover, as she realizes that the holiday season is incomplete without the presence of the one she loves.


The opening lines of the song convey the emotions of absence and distance, as the singer has been missing her lover for a long time. But as the lover is on their way now, she cannot contain her joy and anticipation, as everything is in place for the holiday except for one crucial element - the presence of her beloved. The lyrics convey the excitement and wonder of the holiday season, with the sleigh bells ringing and the fairy lights sparkling. But all of these elements pale in comparison to the joy and happiness that comes with being reunited with the one you love during the holiday season.


The song conveys a message that while the material elements of the holiday season may be important, what truly brings meaning and joy to people's lives during the holiday season is being surrounded by loved ones. This message is captured poetically in the lyrics "Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here," as it shows that the true essence of the holiday season is not about decorations or gifts, but about the love and connection that people share with each other.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long time to be missing you, you, you
I've been longing for your company for a while now


You're on your way now, lover, and I'm over the moon
You're coming to see me and I'm extremely happy about it


Everything's on, in place, but there is one thing clear
All the preparations for Christmas are set, but I know that something is missing


Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here
I won't truly feel in the holiday spirit until you arrive


Those sleigh bells ring, ring, ring
The sound of sleigh bells fills the air


Whole romance blink, blink, blink
The romantic atmosphere is shining bright


So many fairy lights are busy sparkling
The numerous fairy lights are twinkling brightly


They're climber and they glow
They're arranged in a way that creates a wonderful ambiance


It's all for you, my dear
All of these decorations are for you because you make Christmas special


There's a present by the fire place
I've wrapped a gift and placed it by the fireplace for you


Wrapped especially for you
I took the time to wrap this gift beautifully because you're special to me


But all that I want is to see your face
The only thing I really want is to see you in person


That's how you make my wish come true
Just being with you makes me happy and fulfills my wishes


The second hand ticks by you bring me butterflies
As time passes and you get closer, I become more and more excited


You're getting close now baby I can feel it inside
I have a sensation that you're getting nearer to me


And when you're holding me, that's when you make me year
Being in your arms is what makes me truly happy


Tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh
Instrumental section


Tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh
Instrumental section


Tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh
Instrumental section


Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get
Just your presence makes Christmas more joyous


I hear the doorbell chime
I hear the sound of the doorbell ringing


Baby you're right on time
You've arrived exactly when you said you would


That little taste is it
Just a small preview of the joy that's coming


I'm looking into your eyes
I'm staring into your eyes, taking in their beauty


I better run, run, run
I'm so excited to be with you that I can't contain myself


Because it's all so real
The feeling of being with you is so amazing and tangible


Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here
This holiday is incomplete without you here with me


Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here
I need you to be present for Christmas to truly feel like Christmas


Christmas isn't Christmas 'til you get here
Your arrival is the missing piece of the puzzle that completes Christmas




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: Karen Poole, Kylie Minogue, Steve Anderson

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Comments from YouTube:

Rov Stark

This should be the #1 best modern Christmas song every year..not that "All I Want for.." from Mariah. This song is so underrated!

mrbigbosskojak

Kylie needs to make a proper video for this !!!!

Chantal Di Donato

Agree!!

Baronne von Deneuve

Agree too!!!

iremember la

Totally! It is definitely an earworm

giuseppina zichi

❤nm pf😢

Ariell Sanz

tal vez soy el único que agradece que su artista favorita haga un disco navideño para disfrutar en estas fechas incluso a mi tía y a mi les gusta simplemente Kylie es una
artista de gran calidad y todo lo hace perfecto

Nestor Garcia

De mis favoritas para Nada La amo con locura

Simon Castillo Larrarte

This song has the potential to be the new " All I want for Christmas is you"

Nico Lagraña

maybe, but her flop label won't do anything about it. I hope she signs with a new label in 2017.

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