I'll Be Home For Christmas
Lady Antebellum (Holiday) Lyrics

The lyrics of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Lady Antebellum express a longing for being back home with loved ones during the holiday season. The first verse says, "I'll be home for Christmas, you can count on me." The singer is assuring their loved ones that they will be home for the holidays, no matter what. The second line of the same verse, "Please have snow and mistletoe and presents under the tree," is a request for the traditional Christmas decorations and gifts that the singer is accustomed to experiencing at home during the holidays. The second verse emphasizes this longing even more, stating that on Christmas Eve, the singer will be where the love light gleams, which may be a reference to the warmth and love of home during Christmas.

The final lines of both verses, "And I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams," further emphasize the singer's longing to be home during Christmas. These lines suggest that even if the singer cannot physically be at home for the holidays, they will still imagine and dream of being there. The overall tone and sentiment of the lyrics express the importance of family and tradition during the holiday season.