I'll Be Home for Christmas
Lea Michele Lyrics


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I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know I
Its a long road back I promise you

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree

Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree

Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams




I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lea Michele's song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" describe the singer's longing for home during the Christmas season. Although she is away from her loved ones, she finds solace in thinking of the place she loves and promises to return. The lyrics reflect the nostalgia and sentimentality typically associated with Christmas, as well as the importance of being with loved ones during the holiday season.


The first verse of the song emphasizes the singer's longing for home, which is even stronger than usual during the Christmas season. The second verse makes a promise to return home for Christmas, and the third verse acknowledges that even if the singer cannot physically be home, she will still be thinking of her loved ones.


The emphasis on snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree adds to the Christmas atmosphere, and the reference to the "love light" emphasizes the importance of love and togetherness during the holiday season.


Overall, the lyrics to "I'll Be Home for Christmas" capture the nostalgic and sentimental feelings associated with Christmas, as well as the importance of being with loved ones during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
I'm deeply imagining a place that's close to my heart


Even more than I usually do
More so than my usual thoughts


And although I know I
Although I am aware that


Its a long road back I promise you
It's a lengthy journey, but I vow to return


I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present for Christmas celebrations


You can count on me
You can depend on me to show up


Please have snow and mistletoe
Kindly ensure that snow and mistletoe are present


And presents under the tree
And gifts are waiting under the tree


Christmas eve will find me
On Christmas Eve, I will be


Where the love light gleams
In a place where love is apparent


I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present for Christmas celebrations


If only in my dreams
Even if only in my imagination




Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon

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