Blue Christmas
Leon Redbone (Holiday) Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue christmas
The lyrics of "Blue Christmas" express the sadness and loneliness that one feels during the holiday season without a loved one. The singer laments that they will have a "blue christmas" without their partner and will be constantly thinking about them. The decorations and traditional activities of the holiday do not have the same joy and meaning without their loved one present. The mention of "blue snowflakes" and "blue memories" highlights the melancholic mood of the song.
The contrast with the mention of a "christmas of white" suggests that the person the singer is addressing has moved on and is enjoying the holiday season without them. This adds to the singer's sadness and feelings of loneliness, as they imagine their partner having fun and being happy without them. The repetition of the word "blue" emphasizes the intensity of the feeling of sadness and longing.
Overall, "Blue Christmas" is a poignant reminder of the emotional weight that the holiday season can carry for people who are separated from those they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue christmas without you
I will experience sadness during Christmas in your absence
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
My thoughts of you will result in sorrow
Decorations of red on a green christmas tree
The customary decorations on the Christmas tree will be present
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
It won't be the same for me if you are not present alongside
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
The falling blue snowflakes will invoke emotions within me
That's when those blue memories start calling
That's when melancholic memories of you start haunting me
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white
You will have an enjoyable Christmas, symbolized by the color white
But I'll have a blue, blue blue blue christmas
But I will still experience a sad and somber Christmas
Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY , EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUGH MARTIN, RALPH BLANE
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@bozotro
This album is a Christmas tradition at my house.
@andreadanielle71
Great video thank for sharing
@klevesmith
I've had my Cd since released ~ listened on the way to work just yesterday - Thanks for the great music!!!
@92951
nice
@TheInjunjon
Thanks for the great music , been listening to you for YEARS,.even have some albums on vinyl! and still listen to them, imagine that. Merry xmas.
@LeonRedboneTributeChannel
Now we all know you can't have a BLUE CHRISTMAS when you have the Leon Redbone Chrismas album to keep you company (: Season's Greetings! The Christmas season is once again upon us, and I am happy to share with you the album "Christmas Island" 12 wonderful tracks to get you in the Christmas Spirit. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
@morosemoose
My favorite Christmas Album. Can't seem to find my copy so I'm going to have to order a new one.
@dennisbrown4524
I've had that CD for years. Christmas just won't be the same without Redbone
@LeonRedboneTributeChannel
Seasons Greetings! Salutations and a cup of Christmas cheer for listening to this track from the Leon Redbone Christmas Album. I would like to welcome subscribers and viewers to make sure to enjoy the Entire Leon Redbone Christmas album for the entire month of December. The entire album is available on the channel page and I shall be featuring different songs from the album throughout the month. Merry Christmas!
@stevenmiller268
Has been my favorite Christmas album for years