I'll Be Home for Christmas
Leon Redbone (Holiday) Lyrics
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This time for sure
To have and hold you baby
Hold you in my arms
I'll be home this Christmas
This time for sure
I'll be there to comfort you
Lovin' you so tenderly
Oh just you wait and see
My heart will be for ever more
Yours till eternity
I'll be home this Christmas
For sure this time
You're everything I dreaming of
I'll be home this Christmas time
I'll be home this Christmas
This time for sure
To have and hold you baby
Forever this Christmas time
You're everything I dreaming of
I'll be home this Christmas time
Forever this Christmas time
I'll be home this Christmas time
In "I'll Be Home For Christmas," Leon Redbone sings of his longing to be home for the holidays and to be with his loved one. He expresses his commitment to holding and comforting her, loving her tenderly, and being there for her forevermore. The lyrics are filled with promises of eternal love and devotion, especially during the special time when the magic of the holiday season brings people together in celebration.
The song is a reminder of the power of love to bridge distances and bring people together. Its message is timeless, conveying the deep yearning and heartfelt emotions that many people experience during the holidays. The melody is warm and soothing, creating a sense of comfort and nostalgia that evokes memories of family gatherings and festive occasions.
Overall, "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a beautifully crafted love song for the holiday season. It captures the essence of what makes this time of year so special - the love, warmth, and generosity of spirit that brings people together in joy and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home this Christmas
I promise to return home for Christmas
This time for sure
I am absolutely certain this year
To have and hold you baby
I will embrace you with profound love
Hold you in my arms
I will cherish the moments with you close to me
I'll be there to comfort you
I will support and encourage you
Hold you forevermore
My love for you will never fade away
Lovin' you so tenderly
I will express my fondness and care for you gently
Oh just you wait and see
You will witness my love and faithfulness
My heart will be forevermore
My affection for you will last indefinitely
Yours till eternity
I promise to be devoted to you for all time
For sure this time
I am certain of my return this year
You're everything I'm dreaming of
You are the embodiment of my hopes and desires
Forever this Christmas time
Our love will endure throughout this holiday season
I'll be home this Christmas time
I will be present in our home for the holidays
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: BUCK RAM, KIM GANNON, WALTER KENT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brian Keegan
Christmas Island has been my favorite Christmas album ever since I got it countless years ago when it first came out around 1988. It's great all the way through.
There's no one like LR with his relaxed, loving delivery of old familiar songs. He managed to bring something unique and special to the songs he chose without being overwrought: he keeps it about the song.
ScuffedShoes
Christmas Island is my favorite Christmas album. And I especially like the elegant arrangement and Leon's very sensitive reading of "There's No Place Like Home for the holidays."
Sam Mckinstry
Thank you, Leon, for your soothing seasonal message and sending you best wishes for 2015. Hoping all goes well for your performance programme in 2015. I remember your Edinburgh shows with the greatest of enjoyment, indeed, they were unforgettable!
David Dwinell
I did not see John Gill's name mentioned on any of the tunes presented here on you tube in Leon's Christmas album. I know John played banjo among other instruments on the album and I believe was responsible for some of these arrangements.
David Dwinell
@Leon Redbone Tribute Channel Thanks, John is a good friend of mine and did a lot of arranging when with Redbone. Much appreciated.
Leon Redbone Tribute Channel
Right you are....I just checked my album sleeve and he is indeed credited for playing banjo, drums, & Bass Sax. I must have missed it way back when I put this album on the channel. Will update date all the tracks in a moment.
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LOVE YOU LEON..............HOPE YOU FIND YOUR DREAMS
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