Christmas
Leona Lewis Lyrics


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I, I'm dreaming of a white, white Christmas
Just like the one's I used to know
Honey, it's where the treetops glisten and little children
They tried to listen, to hear
Hear for them sleigh bells that are ringing in the snow

Oh, white, I'm dreaming of a white, white Christmas
With every Christmas card that I write you
And I want you to know

May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright
And may all, all of your Christmas' and may all, all of your Christmas'
And may your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmas' be white, yeah





Said I'm dreaming, said I'm dreaming, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Leona Lewis's "Christmas" express the singer's yearning for a traditional Christmas set in a snowy landscape, reminiscent of her childhood. The opening line, "I'm dreaming of a white, white Christmas," evokes a sense of nostalgia for familiar Christmas memories. Lewis goes on to describe the picturesque setting, of treetops glistening, sleigh bells ringing, and children hoping to hear them. Through this description, Lewis portrays the idyllic and enchanting nature of Christmas, suggesting that this time of year is meant to be a magical and joyful experience for everyone involved.


The chorus emphasizes the wish for happiness and cheer throughout the holiday season, hoping that everyone's days will be "merry and bright." The repetition of this wish showcases the importance of spreading joy and goodwill during the holiday season, and how it's a time to connect with loved ones, both past and present. The final line, "And may all your Christmases be white," serves as a symbol for purity and renewal, reflecting upon the potential for a new beginning, and hoping that the good feelings and memories of Christmas will carry over into the New Year.


Line by Line Meaning

I, I'm dreaming of a white, white Christmas
I am envisioning a Christmas filled with snow, just as the ones from my past.


Just like the one's I used to know
I am fondly remembering the snowy Christmases I have experienced in the past.


Honey, it's where the treetops glisten and little children
The snow-covered trees make a shining sight for everyone, especially children.


They tried to listen, to hear
Children strain their ears as they await the ringing of the sleigh bells.


Hear for them sleigh bells that are ringing in the snow
The children are waiting to hear the sound of sleigh bells that traditionally accompany Christmas.


Oh, white, I'm dreaming of a white, white Christmas
My daydreams involve a snowy Christmas, white with snow.


With every Christmas card that I write you
Every Christmas card I send reminds me of my dream of a white Christmas, which I hope to share with you.


And I want you to know
I want to express my desire for a snowy Christmas to you.


May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright
I wish you nothing but happiness and light in your Christmas days.


And may all, all of your Christmas' and may all, all of your Christmas'
I hope every single one of your Christmases is filled with joy.


And may your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright
Again, my best wishes for your Christmas days to be happy and bright.


And may all your Christmas' be white, yeah
I hope that every single one of your Christmases is filled with the same snowy beauty that I dream of.


Said I'm dreaming, said I'm dreaming, oh
As I repeat my wishful thinking, I want you to know that I am imagining a perfect, snowy Christmas.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin

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@joeys4289

I never understood how this never blew up and achieved global domination. One of the best modern Christmas songs in my not so important opinion:)

@JBProductionsxx

+Dark Paradise Right! Hardly any new Christmas songs are as good and catchy as this one, I love it! :D x

@martincarrizo_

+Dark Paradise I THINK THE SAME. UNBELIEVABLE

@JBProductionsxx

+Martin Carrizo Preach!

@alexjnick

+Dark Paradise It should be more popular!!!
Have nice holidays! ;)

@JBProductionsxx

I agree! You too :)

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@jp-jq4he

the song just sold 1.000.000 copies in the UK...Nearly 100 Million streams on Spotify. Charting every year since 2013...Christmas classic

@ranjanalimbu3771

Wow. I didn't know that

@sophial3339

This is one of my favourite all time Christmas songs. So underrated. This gets me in the groove for sure!

@user-jk1bs3dw3z

Mine also .great song .great voice .

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