Christmas
Leona Lewis (Holiday) Lyrics


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(Christmas)
The snow's coming down
(Christmas)
I'm watching it fall
(Christmas)
Lots of people around
(Christmas)
Baby please come home

(Christmas)
The church bells in town
(Christmas)
All ringing in song
(Christmas)
Full of happy sounds
(Christmas)
Baby please come home

They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all
I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year

(Christmas)
Pretty lights on the tree
(Christmas)
I'm watching them shine
(Christmas)
You should be here with me
(Christmas)
Baby please come home

They're singing "Deck The Halls"
But it's not like Christmas at all
I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year

(Christmas)
If there was a way
(Christmas)
I'd hold back these tears
(Christmas)
Oh but it's Christmas day
(Please)
Please
(Please)
Please
(Please)
Please
(Please)
Please
(Please)
Please
Please come home





Baby, please come home
Please come home

Overall Meaning

The song "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Leona Lewis captures the essence of the holiday season with its nostalgic lyrics and emotive melody. The opening verse sets the scene for a wintery Christmas day, with snow falling and people bustling around. The chorus then introduces the plea for a loved one to come home for the holiday, which is repeated throughout. The second verse highlights the festive atmosphere, with church bells ringing and pretty lights on the tree, but the absence of the person being addressed makes it feel like something is missing. The climax of the song features the singer's desperate plea for the person to come home, which is underscored by the repetition of "please" in the outro.


The song was originally written by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector and was first recorded in 1963 by Darlene Love. Leona Lewis’ cover was released in 2007 for the charity initiative, "The Spirit of Christmas," which raises funds for several UK-based children's charities. The song has since become a Christmas classic and is widely regarded as one of the best Christmas pop songs of all time. Its popularity is attributed to its emotive melody, relatable lyrics, and festive instrumentation. This song has been featured in many movies and TV shows such as The Sopranos, Love Actually, and A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

The snow's coming down
It's snowing heavily outside.


I'm watching it fall
I'm standing and staring at the snowfall.


Lots of people around
Many people are present nearby on this festive day.


Baby please come home
I want you to come back to me and be with me.


The church bells in town
The bells in the nearby church are ringing.


All ringing in song
The bells are producing harmonious sounds.


Full of happy sounds
The atmosphere is filled with joyful noise.


Baby please come home
I'm longing for your presence on this special day.


They're singing "Deck The Halls"
People are singing Christmas carol "Deck the Halls".


But it's not like Christmas at all
Despite Christmas celebrations, it doesn't feel festive without you.


I remember when you were here
I miss the times when you were here before.


And all the fun we had last year
I cherish the good times we had together last Christmas.


Pretty lights on the tree
The Christmas tree is beautifully lit up.


I'm watching them shine
I'm gazing at the sparkling lights on the tree.


You should be here with me
It feels incomplete without you beside me.


Baby please come home
I'm wishing for you to come home on this special day.


If there was a way
If it was possible.


I'd hold back these tears
I would refrain from crying.


Oh but it's Christmas day
Today is a day for celebration.


Please come home
I really want you back here with me.


Baby, please come home
I'm urging you to come home on this festive day.


Please come home
I can't stop thinking about you and I want you home.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Phil Spector

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Comments from YouTube:

@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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