Blue Christmas
Loretta Lynn (Holiday) Lyrics


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I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't mean a thing 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
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas

I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue thinking about you
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas





You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Blue Christmas" by Loretta Lynn (Holiday) are a melancholic depiction of the holiday season for someone who is missing their loved one. The opening lines refer to the color blue, which is associated with sadness, depression, and loneliness. The singer expresses their feeling of sorrow and grief due to the absence of their significant other during Christmas. The images of red decorations on a green Christmas tree not having any meaning without the presence of the beloved person conveys the idea that though everything may be perfect, it is incomplete without the presence of someone they love.


The second set of lyrics describes the overwhelming feeling of sadness that creeps in with the memories of the past. The blue snowflakes are symbolic of the sadness that hits the singer, and call back the memories of the times spent with their loved one. The subsequent lyrics suggest that the person they are missing is doing well without them and enjoying their white Christmas while the singer is left feeling blue.


Overall, the lyrics of "Blue Christmas" by Loretta Lynn (Holiday) evoke powerful emotions within the listener. It speaks of a universal feeling of loneliness and heartbreak during a time which is expected to be happy, charming, and filled with love. It illustrates the essence of Christmas, which is togetherness, and how much it means to have someone special during this festive season.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll have a blue Christmas without you
Christmas will be depressing for me because you won't be here


I'll be so blue thinking about you
The thought of you not being here will make me sad


Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The traditional Christmas colors won't bring me joy this year


Won't mean a thing dear if you're not here with me
The decorations won't matter if you're not by my side


And when those blue snowflakes start falling
When the melancholy winter weather arrives


That's when those blue memories start calling
I'll be reminded of memories we shared during happier times


You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
You might be having a good time in your own Christmas setting


But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
But for me, it'll still be a sad and lonely Christmas




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BILLY HAYES, JAY W. JOHNSON

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@lanedavenport8036

The true queen of the south.

@abennett6543

I'm listening to this in October. I can't help it!! I love Loretta and Christmas music!!πŸŽ„β˜ƒοΈπŸŽ…πŸ€Ά

@LawandaFinch

I am listening in September 2021. Just thankful to be here and blessed! I love Christmas and start counting The day after Christmas πŸŽ„!

@lorettalynn3065

Hi there🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years.
It’s a season of love😍❀️❀️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my YouTube channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.πŸ’žπŸ’žπŸ™πŸ’–πŸ’•πŸ’•

@leejo1113

I’m listening in October 2022 😊. Thanks to my mama and mema

@markheying2830

I have just recently played this on my Siri.

@southofthering

Haha christmas day

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