I'll Be Home for Christmas
M. Gayle Lyrics
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You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
Won't you please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree for me, for me
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The lyrics of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by M. Gayle evoke themes of nostalgia, longing, and regret. The singer is expressing a deep desire to return to the comforts of home and traditional holiday celebrations with family and friends. The repetition of the phrase "I'll be home for Christmas" underscores the singer's sense of obligation and strong emotional attachment to home, while the qualification "if only in my dreams" suggests a recognition that this may not be possible.
The song's verses describe a picturesque scene of snow, mistletoe, and presents beneath a decorated tree, reinforcing the sense of longing for a traditional Christmas experience. The reference to "where the love light gleams" implies that the singer seeks not just the physical trappings of a holiday celebration, but also the emotional warmth and connection of being with loved ones.
Overall, the song captures the wistful sentimentality that often accompanies holiday traditions and the desire to return to a simpler, more joyful time.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll definitely come back home for Christmas
You can plan on me
You can rely on me to come home
Please have snow and mistletoe
It would be delightful if there's snow and mistletoe at home
And presents on the tree
And it would also be nice if there are presents under the Christmas tree
Christmas eve will find me
I'll be there on Christmas eve
Where the love light gleams
Where there's love and warmth in the air
If only in my dreams
Even if I can't physically be there, I'll be there in spirit
Won't you please have snow and mistletoe
It would mean a lot to me if you could have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree for me, for me
And if possible, please make sure there are presents under the tree just for me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Walter Kent
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