I'll Be Home For Christmas
Mathis Johnny 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 lovelight gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the lovelight gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all
Your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases
May all your Christmases
May all your Christmases
May all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white
Christmas with you
Jingle Bells
All the way, all the way
Mathis Johnny's song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a classic holiday tune that captures the essence of the sentimentalism and nostalgia of the season. The song is a beautiful reminder of the importance of family and friends, especially during the holiday season. The lyrics convey the longing for the comforts of home and the hope of reuniting with loved ones. The opening line tells us that the singer will be home for Christmas, and we are asked to plan on it. The second line requests snow and mistletoe and presents on the tree, the staples of the holiday season at home.
The second verse of the song starts with "Christmas Eve will find me where the lovelight gleams." The phrase "lovelight gleams" is often interpreted to mean the warmth of a lit fireplace or the Christmas lights. The singer ends each verse with "I'll be home for Christmas if only in my dreams." which puts emphasis on the importance of a sense of belonging and the hope of a reunion.
In the third verse, the singer expresses his desire for a white Christmas, as it used to be. He talks about the beauty of the snow-covered treetops, and how children listen to the sleigh bells to create a lovely Christmas ambiance. The singer's Christmas card contains the same sentiments as conveyed in the song, wishing the listener a merry and bright day and all their Christmases to come will be white.
Overall, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a joyous, nostalgic song that reminds us of the importance of the warmth and coziness of the season as well as the reunification with our loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I promise that I will make it home for Christmas no matter what.
You can plan on me
You can rely on me to come home for Christmas.
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
I hope that there is snow outside, mistletoe and presents for me to enjoy the festive season.
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the lovelight gleams
I will make sure to come home for Christmas eve where love fills the air.
If only in my dreams
Even if I can't make it physically, I will be there with you in my dreams.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
In my imagination, I am wishing for a snowy Christmas, similar to the ones I used to experience.
Just like the ones I used to know
I have fond memories of having white Christmases, and I wish to experience that again.
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I remember seeing the snow covered treetops, children stopping to listen to the hear of sleighbells against the snow.
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
Each and every year I hope that my card wishing you a happy holiday season would bring merriment and happiness to your life.
And may all your Christmases be white
I hope all of your Christmases present a beautiful image of a white Christmas.
I'm dreaming of a white
Christmas with you
I wish to spend a beautiful, snowy Christmas with you by my side.
Jingle Bells
All the way, all the way
This is a reference to another well-known Christmas song where singing the lyrics in the song bring in the festive season and joy for everyone.
Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
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Scotty Hehehe
Best version of this song, by far, I have ever heard. Mathis hit it out of the park on this one and the music and backing vocals are fantastic. Very dreamy.
SINGKEW LAW
ONE OF MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS. IT TAKES ME BACK DECADES WHEN OUR WHOLE FAMILY WERE ONE!!
andy s
My mother played this album every Christmas time since I was a child. I always get such a nostalgic special feeling when I hear him...
Rod Charade
This version is so sad, it brings me to tears when I think of all the lonely Christmases I had over the years. It hurts when there's no one special there to share the holidays with you.😢😢😢
Jim Mascia
One of my favorite voices at Christmas.
Howard Lux
Brings back memories with loved ones and times which can never happen again!
vkdee44
Such a beautiful album! My favorite Christmas album of all times. Thanks for posting it.
L M
The only album I've ever had THREE copies of. Bought it in jr high w/ my babysitting money. Then as a truly penniless college student, my dog chewed it to bits! Too poor to buy another, my best friend gave me a new copy for Christmas. I eventually wore that one out & bought a third. I will play it again this weekend as my then, & still best friend (of 56 years!) & I bake Christmas cookies together. Best of memories, best of friends. I am truly blessed.
Kimberly Englert
The best version of this song! I grew up listening to my Mom play his Christmas album and it never gets old for me. ❤️
Ellie de Rio Lorenzo
Very emotional cause lost my family mostly so this brings moments that were special lovely song