Raised by her father in the small town of Roberta, Georgia, Meiko first stepped in front of an audience at the age of eight, singing “White Christmas” for parishioners of a Southern Baptist church. At eighteen, Meiko left her hometown to showcase her talents to a wider audience. After a brief stop in Miami, she set down in Los Angeles and began her career in earnest, playing venues all over Southern California and writing at a prolific pace. She performed (and bartended) at Hollywood's Hotel Café (where she still performs regularly).
Meiko is one-quarter Japanese, on her maternal grandmother's side; in an attempt to get in touch with their Japanese heritage, she and her sister, designer Kelly Nishimoto, adopted the nicknames Meiko and Keiko.
Merry Christmas Wherever You Are
Meiko Lyrics
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And you're somewhere
I don't know
But it's been about a decade or so
When I last saw you
And I dream about the good times when we had no doubt
Not a care in the world I was your girl and we had it made
So merry Christmas wherever you are
And if you do know that I'm not that far
Merry Christmas wherever you are
I don't have a tree
Ao I decorated my TV
And it looks real good at night with all the lights
I wish you could see
So Merry Christmas wherever you are
I hope you think of me when you see the stars
And if you do know that I'm not that far
Merry Christmas wherever you are
The snow is falling and nobody is calling me to say hello
So I sit and think of the coulda wouldas
Why'd you have to go
Leaving me all alone.
So Merry Christmas wherever you are
I hope you think of me when you see the stars and if you do know that I'm not that far
Merry Christmas wherever you are
The lyrics to "Merry Christmas Wherever You Are" by Meiko are a poignant reflection on lost love and loneliness during the holiday season. The singer acknowledges that it has been years since she has seen her ex-lover and wonders where he might be now. She fondly remembers the times they shared when they were carefree and happy, and expresses her hope that he is doing well and thinking of her as well. The singer admits to feeling isolated during the holiday season and creates her own makeshift Christmas decoration, but she still holds out hope for a rekindling of their romance.
One of the key themes in this song is the bittersweet nature of holiday memories. While the singer's recollections of her shared past with her lover bring her comfort, they also highlight her present-day loneliness. The lyrics also touch on the universal experience of missing someone during the holidays, whether due to separation or loss.
Overall, "Merry Christmas Wherever You Are" is a powerful and relatable song that captures the complicated emotions and conflicting feelings that often arise during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
It's cold outside
The weather is chilly.
And you're somewhere
You are in a location that I am not aware of.
I don't know
I am uncertain of your whereabouts and current situation.
But it's been about a decade or so
It has been roughly ten years since I have seen you.
When I last saw you
The most recent time I saw you.
And I dream about the good times when we had no doubt
I occasionally fantasize about the excellent moments we shared when we were free of any uncertainty.
Not a care in the world I was your girl and we had it made
We had no worries in our lives and I was your significant other, and everything was going smoothly.
So merry Christmas wherever you are
I extend a happy Christmas greeting to you, regardless of your current location.
I hope you think of me when you see the stars
I desire to be remembered by you every time you lay eyes on the stars in the sky.
And if you do know that I'm not that far
If you happen to think of me, keep in mind that I am not too distant.
I don't have a tree
I do not possess a Christmas tree.
Ao I decorated my TV
As a substitute for a tree, I decorated my television instead.
And it looks real good at night with all the lights
The television displays an excellent appearance at night due to the illumination from the decorations.
I wish you could see
I hope that you are able to see the television and its decorations someday.
The snow is falling and nobody is calling me to say hello
The snow is descending, but no one has reached out to me to offer a simple greeting.
So I sit and think of the coulda wouldas
Thus, I contemplate the many missed opportunities and the various things that could have happened if our paths had crossed more frequently.
Why'd you have to go
I ponder why you had to leave and part ways with me.
Leaving me all alone.
Departing from me and leaving me behind, all on my own.
So Merry Christmas wherever you are
Once more, a cheerful Christmas greeting is extended to you, no matter your current location.
I hope you think of me when you see the stars and if you do know that I'm not that far
If you happen to reflect on me whenever gazing at the stars, understand that I am not too distant from you.
Merry Christmas wherever you are
Finally, a season's greetings is imparted to you, wherever you may be located.
Lyrics © LUCKY EAR
Written by: Melissa Sheppard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@saradengler976
❤ love this Christmas song. This song I hear quite a bit at work never gets old
@alistarepenny5058
I love this song… I was driving down a country road and had tears in my eyes as she sang this ! It really hit home. I wonder if he was thinking about me too?? 💗
@trentonjones3968
One the sweetest, dreamiest, bittersweet Christmas tunes I've ever heard! I hate I'm just now discovering it!
@BeccaSmith124
This song came on XM radio earlier and your voice, I can't stop getting chills from it and how the universe is always sending signals to us even when we stupid stubborn. Everything is right in front of us ... It always is. Eyes wide open.
@sandymiller2268
Warmed my heart
@paulseminara2483
My new favorite Christmas song!
@gracetorre3195
Same!
@maydavalle
❤️
@vanessay8079
found this song last night when i was in coffee shop <3
@trytoholdon
Love this song