Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
Please Come Home For Christmas
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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(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"
Not like Christmas at all
I remember when you were here
All the fun we had last year
(Christmas) oh, 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) please
Oh, come home
Oh, babe
You know I need you
Oh, come home
I gotta have you
You know I need you
(Christmas) woo
I gotta have you
I said, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
It's Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, yeah
In Michael Bublé's "Please Come Home For Christmas," the lyrics paint a heartfelt picture of longing and loneliness during the holiday season. The repeated mention of Christmas throughout the song emphasizes the significance of this time of year and the desire for a loved one to return home. The imagery of snow falling, people bustling around, and church bells ringing all evoke a sense of traditional holiday cheer, but the absence of the beloved individual dampens the joy and festive spirit for the singer. This contrast is further underscored by the juxtaposition of the lively scene with the melancholy plea for the loved one to come back.
The mention of "Deck The Halls" being sung with a somber tone, unlike the usual merry atmosphere, highlights the emptiness and void that the absence of the loved one has created. The memories of past Christmases spent together are vivid in the singer's mind, serving as a stark reminder of the happiness and joy that once filled this time of year. The lyrics express a wistful longing for those cherished moments and a deep yearning for the loved one's presence to recreate that warmth and happiness once again.
The singer's emotional plea grows more intense as they express a willingness to hold back tears if only the loved one could come home on Christmas day. The repetition of "please" in the lyrics underscores the desperation and urgency of the plea, emphasizing the singer's deep need for their partner's return. The emotional weight of the song is further accentuated by the raw vulnerability in lines like "I'd hold back these tears" and the direct appeal for the loved one to come home and fulfill that emotional void.
The song's climax reaches a poignant moment as the singer directly addresses their beloved, expressing how much they are needed and how essential their presence is during the holiday season. The repetition of "I gotta have you" emphasizes the depth of the singer's emotions and their longing for reconciliation and reunion. The song's bittersweet conclusion leaves a lingering sense of yearning and hope, capturing the essence of love, loss, and the enduring desire for connection during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
(Christmas) the snow's coming down
The winter weather is here, with snow falling gently from the sky.
(Christmas) I'm watching it fall
I'm observing the snowflakes as they descend to the ground.
(Christmas) lots of people around
There are crowds of individuals celebrating the holiday season.
(Christmas) baby, please come home
I'm longing for your presence during this festive time.
(Christmas) the church bells in town
The sound of bells ringing from local churches.
(Christmas) all ringing in song
The joyous chimes of the bells creating a harmonious melody.
(Christmas) full of happy sounds
The atmosphere is filled with cheer and merriment.
(Christmas) baby, please come home
I am hoping for your return to make this holiday complete.
They're singing "Deck The Halls"
Others are joyfully singing traditional Christmas songs.
But it's not like Christmas at all
Despite the festive activities, it doesn't feel the same without you.
I remember when you were here
Recalling the memories of past holidays spent together.
And all the fun we had last year
Thinking back on the joyful moments shared in the previous holiday season.
(Christmas) pretty lights on the tree
The dazzling decorations adorning the Christmas tree.
(Christmas) I'm watching them shine
Observing the colorful lights as they illuminate the room.
(Christmas) you should be here with me
You belong by my side during this special time of year.
(Christmas) baby, please come home
I am pleading for your presence to make the holiday complete.
Oh, if there was a way
Expressing a wish for a way to be reunited with you.
I'd hold back these tears
I would try to suppress the sorrow I feel in your absence.
Oh, but it's Christmas day
Despite the sadness, it is still a time for celebration and joy.
(Please) please
A heartfelt plea for your return and presence.
Oh, come home
Calling out for you to come back to me.
Oh, babe
A term of endearment and affection for you.
You know I need you
Expressing the deep longing for your companionship.
I gotta have you
I can't bear to be without you any longer.
(Christmas) woo
An enthusiastic shout of joy and celebration for the holiday season.
I gotta have you
Reiterating the urgent need for your presence in my life.
I said, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
A playful and rhythmic expression of desire for you to return.
It's Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, yeah
Emphasizing the significance of the holiday season and the desire for you to be here with me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Philip Spector
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@angelacamrod4268
"it's not like christmas at all" nope, it's august, yet i'm here
@HaHaComedy3
Me too!
@laragroth4697
Hahaha same
@abbychen6221
Same here
@jenharrison5230
This song is an amazing song like why can we only listen at Christmas hahha
@angelacamrod4268
@@jenharrison5230 EXACTLY
@santilara4988
Really felt it when he said “they’re singing deck the halls, but it’s not like Christmas at all” :,(
@dilpatel4078
Doesn't feel like Christmas this year
@kimdang7333
christmas is in a couple of minutes- doesn’t feel like it :(
@katylewis2803
Now it’s 9 months away.. :(