Blue Christmas
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes are falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
And when those blue snowflakes are falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
And I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
Yes, I'll have a blue Christmas
"Blue Christmas" is a meaningful song about lost love and loneliness during the holiday season. The first verse expresses the void in the singer's life after a separation. Without his lover, he feels blue and alone, and even the festive decor cannot cheer him up. The second verse describes the emotional trigger of the snowflakes. The blue snowflakes symbolize the memories of the singer's past, reminding him of happy times that now seem out of reach. He tries to convince himself that his partner is doing fine, but he remains miserable. The final repetition of "blue Christmas" emphasizes the depth of his despair.
The song was originally recorded by Ernest Tubb in 1948 but became popular with Elvis Presley's rendition in 1957. Michael Buble rendition became a charting song in several countries in 2011. The song's lyrics portray the bittersweet feeling associated with Christmas, as it is usually a time of love and togetherness. However, for someone who recently experienced a broken relationship, the atmosphere can be rather painful. Interestingly, many people mistake the song for being melancholic because of the slow tempo and somber lyrics, while it is a straightforward declaration of love and longing. Nevertheless, the song has become an essential feature of Christmas playlists worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I will feel sad and lonely during Christmas because you won’t be here to celebrate with me.
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
My thoughts of you will make me feel melancholic during the holiday season.
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The usual festive decorations on the Christmas tree will be present, but they won't bring me joy without you.
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The holiday season will lack the same joy and warmth that it had when you were here with me.
And when those blue snowflakes are falling
Whenever snow falls, which in this case represents sadness, my memories of you and my sadness will resurface.
That's when those blue memories start calling
My memories of you, who brought me so much happiness, will begin to weigh heavily on me once again.
You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white
You may have a happy holiday season without me present, but I will be having a difficult time by myself.
And I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
I will feel overwhelmingly sad and melancholic during the holiday season without the one I love.
Yes, I'll have a blue Christmas
It is a certainty that I will be sad during the holiday season, nothing can change that.
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dobby3159
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same 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 doing all right
With your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
You'll be doing alright
With your christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
@potataaindonesia8638
I'll have a Blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same 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 blue blue Christmas
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
@gingersnaps997
This version of this song is one of the best I have ever heard. I love the New Orleans jazz flair in the song. The jazz band is amazing!!
@PM-gt9mh
That Trumpet went outside and smoked a cigarette after this
@CornbreadOracle
hero junkie the ghost of Elvis came along, took a drag, and said, thank you. Thankyouverymuch.
@jacksonstewart5339
It's true I was the cigarette
@susank8663
🤣😂🤣
@AnimalloverShankle
What that doesn't make sense dude
@AnimalloverShankle
@@jacksonstewart5339 ewww
@lcpfilms2016
Here we are! Still July but we keep listening to Christmas Music!!! LOL
@JB-us2ob
By far, one of the very best versions of Blue Christmas I've ever heard.
@viridis5559
Yes it's only April and I'm already in the holiday spirit.