I'll Be Home For Christmas
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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You can count on me
Please have some snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
Oh, I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be comin' home
I'll be comin' home
Comin' home
My darling, Christmas eve will find me
Right where the love light gleams
And I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'm comin' home, oh yes
I'll be comin' home
I'll be comin' home
I'll be comin' home
The lyrics to Michael Bublé's "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a heartfelt song about the longing for home during the Christmas season. The song was first recorded by Bing Crosby in 1943 during World War II and is now considered a holiday classic. The lyrics begin with a promise to return home for Christmas, assuring the loved ones that they can count on the singer's presence for the holiday season. The lyrics describe an idyllic Christmas setting, complete with snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree. As Christmas Eve approaches, the singer declares that they will be where the "love light gleams" - a symbol of warmth and comfort during the holiday season. The song concludes with a comforting message that even though the singer may not physically make it home, they'll still be there in spirit, with the closing line "if only in my dreams."
The song is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the longing for reunions with loved ones during the Christmas season. The lyrics evoke the sense of nostalgia, homesickness, and yearning for home that many listeners can relate to regardless of their location or circumstances. Moreover, the line "if only in my dreams" echoes the emotional distance between the singer and their loved ones, a message that resonates with anyone who may also be far from home during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I promise to return home for Christmas
You can count on me
You can rely on me to fulfill my promise
Please have some snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
I hope you have a festive holiday season with the classic decorations and gifts
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
On Christmas Eve, you will find me in a place filled with love and happiness
Oh, I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Even if I cannot physically make it home, I will be there in spirit
I'll be comin' home
I will return home
My darling, Christmas eve will find me
Right where the love light gleams
My love, I will be in a place full of warmth and affection on Christmas Eve
And I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I will make it home for Christmas, even if it's just in my dreams
I'm comin' home, oh yes
I'll be comin' home
I'll be comin' home
I am taking every step to make sure I will be home for Christmas
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melanirosari6286
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have some snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree
Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
@jomess7879
My dad liked this song and would randomly sing it. He went home to be with Jesus on Christmas day 2019. I guess he kept his word
@akierrah3329
Awww this both breaks and warms my heart. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. God bless 💕
@dellamysko2435
Prayers for your family this year
@cvonhessen
Merry Christmas to you & your family. Your father is happy with God in Heaven & he’ll sing with the angels 🌹
@arayaariyasombad9975
Players for you and your family
@jan0201
Merry Christmas n am sure you are going to enjoy the Christmas with the rest of the your family. Stay Safe n observe social distancing. 😷🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🍷🥂🥂🍻
@myheadisafilingcabinet
christmas songs always make me just feel better. i don’t care if it’s april or i am sobbing, play me a christmas song and i will have the biggest smile on my face
@scearpdigital4924
This guy and his music are truly a blessing to humankind.
@theseventhday3291
Hits differently when you can't go home for Christmas
@aethrics2557
Really does 😭