I'll Be Home For Christmas
Michael Bublé Lyrics


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I'll be home for Christmas
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
If only in my dreams

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

Overall Meaning

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




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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. 😷🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🍷🥂🥂🍻

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@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 😭

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