I'll Be Home For Christmas
Missy Robertson Lyrics


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I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under 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 count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under my tree

Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas




If only in my dreams
If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

In "I'll Be Home for Christmas," Missy Robertson sings of the longing to return to a place she loves during the holiday season. She describes how much more she dreams of this place than usual, and although she knows the journey back will be a long one, she promises to make it. She then assures her loved ones that she will be home for Christmas, even if only in her dreams. The song is a poignant depiction of the homesickness that many experience during this time of year, especially those who are unable to physically be with their loved ones. The lyrics are a reminder that, no matter where we are, the warmth of the memories we cherish can provide comfort and bring us home in spirit.


The song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" has a long and storied history. The tune was written in 1943 by lyricist Kim Gannon and composer Walter Kent, and it was originally aimed at soldiers fighting in World War II who were unable to be home with their families for the holidays. The first recorded version of the song was performed by Bing Crosby that same year, and it quickly became a hit. Since then, many other artists have covered the song, from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley to Michael Buble. It has become a beloved standard of the holiday season and an enduring symbol of the importance of family and home.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
I'm spending the night lost in thoughts of a place dear to me


Even more than I usually do
My love for that place has grown stronger than my usual emotions


And although I know it's a long road back
Despite the fact that the journey back to that place is far and difficult


I promise you
I vow to you


I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present and with loved ones for Christmas


You can count on me
You can rely on me to be there


Please have snow and mistletoe
I suggest for there to be snow and mistletoe at the place I will be for Christmas


And presents under the tree
I hope there will be gifts under the Christmas tree


Christmas eve will find me
I will be there on Christmas Eve


Where the love light gleams
At a place where love shines and flourishes


I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present and with loved ones for Christmas


If only in my dreams
Even if it's only in my imagination or dreams


I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present and with loved ones for Christmas


You can count on me
You can rely on me to be there


Please have snow and mistletoe
I suggest for there to be snow and mistletoe at the place I will be for Christmas


And presents under my tree
I hope there will be gifts under the Christmas tree


Christmas eve will find me
I will be there on Christmas Eve


Where the love light gleams
At a place where love shines and flourishes


I'll be home for Christmas
I will be present and with loved ones for Christmas


If only in my dreams
Even if it's only in my imagination or dreams




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kim Gannon, Walter Kent

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@hestheMaster

Missy has the best singing voice of all of them!

@bettygarcia8366

Love her so much

@bettygarcia8366

My grandbaby is singing it at her talent show

@terryallen9322

This song goes right into the christmas season

@christianweatherbroadcasti3491

Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him.
John 3:16
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@jerryforeman4543

Who is singing this song?

@tuter1972

Missy Robertson

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