Lonely This Christmas
Mud/Mud Lonely Lyrics


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Try to imagine a house that's not a home
Try to imagine a Christmas all alone
That s where I'll be since you left me
My tears could melt the snow
What can I do without you?
I've got no place, no place to go

It'll be lonely this Christmas
Without you to hold
It'll be lonely this Christmas
Lonely and cold
It'll be cold, so cold, without you to hold
This Christmas

Each time I remember the day you went away
And how I would listen to the things you had to say
I just break down as I look around
And the only things I see
Are emptiness and loneliness
And an unlit Christmas tree

It'll be lonely this Christmas
Without you to hold
It'll be lonely this Christmas
Lonely and cold
It'll be cold, so cold, without you to hold
This Christmas

You remember last year when you and I were here
We never thought there'd be an end
And I remember looking at you then
And I remember thinking that Christmas
Must have been made for us
'Cause darling, this is the time of year
That you really, you really need love
When it means so very, very much

(It'll be lonely this Christmas)
So it ll be lonely this Christmas
(Without you to hold) without you to hold
(It'll be lonely this Christmas)
It ll be so very lonely this Christmas
(Lonely and cold) lonely and cold

It'll be lonely this Christmas
Without you to hold
It'll be lonely this Christmas
Lonely and cold
It'll be cold, so cold, without you to hold




This Christmas
Merry Christmas, darling, wherever you are

Overall Meaning

The song "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud is a heart-wrenching ballad about the feeling of loneliness during Christmas. The song tries to paint a picture of a house that no longer feels like a home since the lover left. The singer of the song is reminiscing about last year's Christmas when everything felt perfect with his lover, looking back to that time and feeling empty and alone. Throughout the song, the singer is asking what he can do without his lover by his side, expressing how his tears could melt the snow. The song's chorus emphasizes the feeling of loneliness during Christmas without a significant other's warmth and love. The line, "It'll be cold, so cold, without you to hold this Christmas," captures that feeling.


The song's second verse talks about how the singer remembers the day his lover left him, and listening to the things they had to say could make him break down. The song expresses how the only thing that he can see around him is emptiness, loneliness, and an unlit Christmas tree. The song tries to encapsulate the feeling when everyone is filled with joy and cheer, the music and the lights seem brighter, but everything reminds you of your loneliness. The third verse talks about how last year when they were together, the singer thought that Christmas was made for them, relishing in the warmth and love of their relationship. The song ends with a message to the lover, "Merry Christmas, darling, wherever you are."


Line by Line Meaning

Try to imagine a house that's not a home
Imagine a place that's supposed to be comforting, but without the person you love, it's just a building.


Try to imagine a Christmas all alone
Think about the holiday, but without anyone to share it with, it's just another day.


That s where I'll be since you left me
Because you left me, that's exactly where I'll be - alone and sad during the holidays.


My tears could melt the snow
I'm so sad that it feels like even the coldest of things would be moved by my tears.


What can I do without you?
I'm lost without you and can't figure out how to go on without your presence.


I've got no place, no place to go
Without you, nowhere feels like home, and I don't know where to turn.


It'll be lonely this Christmas
Without your love and companionship, the holiday will feel empty and isolating.


Without you to hold
Your touch and embrace are what make the season special to me, and now it's gone.


Lonely and cold
The absence of your love has left me feeling isolated and empty, even in the coldest of weather.


This Christmas
The time of year that should be filled with love and warmth now feels bleak and unwelcoming to me.


Each time I remember the day you went away
Every time I recall the moment you left, the pain and sadness feels fresh and powerful.


And how I would listen to the things you had to say
I miss the way you used to confide in me and how we would share our thoughts and feelings with each other.


I just break down as I look around
Being alone in a place that used to be full of our love and happiness is heartbreaking, and I can't hold back my emotions.


And the only things I see
Everything around me is a reminder of you, and it's hard to escape that constant ache in my heart.


Are emptiness and loneliness
In your absence, there is nothing in my life except a sense of emptiness and loneliness.


And an unlit Christmas tree
Even the traditional symbol of the season brings me no joy or comfort, since we used to decorate it together.


You remember last year when you and I were here
Remembering our time together during the holidays just makes me even sadder about how empty and lonely things are now.


We never thought there'd be an end
At the time, we believed our love was forever and could survive anything, but now I know that wasn't true.


And I remember looking at you then
I still have vivid memories of the way we looked at each other and how much we cared about each other.


And I remember thinking that Christmas
Back then, I felt like the holiday was made for us, and we were meant to be together during this special time of year.


Must have been made for us
The beauty and warmth of the season felt like they were created specifically for our love story to unfold against.


'Cause darling, this is the time of year
The holiday season is a time when our love should be shining brightest, but instead it's gone.


That you really, you really need love
During the holidays, more than ever, I feel the need for closeness, tenderness, and warmth, but you're not here to provide any of that.


So it ll be lonely this Christmas
Despite my best efforts, the holiday will still feel empty and bleak without you here to share it with me.


It ll be so very lonely this Christmas
The level of isolation and sorrow I'm feeling during this holiday season is almost overwhelming.


Merry Christmas, darling, wherever you are
Despite our separation, I still wish you happiness and joy during this special time of year and beyond.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jeremy Lanning, Michael Chapman, Nicky Chinn

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ThisCharmingMan1984

Try to imagine a house that's not a home
Try to imagine a Christmas all alone
That's where I'll be, since you left me
My tears could melt the snow
What can I do, without you?
I've got no place, no place to go

It'll be lonely this Christmas
Without you to hold
It'll be lonely this Christmas
Lonely and cold
It'll be cold, so cold
Without you to hold
This Christmas

Each time I remember the day you went away
And how I would listen to the things you had to say
I just break down, as I look around
And the only things I see
Are emptiness and loneliness
And an unlit Christmas tree

It'll be lonely this Christmas
Without you to hold
It'll be lonely this Christmas
Lonely and cold
It'll be cold, so cold
Without you to hold
This Christmas

You remember last year, when you and I were together?
We never thought there'd be an end
And I remember looking at you then
And I remember thinking that Christmas must have been made for us
'Cause darlin', this is the time of year that you really, you really need love
When it means so very, very much

So it'll be lonely this Christmas
Without you to hold
It'll be so very lonely
Lonely and cold

It'll be lonely this Christmas
Without you to hold
It'll be lonely this Christmas
Lonely and cold
It'll be cold, so cold
Without you to hold
This Christmas

Merry Christmas darlin', wherever you are...

...and a Merry Christmas from me, too; unless you happen to listen to this when it’s NOT Christmas...you rebel! 👍😀



All comments from YouTube:

@stevenyearn3035

Sitting here in the cold, now an old man, I was privileged to work with these guys the Xmas after it came out,at a well known night club in Oldham. The memories that have just flooded back from when I was a cocky young disc jockey thinking old age would pass me buy has brought tears to my eyes. So you young ones enjoy every moment, it goes quicker than you think. MERRY CHRISTMAS especially to any of the old crew from Baileys or Cats whiskers.

@juliaplowman5423

Merry Christmas to you lovely, and a great big seasonal hug 🤗🎄 xx

@richardpenfold9909

Merry Christmas everyone especially to us of a certain age ❤

@Erwwzu

Hallo Steven ich sende Dir viele gute Grüße aus Deutschland. Ich wünsche Dir Gesundheit. 👍😊

@annthompson3246

Happy Christmas Steven 🎄 have a good Christmas
Its true,youth is wasted on the young, Hugs from Ireland ❤🍀🌹🌺🌹

@juliaplowman5423

@@annthompson3246 some is wasted on the youth, but as for this youth (30 Yrs) I have been spending the last 9 Christmas volunteering with salvation army, helping them get a Christmas dinner on the table for those how have no home or table to visit

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@user-re5li5ly9x

Another Great Christmas song. Here it is December 2023 and I still love to hear this song...
Thankyou for posting this video.
Merry Christmas Everyone..Enjoy!!

@zalauanu3285

Merry Christmas

@MP-hn5ht

This song breaks my heart. The lyrics speak for me in any event. I lost in May my beloved husband after 21 years of happy marriage. We used to enjoy twice the Christmas time as on 24th - Christmas Eve was his birthday also. This year I spent Christmas alone, looking at our pictures from previous years when we were together and happy. Indeed, my tears could melt a mountain of snow.😢

@aliorr9356

Sending you hugs. Hope you're safe and well.

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