White Christmas
NewSpring Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright,
And may all your Christmases be white
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright,
And may all your Christmases be white
And may all your Christmases be white, be white
The lyrics of the NewSpring song "White Christmas" entice listeners to dream of a perfect Christmas, just like the ones they used to know. The song describes a winter landscape that is covered in snow and filled with the sound of sleigh bells. According to the lyrics, the perfect Christmas involves a world where treetops glisten and children are outside listening to the sound of the snow falling gently on the ground. The song encourages listeners to imagine a traditional, snow-filled Christmas season filled with joy and love.
The songwriters of this classic Christmas carol painted a picture of Christmas in North America, in the early to mid-20th century, when snow was more prevalent and the winter landscape was abundant, rather than today's world where climate change has resulted in warmer temperatures in many places, and snow is often hard to come by. The lyrics of "White Christmas" tap into people's nostalgia for idealized visions of Christmases past, and the song has become a holiday classic that still resonates with people today, nearly 80 years after it was first composed.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
I am hoping for a snowy Christmas filled with joy and memories of past Christmases.
Just like the ones I used to know
I long for the type of Christmas that I experienced in my childhood, filled with tradition, love and warmth.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
I'd love to see my world transformed into a magical place, where nature sparkles and children stop to appreciate the sounds of the season.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I crave the wondrous sound of our happy traditions brought to life by the wintry snow.
With every Christmas card I write
In every expression of love, I wish for my friends and family to experience a Christmas that is merry and bright.
May your days be merry and bright,
I hope all those I love have happiness in abundance and that their spirit is contagious during the celebratory season.
And may all your Christmases be white
I desire that each and every Christmas brings a sense of purity and peacefulness that only a snowfall can offer - every Christmas should be special in its own way.
And may all your Christmases be white, be white
I repeat my hope and desire for every Christmas to be peaceful, pure and filled with the binding love of family and friends. Let the world be blanketed in the mystical calm of snow brought to light by the brightness of the season.
Writer(s): Irving Berlin
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.