Blue Christmas
Presley (Elvis) Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
(Ooh-ahh-ooh)
(Ooh, ahh-ooh)
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
The song "Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley is a classic holiday track that captures the feeling of loneliness and heartbreak during the festive season. The song is about missing someone during Christmas, and the singer expresses his sadness at the thought of having a blue Christmas without his loved one. He describes how the decorations on the Christmas tree won't be the same without his partner, and how the memories of them together are making him feel blue. The chorus emphasizes this feeling, with the repetition of "blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas."
The second verse of the song speaks about the contrast between the singer's blue Christmas and his partner's Christmas of white. While the latter may be happy and festive, he will still feel sad and alone without his loved one. The song captures the familiar feeling of nostalgia during Christmas and the way it can bring up memories of lost loves and missed opportunities. Even though the song is melancholic in tone, it has become a beloved holiday classic and is played every year during the festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have, I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I will experience a melancholic Christmas because you won't be with me.
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
The thought of spending my holiday season without you is causing me sadness and grief.
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The Christmas ornaments on the evergreen tree, in colors of crimson red and leafy green, symbolize beauty and happiness that will be incomplete without your presence.
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The holiday feeling won't be complete, darling, without your companionship.
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
As soon as the blue snowflakes start falling, my mind will fill with recollections of you.
That's when those blue memories start calling
Those wintry blues trigger memories from the past to lead me into more sadness and contemplation.
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
You will be content with your festive white Christmas, without me.
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
However, I will be downhearted, sad and alone during this holiday season, without you.
Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay W Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bigmuggs123
The ultimate man crush. How handsome was Elvis in his heyday.
@johnconway6976
And this is at age 33. Not fair at all. There's a reason handsome is followed by the word "devil." 😅😈
@sharronbenson5053
Faye, I'm 73 as well, and his music is still my favorite. He lives. 😉
@gregnormal55.
Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe
@sarahaziz8548
Really not fair. The singers nowadays are nothing close to Elvis. Elvis was everything. Voice, looks, charisma. God sent. And a good n kind soul too. Rip Elvis. Forever loved n missed.❤
@aixaadame3390
Have you seen Luis Miguel? He has all that that you've mentioned...
@LilyWartenbe134
He is not dead he a preacher
@suecole5543
Have you ever seen a man who looks as good as this.. The voice of an angel and the vocal range is amazing. Amazing human being .I love his kindness and his honesty.💗💗💗💗💗
@TurboMountTV
Have you ever seen a woman who looks as good as this??
I thought it was an original Jeannie C. Riley at first.
That is the look they were going for obviously.
@fayemcmeeken6086
I might be 73 and Elvis has been gone for 40 plus years, however he's still the King of Rock and Roll