Blue Christmas
Ray Stevens (Holiday) Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won't mean a thing, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
That's when those blue memories start callin'
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white,
I'll have a Blue Christmas that's certain
And when that blue heartache starts hurtin'
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue, blu, blue Christmas
The lyrics of Ray Stevens' Holiday song Blue Christmas express the singer's longing for someone who is not present during the holiday season. The "you" in the song is someone who is deeply missed, and the singer is feeling blue just thinking about their absence. The decorations and festivities of the season do not bring the same level of joy or excitement without this person there to share them with. The blue snowflakes also symbolize the sadness and loneliness that the singer feels during this time.
The second verse repeats this idea of the singer having a blue Christmas while the person they miss is likely having a happy white Christmas. The heartache of missing them is so strong that it outweighs all of the cheerful surroundings of the holiday season. The repetition of "blue" emphasizes the depth of this feeling and the lasting impact it has on the singer's experience of the holiday.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a Blue Christmas without you
I will experience a sad and lonely Christmas season in your absence
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Even the thought of you not being here with me causes me great sadness
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The traditional festive decorations do not bring me joy or cheer because you are not here to share them with me
Won't mean a thing, if you're not here with me
The holiday season holds no significance or happiness for me if you are not present
And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
As the winter weather turns colder and the snow begins to fall, my loneliness and sadness intensifies
That's when those blue memories start callin'
The season stirs up past memories and reminds me of all the joyous times we shared together
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white,
While you may be living your life just fine, enjoying the holiday season, I am struggling to find any joy or happiness without you
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
I will be consumed by sadness and loneliness, unable to find any happiness or cheer during the Christmas season
I'll have a Blue Christmas that's certain
It is inevitable that I will have a sad and lonely Christmas without you
And when that blue heartache starts hurtin'
The intense feeling of heartache and loneliness will become too much to bear
But I'll have a blue, blue, blu, blue Christmas
My Christmas season will be colored with various shades of blue, representing my sadness, loneliness, and heartache
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERROL THOMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Denny Brownlee
I'm truly honored that the king of novelty songs would do a tribute of my Seymour Swine version of "Blue Christmas." I grew up a Ray Stevens fan, and it's pretty amazing that years later, he would, in a way - return the favor. Blessings Ray!
Jeff Spiller
I still listen to and love your Seymour Swine's "Blue Christmas", Denny ... and I miss seeing you and Sandy around these here parts! I grew up on Ray Stevens music also, and when I started watching this video, I immediately thought of you! God bless you -- have a very merry Christmas!
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Sheila Blackwell
I have always loved your music thank you for all you have giving us.
ACcountryFan
I attempt to make it a point to watch Ray's "Blue Christmas" music video each Christmas season and so here I am once again. I also watch and listen to his other Christmas music videos and audio tracks, too, but this one is a personal favorite given how much I love sausage gravy and biscuits. If there's a choice given I always choose sausage over bacon.
PBNCProductions
Really awesome, I love it! Very well done!
icksnay22222222
When he starts singing for real at the end. 😍
Brown-Streak Studios
i just love how his box set's album has him posing with boxes.
vernon henery
I watch R.S. Nashville ever Saturday night on tv. he is a hoot!!!!
marlan3rd
nicely done!