White Christmas
Robert Downey Jr. & Vonda Shepard Lyrics

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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
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!

Overall Meaning

The song "White Christmas" is a timeless classic that connotes nostalgia and the desire to experience the same joyous holiday celebrations like in the past. The lyrics reflect the singer's yearning for a traditional holiday where the snow blankets the ground and the winter wonderland is at its best. The melody conveys a sense of tranquility that makes the listener want to cocoon themselves in the warmth of their home while snuggling up to a loved one. The lyrics beautifully capture the winter magic and all the fond memories that made the holiday season so special, such as hearing sleigh bells or gazing at the treetops, all enshrouded in pristine white snow.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
I fervently desire a Christmas with snow and joy.

Just like the ones I used to know.
Like the happy Christmases of my past.

Where the treetops glisten, and children listen,
With shining tree tops and attentive children,

To hear, sleigh bells in the snow.
To hear the ringing bells of a sleigh in the snow.

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
I desperately long for a snowy, happy Christmas.

With every Christmas card I write.
With each holiday card I send, I hope for snow.

May your days be merry and bright,
May your days be filled with happiness and light.

And may all your Christmases be white!
And may all of your Christmases be as festive and snow-filled as this one.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin

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