Blue Christmas
Russ Morgan and His Orchestra Lyrics

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The jingle bells are jingling
The streets are white with snow
The happy crowds are mingling
But there's no one that I know

I'm sure that you'll forgive me
If I don't enthuse
I guess I've got the Christmas blues

I've done my window shopping
There's not a store I've missed
But what's the use of stopping
When there's no one on your list
You'll know the way I'm feeling
When you love and you lose
I guess I've got the Christmas blues

When somebody wants you
Somebody needs you
Christmas is a joy of joy
But friends when you're lonely
You'll find that it's only
A thing for little girls and little boys

May all your days be merry
Your seasons full of cheer
But 'til it's January
I'll just go and disappear
Oh Santa may have brought you some stars for your shoes
But Santa only brought me the blues
Those brightly packaged tinsel covered Christmas blues

Oh Santa may have brought you some stars for your shoes

But Santa only brought me the blues
Those brightly packaged tinsel covered Christmas blues

Overall Meaning

In Russ Morgan and His Orchestra's song "Blue Christmas", the singer is feeling down even though everyone around him is happy and festive during the holidays. The jingling bells, snow-covered streets, and crowds of people only amplify his loneliness. He has gone window shopping without finding anything to buy because he has no one to give gifts to. The realization that he is alone and has lost someone he loved has given him the Christmas blues.

The lyrics emphasize the importance of human connections during the holiday season. Even though Christmas is known as a time of joy, those who are alone or have experienced loss can feel isolated and sad. The singer explains that the holiday is not just for little girls and boys, but for those who have someone to love and be loved by. The song ends on a melancholy note as the singer resigns himself to disappearing until January.

Overall, "Blue Christmas" is a poignant reminder that the holiday season can be difficult for some people, and that it is important to reach out to those who may be feeling lonely or left out.

Line by Line Meaning

The jingle bells are jingling
The sound of jingle bells is ringing in my ears

The streets are white with snow
The snow has covered the streets and everything looks white

The happy crowds are mingling
People are moving about and enjoying the Christmas festivities

But there's no one that I know
I am alone and there is no one I recognize in the crowd

I'm sure that you'll forgive me
I hope you will forgive me for not being cheerful

If I don't enthuse
If I do not show happiness and excitement

I guess I've got the Christmas blues
I am feeling sad and down during what should be a happy time

I've done my window shopping
I have gone to look at the items in the store windows

There's not a store I've missed
I have seen all the stores and their displays

But what's the use of stopping
But there is no point in stopping

When there's no one on your list
When there is no one to buy gifts for

You'll know the way I'm feeling
You will understand how I am feeling

When you love and you lose
When you have loved and lost someone or something

I guess I've got the Christmas blues
I am feeling sad and down during what should be a happy time

When somebody wants you
When someone desires your presence

Somebody needs you
When someone requires your help or care

Christmas is a joy of joy
Christmas is a time of happiness and delight

But friends when you're lonely
But when you are alone

You'll find that it's only
You will discover that it is just

A thing for little girls and little boys
Something that only children can fully enjoy

May all your days be merry
I hope that all your days are filled with joy and happiness

Your seasons full of cheer
Let your year be full of merriment and happiness

But 'til it's January
But until January comes

I'll just go and disappear
I will retreat and refrain from socializing

Oh Santa may have brought you some stars for your shoes
You may have received great gifts from Santa

But Santa only brought me the blues
But for me, Santa only brought sadness

Those brightly packaged tinsel covered Christmas blues
I am experiencing a sad feeling during the holiday season despite the glittering decorations and presents

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: SAMMY CAHN, DAVID JACK HOLT

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