White Christmas
SWV 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
And may all your Christmases be white
(May your days be merry and bright)
And may all your Christmases be white
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
Oh, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card that I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
The lyrics to SWV's version of White Christmas speak to the nostalgia and longing for a traditional, snowy Christmas. The first line sets the tone, as the singer dreams of a white Christmas, just like the ones they used to know. The image of treetops glistening and children listening for sleigh bells in the snow conjures up an idyllic Christmas scene from the past, setting up a contrast with the present.
The second verse expands on this dream, with the singer expressing a desire for every Christmas card they write to convey this sentiment. The wish for the listener's days to be merry and bright is a common Christmas sentiment, but it takes on a special significance in this context. By the final repetition of the chorus, the singer's dream of a white Christmas has expanded to include everyone's Christmases being white, emphasizing the universality of this desire for tradition and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I long for a snowy Christmas filled with joy and wonder
Just like the ones I used to know
Similar to the enjoyable Christmases of my past
Where the treetops glisten
When the trees are covered with snow, they shine in the sunlight
And children listen
Kids eagerly anticipate the sound of sleigh bells
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
They long to hear the magical sound of a sleigh ride in winter
With every Christmas card I write
For all of the holiday greetings that I send out
May your days be merry and so bright
May you have a cheerful and radiant holiday season
And may all your Christmases be white
May your future Christmases be filled with snow and joy
May your days be merry and bright
May you experience a joyful and radiant Christmas season
And may all your Christmases be white
I hope all of your future Christmases are filled with snow and joy
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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