Christmas
Sha Na Na Lyrics


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I'll have a Blue Christmas without you
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,
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas

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

Overall Meaning

Sha Na Na's "Blue Christmas" is a melancholic tune about lost love during the festive season. The singer longs for a past lover who is no longer with them, and they feel isolated and melancholy. The chorus repeats the phrase "blue Christmas" several times, which symbolizes the singer's sadness and loneliness during the holiday season.


The first verse sets the scene by describing the typical Christmas decorations, such as a green Christmas tree, decorated with red ornaments. However, the singer notes that these traditional symbols of the holiday have lost their meaning because the person they love is not with them. The next verse highlights the stark contrast between the sadness the singer is experiencing and the joy and happiness of their previous lover celebrating Christmas without them.


The final verse concludes with the inevitability of the singer's heartbreak and their inability to escape it. The repetition of "blue, blue, blue" emphasizes the extent of their sadness, and the lyrics convey a sense of despair that the singer cannot overcome.


Overall, "Blue Christmas" is a poignant reflection on the pain of lost love during a time of year that is supposed to be filled with joy and happiness. While the song may not offer any hope or resolution to the singer's situation, the haunting melody and powerful imagery of the lyrics make it a moving and relatable tune for anyone experiencing heartbreak during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll have a Blue Christmas without you
I will feel sad and lonely during the Christmas season because you will not be with me


I'll be so blue just thinking about you
The mere thought of being without you during Christmas will make me feel very sad


Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The traditional Christmas decorations of red and green will be present but hold no real significance without you here to share them with me


Won't mean a thing, if you're not here with me
The decorations and festive atmosphere of Christmas will not be enjoyable to me if you are not here to experience them with me


And when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
The snow during Christmas time will seem sad and blue to me, reflecting my feelings of loneliness


That's when those blue memories start callin'
The quietness of the falling snow and the lack of your presence will remind me of times we spent together and make me feel blue


You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white,
You may feel happy and content with your traditional Christmas, but I will not


But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
I will feel very sad and lonely during the Christmas season without you here with me, no matter how much I try to enjoy it


I'll have a Blue Christmas that's certain
I am certain that I will feel very sad and lonely during Christmas without you here with me


And when that blue heartache starts hurtin'
The pain and sadness of not having you here with me during Christmas will be overwhelming and hurtful


But I'll have a blue, blue, blu, blue Christmas
No matter how hard I try to be happy during Christmas, I will only feel sadness and loneliness without you here with me




Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUGH MARTIN, RALPH BLANE

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¡Fantástica felicitación navideña, Emiliano! Me encanta ;-)

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Bell ringers. Sing loud

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