She & Him is an American indie folk band consisting of Zooey Deschanel (voc… Read Full Bio ↴She & Him is an American indie folk band consisting of Zooey Deschanel (vocals, keyboards) and M. Ward (guitar, production). The pair first met in 2006 for a movie soundtrack project for the film 'The Go-Getter' in which they recorded a version of Richard and Linda Thompson’s "When I Get To The Border”. Their first studio album, Volume One, was released in March of 2008 on Merge Records. Their second studio album, Volume Two, was released March 23, 2010, just over two years since the release of Volume One. Their third studio album, Volume 3, was released May 7, 2013.

According to Merge, at their initial studio session the two “were immediately struck by one another’s talents and found an instant rapport". During a conversation about their shared love of old records, Zooey let slip that she wrote her own songs, which she recorded alone at home on her computer. Somewhat shy about sharing these musical morsels, she was eventually persuaded to send them to M. Ward. He was instantly impressed, and they soon reconvened at his studio in Portland to begin work. Recorded over a period of several months, between acting work (She) and touring commitments (Him), the pair found time to bring Zooey’s fledgling songs to gorgeous fruition

I'll Be Home For Christmas
She & Him Lyrics

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I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents by the tree

Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas

If only in my dreams

Christmas eve will find me
Where the love light gleams

I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to She & Him's song, "I'll be Home for Christmas," are a poignant reminder of the importance of home during the holiday season. The singer promises to be home for Christmas, reassuring loved ones that they can "count on" her. She asks for snow and mistletoe and presents under the tree, connecting her anticipation for physical gifts with her desire for a cozy, nostalgic experience of the holiday season.

The holiday motifs of snow, mistletoe, and presents all point to a longing for warmth, comfort, and closeness with loved ones. But the singer acknowledges that this may only be possible "if only in my dreams." The line "where the love light gleams" carries a nostalgic, romantic connotation, suggesting an idealized version of home and family warmth. The singer acknowledges that this may not be a reality, but the longing for it is still strong.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be home for Christmas
I will be at my home with my loved ones to celebrate Christmas.

You can count on me
You can rely on me to come home for Christmas.

Please have snow and mistletoe
It would be wonderful if there is snow and mistletoe to set up the ambiance for Christmas.

And presents by the tree
It would be great to gather and open presents around the Christmas tree.

Christmas eve will find me
On Christmas Eve, I'll make sure to be with my loved ones.

Where the love light gleams
I will be present where love shines brightly.

I'll be home for Christmas
I will be there with you to celebrate Christmas.

If only in my dreams
Even if I can't make it physically, I'll still be there with you in my dreams and thoughts.

Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kim Gannon, Walter Kent

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