Lonely Christmas
Sonny Til & The Orioles Lyrics
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Just won't be a holiday
I'll sit here in my room and cry
Because you went and took your loving away
It's gonna be a sad, sad occasion
'Cause this time I know there won't be
Presents wrapped in any fancy paper
Last year was fine 'cause your love was mine
And I knew you'd come when I call
This year I'll be blue and lonely listening to
The music from the party, 'cross the hall
I could have that Christmas feeling
Every day the whole year through
If you would send the Christmas gift I long for
Darling, tell me once more, "I love you"
Last year was fine 'cause your love was mine
And I knew you come when I call
This year I be blue and lonely listen to
The music from the party, 'cross the hall
Well, I could have the Christmas feeling
Every day the whole year through
If you would send the Christmas gift I long for
Darling, tell me once more, "I love you"
The lyrics of Sonny Til & The Orioles's song Lonely Christmas express the pain and loneliness that the singer is feeling during the holiday season. The singer is lamenting the loss of a loved one, who has taken their love away and left them feeling alone and heartbroken. The holiday season, which is typically a time of joy and togetherness, is now a sad and lonely occasion for the singer. They will be spending Christmas alone in their room, crying and wishing for their loved one to come back.
The singer reminisces about the previous year when they had love and hope, and the knowledge that their loved one would come if they called. This year is different, as the singer is blue and lonely, listening to the music from a party across the hall, and knowing that there won't be any presents on their tree. They long for their loved one to come back and bring the Christmas feeling back into their life. The singer believes that the gift they truly want is the simple assurance that their loved one still loves them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's gonna be a lonely Christmas
The upcoming holiday season will be a sad and lonesome time.
Just won't be a holiday
The holiday won't feel special anymore without the love of the singer's life.
I'll sit here in my room and cry
The singer will spend their time alone in their room crying over the loss of their love.
Because you went and took your loving away
The love of the singer's life has left them, causing the singer to feel sad and alone during the holiday season.
It's gonna be a sad, sad occasion
The upcoming holiday will be a very unhappy and depressing time for the singer.
'Cause this time I know there won't be
This year, the singer is aware that there will not be something specific, such as a gift or celebration.
Presents wrapped in any fancy paper
The singer will not be receiving or giving any gifts that come with pretty wrapping paper.
On the branches of my Christmas tree
There will be no ornaments or gifts placed on the singer's Christmas tree.
Last year was fine 'cause your love was mine
The previous year's holiday season was enjoyable because the singer was in love with the person who has since left them.
And I knew you'd come when I call
The singer was confident in their love last year and believed their partner would be there for them when needed.
This year I'll be blue and lonely listening to
The singer will feel sad and isolate themselves while hearing the sounds of a party taking place nearby.
The music from the party, 'cross the hall
The singer can hear festive music being played at a party taking place close by.
I could have that Christmas feeling
The singer believes they could feel happy during the holiday season.
Every day the whole year through
The singer wishes to be happy and joyful every day of the year, not just during the holiday season alone.
If you would send the Christmas gift I long for
The singer hopes to receive the gift of the love they once had back in their life.
Darling, tell me once more, "I love you"
The singer hopes to hear their partner say the words "I love you" once again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Phil Rose, Sid Sprung
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