Christmas Time is Here
Straight No Chaser Lyrics


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(Christmas)
The snow's coming down
(Christmas)
I'm watching it fall
(Christmas)
Lots of people around
(Christmas)
Baby please come home
(Christmas)
The church bells in town
(Christmas)
All ringing in song
(Christmas)
Full of happy sounds
(Christmas)
Baby please come home
They're singing 'Deck The Halls'
But it's not like Christmas at all
Cuz I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year
(Christmas)
Pretty lights on the tree
(Christmas)
I'm watching them shine
(Christmas)
You should be here with me
Baby please come home
They're singing 'Deck The Halls'
But it's not like Christmas at all
Cuz I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year
(Christmas)
If there was a way
(Christmas)
I'd hold back this tear
(Christmas)
But it's Christmas day
(Please)
Please
(Please)
Please
(Please)
Please
(Please)
Please
Baby please come home
(Christmas)
Baby please come home
(Christmas)
Baby please come home




(Christmas)
Baby please come home

Overall Meaning

The song "Christmas Time Is Here" by Straight No Chaser is a modern take on the classic holiday tune, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" originally recorded by Darlene Love. The song is about missing someone during the holiday season, as the singer longs for someone to come home and share in the holiday festivities with them. The song begins with a description of a snowy scene, with the snow falling and people bustling about. Despite the happy activity around them, the singer is saddened by the absence of their loved one.


As the song progresses, the singer reminisces about the fun they had with their loved one in years past, recalling the joy they shared during the holiday season. They describe the lights on the Christmas tree and how they should be enjoying them with their loved one, but they are not there. The chorus repeats the plea for the loved one to come home, with a desperate "please" at the end of each line. The song ends with a final plea for the loved one to return home for Christmas.


The song is a poignant reminder of how the holiday season can amplify feelings of loneliness and isolation, particularly for those who are missing loved ones. It conveys the universal human desire for companionship and connection during the holiday season, highlighting the importance of family and loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

(Christmas) The snow's coming down
It is snowing heavily during the Christmas season.


(Christmas) I'm watching it fall
I am enjoying the sight of snowflakes falling during Christmas.


(Christmas) Lots of people around
There are many people gathered together, celebrating Christmas.


(Christmas) Baby please come home
I miss my loved one and wish they were here celebrating Christmas with me.


(Christmas) The church bells in town
The church bells are ringing in the town, signalling the start of Christmas celebrations.


(Christmas) All ringing in song
The church bells are ringing melodiously, adding to the festive spirit of Christmas.


(Christmas) Full of happy sounds
There are sounds of joy and excitement all around, creating a festive atmosphere during Christmas.


(Christmas) Baby please come home
My loved one's absence is deeply felt, and I want them to come home for Christmas.


They're singing 'Deck The Halls'
People are singing the popular Christmas carol 'Deck The Halls'.


But it's not like Christmas at all
The singer feels that it doesn't feel like Christmas without their loved one being present.


Cuz I remember when you were here
The singer remembers past Christmases when their loved one was present, and it was a happier time.


And all the fun we had last year
The singer recalls the enjoyable moments they shared with their loved one during Christmas last year.


(Christmas) Pretty lights on the tree
The Christmas tree is beautifully decorated with lights.


(Christmas) I'm watching them shine
The singer is admiring the beautiful lights on the Christmas tree.


(Christmas) You should be here with me
The singer wishes their loved one was with them to share the beauty of the Christmas decorations.


If there was a way
If it were possible,


(Christmas) I'd hold back this tear
The singer would try to stop themselves from crying during Christmas.


(Christmas) But it's Christmas day
It is Christmas day, a time to celebrate and be happy.


(Please) Please
A plea or request for someone to come back home and celebrate Christmas together.


(Please) Please
Repeated request for their loved one to come back.


(Please) Please
Continued plea for their loved one to return home for Christmas.


(Please) Please
The singer is begging their loved one to come back home.


(Please) Please
Final plea for their loved one to come back home for Christmas.


(Christmas) Baby please come home
The singer's ultimate desire is for their loved one to come back home for Christmas.


(Christmas) Baby please come home
The singer is repeating their plea for their loved one to come back home and celebrate Christmas with them.


(Christmas) Baby please come home
The song ends with the same plea for their loved one to come back home, creating a sense of longing and desire for togetherness during Christmas.




Writer(s): VINCE GUARALDI, LEE MENDELSON

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@mwilliams7511

Absolutely the best version of this song I have ever heard.

@bruceanderson4112

That last cord is the prettiest sound I’ve ever heard. Always makes me wipe away a teardrop.

@erictwele

This rendition is pure gold!

@maverickMD

Listening to this in August.

@kaseywright8881

Oh my gosh, you guys are amazing. 

@arcticwarrior175

As soon as I saw new Christmas songs in my feed I looked to see if they had done my favorite Christmas song. Well done.

@rileytaylor3833

wow that's probably the best version of the Peanuts classic I've heard lately! 

@michaelspangenberg6747

I love it!

@gizmowomble

I saw you guys at Stevenage a few years back I was disappointed with the length of the show it was over before it began and wasn't worth the traveling time there and back but even so you are FANTASTIC

@joeluft8969

Beautiful vocal timbres and excellent arrangement—I only wish the dynamics to express the emotions of the lyrics (tempo, volume, etc.) were better.

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