Christmases When You Were Mine
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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'Cause I don't wanna think about that right now
'Cause everything I want is miles away
Snow covered little town
My momma's in the kitchen, worrying about me
Season's greetings, hope you're well
Well I'm doing alright
If you were wondering
I know this shouldn't be a lonely time
But there were Christmases when you were mine
I've been doing fine without you, really
Up until the nights got cold
And everybody's here, except you, baby
Seems like everyone's got someone to hold
But for me it's just a lonely time
'Cause there were Christmases when you were mine
Merry Christmas everybody
That'll have to be something I just say this year
I'll bet you got your mom another sweater
And were your cousins late again
When you were putting up the lights this year
Did you notice one less pair of hands
I know this shouldn't be a lonely time
But there were Christmases when I didn't wonder how you are tonight
'Cause there were Christmases when you were mine
You were mine
The lyrics of Taylor Swift's song, Christmases When You Were Mine, depicts a heartbroken individual during Christmastime. The setting described in the song - a snow-covered little town with everyone gathered for Christmas - is a stark contrast to the singer's feelings of loneliness and missing someone who used to be an important part of her life. She addresses this person, who is no longer with her, asking them to take down the mistletoe because she doesn't want to think about them. She tries to convince herself that she's doing alright without them, but she's not sure. The holidays bring back memories of the times when they were together, and it's hard for her to ignore the fact that she's alone now.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the loneliness that the singer is feeling. She knows that Christmastime is not supposed to be a lonely time, but there were times when the person she's missing now was with her. Despite her efforts to move on from the relationship, she's reminded of the happier times they shared together, and it's hard for her to let go of those memories.
The second verse shows that the singer is aware that the person she's missing is not spending Christmas with her. She wonders if he's spending it with his family, and if he got his mom another sweater as a gift. She imagines him putting up Christmas lights but notices one less pair of hands. She acknowledges that Christmas will not be the same now that they're not together.
Overall, the song explores the pain of missing someone during the holidays and nostalgia for the past. It highlights how even though the holidays are supposed to be a happy time, not everyone is filled with joy during that time of the year.
Line by Line Meaning
Please take down the mistletoe
I don't want any reminders of you.
'Cause I don't wanna think about that right now
I can't handle the thought of you at this moment.
'Cause everything I want is miles away
You are far away and I can't have you here.
Snow covered little town
The town is covered in snow and it seems quieter than usual.
My momma's in the kitchen, worrying about me
My mother is concerned about me and how I am feeling.
Season's greetings, hope you're well
I hope you are doing well and enjoying the holiday season.
Well I'm doing alright
I am doing okay, despite missing you.
If you were wondering
If you are curious about how I am doing.
Lately I can never tell
I have been having trouble figuring out how I feel lately.
I know this shouldn't be a lonely time
The holiday season is usually not a lonely time, but it feels that way without you.
But there were Christmases when you were mine
I remember spending the holiday season with you and miss those times.
I've been doing fine without you, really
I have been managing without you, but it is harder during the holiday season.
Up until the nights got cold
I was doing well until the weather got colder and the holiday season began.
And everybody's here, except you, baby
Everyone is gathered together for the holiday season, except for you.
Seems like everyone's got someone to hold
Everyone around me seems to have someone to spend the holiday season with.
For me it's just a lonely time
The holiday season is a lonely time for me without you here.
Merry Christmas everybody
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
That'll have to be something I just say this year
I won't be spending Christmas with you this year.
I'll bet you got your mom another sweater
I imagine you got your mother another sweater as a gift.
And were your cousins late again
I wonder if your cousins were late again this year.
When you were putting up the lights this year
I wonder if you put up Christmas lights this year.
Did you notice one less pair of hands
Did you notice that I wasn't there to help you put up the lights?
I know this shouldn't be a lonely time
The holiday season is usually not a lonely time, but it feels that way without you.
'Cause there were Christmases when I didn't wonder how you are tonight
I remember spending the holiday season with you and not having to wonder how you are doing tonight.
'Cause there were Christmases when you were mine
I miss spending the holiday season with you when we were together.
You were mine
I used to be with you during the holiday season, but now you are not here.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Elisabeth Wagner Rose, Nathan Paul Chapman, Taylor Alison Swift
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bellariaekaputri45
Please take down the mistletoe
'Cause I don't wanna think about that right now
'Cause everything I want is miles away
In a snow covered little town
My momma's in the kitchen, worrying about me
Season's greetings, hope you're well
Well I'm doing alright
If you were wondering
Lately I can never tell
I know this shouldn't be a lonely time
But there were Christmases when you were mine
I've been doing fine without you, really
Up until the nights got cold
And everybody's here, except you, baby
Seems like everyone's got someone to hold
But for me it's just a lonely time
'Cause there were Christmases when you were mine
Merry Christmas, everybody
That'll have to be something I just say this year
I'll bet you got your mom another sweater
And were your cousins late again?
When you were putting up the lights this year
Did you notice one less pair of hands?
I know this shouldn't be a lonely time
But there were Christmases when I didn't wonder how you are tonight
'Cause there were Christmases when you were mine
You were mine
@roxanadragos8700
"I know this shouldn't be a lonely time, but there were Christmases when you were mine" :(
It's so sad, but still, so beautiful. This woman is amazing! I love this so much...
@roxanadragos8700
This song is perfect to listen this year, 2020, because a lot of people can't meet their families and friends, especially if they are from a different country
@ikiniuhulu
" Did you put up the christmas lights this year? Did you notice a one less pair of hands?"🥺😭
@jimpauloovejera2599
What does that mean?
@SpeedHunter020
@@jimpauloovejera2599 Previous Christmases, they put up the Christmas lights together. But since they split apart, she isn't there to help him anymore.
@gngcosmic
i've not listened to this song in years, my heart broke again.
@kathh_1467
Same
@gsiya4023
I'm listening to this recently
I never knew of it cause it was the Christmas edition
@kayladarling9117
Walking down an aisle at the store trying to hide tears running down due to this song playing...... far to many emotions
@moistorphan
I wasn't even in a relationship but this made me cry like a little witch