Blue Christmas
The Blue Hawaiians (Holiday) Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white
(instrumental break)
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue christmas
The lyrics to Blue Christmas by The Blue Hawaiians (Holiday) speak of the sadness and longing felt during the holiday season when a loved one is absent. The singer laments that their Christmas will be blue without their significant other, and even simple decorations like the green Christmas tree with red decorations won't feel the same without them there. The mention of "blue snowflakes" and "blue memories" further emphasize the melancholy mood of the song. The singer acknowledges that their absent loved one may be doing just fine with a "Christmas of white" - meaning a snowy, traditional holiday - but for the singer, it will be a blue Christmas.
The repetition of "blue" is significant in this song, as it not only refers to the singer's feelings of sadness and loneliness, but it also plays on the double meaning of "blue" in relation to music. In jazz and blues music, "blue" often refers to a melancholy or sad feeling, making it a fitting word choice for a holiday song that is more somber in tone. Overall, Blue Christmas is a poignant reminder that the holiday season can be difficult for those who are missing someone special in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue christmas without you
I will be spending Christmas feeling sad and lonely without you
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Even thoughts of Christmas and you not being there will make me sad
Decorations of red on a green christmas tree
The usual Christmas decorations on a tree will not be enough to bring me cheer
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The holiday season won't feel complete without you by my side
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
When the cold snow falls, memories of our time together will come flooding back
That's when those blue memories start calling
Memories of us can be triggered by the sights and sounds of the winter season
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white
You may be having a good Christmas without me, surrounded by snow
But I'll have a blue, blue blue blue christmas
But for me, Christmas will still feel lonely, sad, and incomplete without you
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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