Blue Christmas
The Campbells Lyrics
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I'll be so blue 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 the when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
That's when those blue memories start callin'
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
The Campbell's song "Blue Christmas" perfectly captures the feeling of missing someone during the holiday season. The lyrics express the sadness and emptiness that one feels when their loved one is not present during the festivities. The singer talks about how they'll have a blue Christmas without their lover, and how they'll be constantly thinking about them. The decorations of red on a green Christmas tree won't be the same without their beloved's presence. The sadness deepens as the blue snowflakes start falling, bringing with them memories of happy times spent together. The singer acknowledges that their loved one might be doing alright with their own "Christmas of white," but for the singer, this will be a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas.
The song captures the essence of what makes Christmas so special - being surrounded by loved ones. It beautifully showcases the feelings of loneliness and yearning that many people experience during the holiday season, especially if they're away from friends and family. The song has been covered by many artists over the years and is considered a classic Christmas tune. Its melancholic lyrics have connected with generations of listeners, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a Blue Christmas without you
I will experience a sad Christmas time without you by my side.
I'll be so blue thinking about you
I will feel overwhelmingly sad because I will constantly think of you.
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
The traditional colors of Christmas, red and green, will be present but will hold no joy without you here.
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The holidays will not be the same or as special without you here with me.
And the when those blue snowflakes start fallin'
When the snowflakes start falling and the weather turns cold, I will feel even more blue and lonely.
That's when those blue memories start callin'
The cold weather and holiday atmosphere will trigger memories of past Christmases with you, making me feel even sadder.
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
I'm sure you will be fine with your snowy white Christmas without me.
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
However, I will still have a sad, blue Christmas without you, filled with memories and longing for your presence.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson
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