Where'd You Go
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Oh, oh, hmm
Where are you Christmas
Why can't I find you
Why have you gone away
Where is the laughter
You used to bring me
Why can't I hear music play
My world is changing
I'm rearranging
Does that mean Christmas changes too

Where are you Christmas
Do you remember
The one you used to know
I'm not the same one
See what the time's done
Is that why you have let me go, oh

Christmas is here
Everywhere, oh
Christmas is here
If you care, oh

If there is love in your heart and your mind
You will feel like Christmas all the time

Oh, I feel you Christmas
I know I've found you
You never fade away, oh
The joy of Christmas
Stays here inside us
Fills each and every heart with love

Where are you Christmas
Fill your heart with love, mmhm

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of "Where'd You Go," the singer expresses a profound sense of loss and longing, particularly surrounding the holiday season of Christmas. Initially, they question the very essence of Christmas—where it has gone and why they no longer experience the joy and laughter that once accompanied it. The repetition of the phrase "Where are you Christmas" underscores a nostalgic yearning and a connection to the past. It suggests that Christmas, as a celebration, has transformed into a mere memory or even an elusive concept, drifting further away from the singer's grasp. The imagery of music and laughter emphasizes the traditional joys that are now absent, highlighting a deep emotional disconnect from the merriment that the season used to bring.


As the singer reflects on their changing world, they grapple with the idea that change may come at the cost of lost traditions, such as those associated with Christmas. There's an existential questioning of whether their personal growth and the experiences that life has bestowed upon them might have altered their relationship with the holiday. This exploration of identity is complemented by the acknowledgment of self-transformation over time, as they admit to not being the same person they once were. The emotional depth of this journey implies that change, while inevitable, carries with it the risk of losing touch with what once held significant meaning in their life, including the spirit of Christmas.


As the lyrics progress, the dichotomy between the presence and absence of Christmas becomes increasingly clear. Despite the physicality of Christmas being "everywhere," there exists a yearning for a connection that transcends mere materials or festivities—a connection driven by love and remembrance. The singer suggests that true essence of Christmas is tied to feelings generated from within, hinting at a transformative realization that love plays a crucial role in recapturing the spirit of the season. The idea that the heart and mind must be open to experiencing Christmas serves as a poignant reminder that joy can be rediscovered, but it requires intentionality and emotional willingness.


In the culmination of the song, the singer finds a renewed sense of hope and connection to Christmas, transcending the earlier feelings of loss and absence. They assert that the essence of Christmas never truly fades; rather, it resides within everyone, providing a constant source of joy and love. The final verses encourage listeners to embrace love as a means to reignite the spirit of Christmas, suggesting that the holiday is not solely dependent on external festivities but more on an internal emotional landscape. This journey from despair to hope encapsulates a profound message: while change and loss are inevitable, the enduring spirit of Christmas persists through the love we carry in our hearts, transforming our experience and allowing us to celebrate the holiday season in a deeply meaningful way.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, hmm
An expression of introspection and uncertainty.


Where are you Christmas
A plea for the joy and spirit of Christmas that feels absent.


Why can't I find you
A yearning to reconnect with the festive feelings of joy and love.


Why have you gone away
A sense of loss as the cheerful and comforting essence of Christmas seems to have disappeared.


Where is the laughter
A longing for the happiness and joy that Christmas traditionally brings.


You used to bring me
A reflection on the past when the season was filled with merriment and cheer.


Why can't I hear music play
A feeling of emptiness without the festive sounds that typically accompany the holiday.


My world is changing
Acknowledgment that life is evolving and altering experiences.


I'm rearranging
A sense of attempting to adjust to new realities and emotions.


Does that mean Christmas changes too
A questioning of whether the fundamental spirit and celebration of Christmas shift along with personal changes.


Where are you Christmas
A repeated cry for the joyous spirit that feels distant.


Do you remember
A call to recall the essence and beauty of past celebrations.


The one you used to know
Referring to the familiarity and comfort of past Christmas experiences.


I'm not the same one
Recognition of personal growth and changes that alter one’s perspective.


See what the time's done
Acknowledgment of how time has transformed feelings and experiences.


Is that why you have let me go, oh
Wondering if changes in self have led to a separation from the holiday spirit.


Christmas is here
An affirmation that the holiday season is present despite personal struggles.


Everywhere, oh
Recognition that the presence of Christmas is omnipresent in the environment.


Christmas is here
Reincarnation of the holiday message that it can be felt regardless of circumstances.


If you care, oh
Indication that connection and love are essential to truly experience the joy of the season.


If there is love in your heart and your mind
Affirmation that love is central to the Christmas spirit and overall happiness.


You will feel like Christmas all the time
A belief that love fosters a perpetual state of joy that embodies the spirit of Christmas.


Oh, I feel you Christmas
A realization that if one reflects and embraces, the essence of Christmas can be felt.


I know I've found you
A moment of clarity where the joy of Christmas is recognized as still present.


You never fade away, oh
The understanding that the spirit of Christmas remains alive within us.


The joy of Christmas
The essential happiness and love that define the holiday season.


Stays here inside us
A realization that the true spirit of Christmas is rooted within oneself.


Fills each and every heart with love
A belief that the message of Christmas has the power to cultivate love in everyone.


Where are you Christmas
Once again, a reflection on the search for the presence and spirit of the holiday.


Fill your heart with love, mmhm
A reminder that embracing love is fundamental to experiencing the joy of Christmas.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Horner, Mariah Carey, Wilbur Jennings

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@chairsmissing

Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.

She said "Some days I feel like shit,
Some days I wanna quit, and just be normal for a bit,"
I don't understand why you have to always be gone,
I get along but the trips always feel so long,
And, I find myself trying to stay by the phone,
'Cause your voice always helps me to not feel so alone,
But I feel like an idiot, workin' my day around the call,
But when I pick up I don't have much to say,
So, I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin',
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career,
Me and the rest of the family here singing "Where'd you go?"

I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...

You know the place where you used to live,
Used to barbecue up burgers and ribs,
Used to have a little party every Halloween with candy by the pile,
But now, you only stop by every once and a while,
Shit, I find myself just fillin' my time,
With anything to keep the thought of you from my mind,
I'm doin' fine, and I'm plannin' to keep it that way,
You can call me if you find that you have something to say,
And I'll tell you, I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin',
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career,
Me and the rest of the family here singing "Where'd you go?"

I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...

I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', no longer debatin',
Tired of sittin' and hatin' and makin' these excuses,
For why you're not around, and feeling so useless,
It seems one thing has been true all along,
You don't really know what you've got 'til it's gone,
I guess I've had it with you and your career,
When you come back I won't be here and you can sing it...

Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...



@brigabobo

Where'd you go?
I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever
That you've been gone

She said, "Some days I feel like shit"
Some days I wanna quit, and just be normal for a bit"
I don't understand why you have to always be gone
I get along but the trips always feel so long
And, I find myself tryna stay by the phone
'Cause your voice always helps me when I feel so alone
But I feel like an idiot, workin' my day around the call
But when I pick up I don't have much to say
So, I want you to know it's a little fucked up
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin'
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career
Me and the rest of the family here singing "Where'd you go?"

I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever
That you've been gone
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever
That you've been gone
Please come back home

You know the place where you used to live,
Used to barbeque up burgers and ribs,
Used to have a little party every Halloween with candy by the pile,
But now, you only stop by every once in a while,
Shit, I find myself just fillin' my time,
Anything to keep the thought of you from my mind,
I'm doin' fine, I plan to keep it that way,
You can call me if you find you have somethin' to say,
And I'll tell you, I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin',
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career,
Me and the rest of the family here singing, "Where'd you go?"

I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home

I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', no longer debatin',
Tired of sittin' and hatin' and makin' these excuses,
For while you're not around, and feeling so useless,
It seems one thing has been true all along,
You don't really know what you got 'til it's gone,
I guess I've had it with you and your career,
When you come back I won't be here and you'll can sing it

Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone

Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home



All comments from YouTube:

@shoddy4239

My friend just disappeared and everyone was wondering where he went for a year. And so 1 year later I'm at an airport ready to go to my grandparents house for the summer i get in my seat i look to see who ill be with for the next 6 hours and i see him. He looked at me like NOTHING happened. When i asked him where he went. He said: "I lost my friend." Then i remembered his dog was his LIFE...his dog had ran away and he found it 2 states away with a girl caring for it till it died. Needles to say. He married that woman (not because if the dog) and he now has 2 kids, and a dog. Every thursday...he listens to this song...the day Shoddy died. If you read this whole thing i praise you! Just thought i should share this

@georgeperez1475

God you're so lucky.

@matlevesque8944

Robert J Urquidez  Wow, nice man

@lejendjackson

Robert J Urquidez you better copyright that and sell it to Nicholas Sparks

@davidteague8065

That's beautiful

@xdrankxn

Robert J Urquidez ur cool man im glad u shared this :)

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@keefwalk

My Mom died May 12, 2010 a month after my 13th birthday. She was buried May 18th when which is also her birthday.. I remember crying as they put her in the ground and thinking "What a birthday gift, I'm burying you Mom." I have night terrors about it til this day I'll be 27 next month. Songs like this have been a main to key to helping me make it this far, even after that I been thru nothing but hell.

But I refuse to give up on heaven.

@dishsoap1

Sorry for your loss. 😢

@alanglines8364

So haunting, what you shared here, but may the Lord bless and keep you

@MotionWings37

Imagine heaven is a great book i encourage you to read it. As a Christian i know one day ill be there.

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