White Christmas
The Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
'May your days be merry and bright
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
'May your days, may your days
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white'
The Marshall Tucker Band's rendition of the classic holiday tune "White Christmas" invokes feelings of nostalgia and longing for simpler times. The lyrics communicate the singer's desire to recapture the joy and wonder of Christmas as it was in the past. The imagery of glistening treetops and the sound of children listening for sleigh bells in the snow create a picture of an idyllic winter wonderland. The repeated chorus of "May your days be merry and bright / And may all your Christmases be white" drives home the sentiment of wishing happiness and joy for everyone during the holiday season.
Beyond the surface-level sentimentality of the lyrics, there is also an underlying commentary on the passage of time and the way that memories can be rose-tinted. By framing the desire for a white Christmas as a type of dream or reverie, the song suggests that this idealized version of the holiday may no longer be attainable in reality. However, the act of writing Christmas cards and wishing for merry days and white Christmases allows the singer to hold onto and share the hope and joy that the holiday brings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
The singer is hopeful for a snowy, cold atmosphere that signifies the beauty of the traditional holiday season.
Just like the ones I used to know
The singer wants to relive the nostalgic and fond memories of previous Christmases that were characterized by white, snowy landscapes.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
The picturesque setting of the white Christmas back then, where snow clung to the branches of the trees and children waited to hear the Christmas bells, is vividly desired by the singer.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
The pleasant and familiar tune of the sleigh bells ringing in the snow symbolizes the idealistic image of the singer's dream.
With every Christmas card I write
The artist expresses his or her wish for the perfect white Christmas through every Christmas card they compose.
'May your days be merry and bright
The recipient of the card is wished joy and cheer during the holiday season.
And may all your Christmases be white'
Finally, the main theme of the song is reiterated in this line - an encompassing hope that all Christmases are graced by the beauty of the white snow and cheerful atmosphere associated with it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
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