A Christmas Prayer
The Penguins Lyrics


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I pray that my love is home for Christmas
And reigns her presence near that Christmas tree
She's been away since last Christmas, Christmas day
I am so lonely and stay this way

I pray that my love is home for Christmas
Oh my, what a Christmas that would be
I pray that my love is home for Christmas
And brings her presence near that Christmas tree
She's been away since last Christmas, Christmas day
I am so lonely and stay this way





I pray that my love is home for Christmas
Oh my, what a Christmas that would be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Penguins's song "A Christmas Prayer" reflect the hope and longing of the singer for their loved one to be home for Christmas. The singer expresses their desire for their love to be present and by their side, emphasizing the significance of having their company during the holiday season. The repetition of the phrase "She's been away since last Christmas, Christmas day" highlights the singer's loneliness and the longing they have felt for their love's return.


The singer's prayer for their love to come home for Christmas demonstrates their deep yearning and the emotional impact of their absence. The repetition of the line "Oh my, what a Christmas that would be" further emphasizes the singer's anticipation and the joy that would come with their love's presence during the holiday. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of hope, longing, and the importance of togetherness during the festive season.


Line by Line Meaning

I pray that my love is home for Christmas
I fervently hope that the person I love will be able to come back home and spend Christmas with me


And reigns her presence near that Christmas tree
And brings the warmth and joy of her presence close to the beautiful Christmas tree we have


She's been away since last Christmas, Christmas day
She has been absent from my life since the previous Christmas, starting from Christmas day


I am so lonely and stay this way
I feel incredibly lonely and continue to feel this way without her presence


Oh my, what a Christmas that would be
Oh my, how wonderful and magical it would be if she could be home for Christmas




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BUCK RAM

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Comments from YouTube:

@bluenote824jones7

My fav by this great group

@lawrencedorfman5543

a super classic song, group and lead/ TYVM

@paulriofski7982

Wow, Charles, how cool; a Buck Ram Christmas song recorded by the Penguins on Mercury! I'm surprised Buck did not include it on the Platters' 1963 Christmas album.

@bluenote824jones7

Buck ram wrote some great songs

@Choock5219