White Christmas
The Starlite Singers 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,
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
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
May your days be merry and bright,
And may all your christmases be white
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
May your days be merry and bright,
And may all your christmases be white
And may all your christmases be white (All your christmases be white)
And may all your christmases be white (All your christmases be white)
And may all your christmases be
(All your christmases be white)
(All your christmases be white)
The lyrics to The Starlite Singers' "White Christmas" express a nostalgic yearning for the idyllic snowy holiday season of the singer's past. The opening line "I'm dreaming of a white christmas" sets the wistful tone of the song, as the singer longs for the familiar and comforting traditions of past holidays. The second line "Just like the ones I used to know" emphasizes the singer's sense of longing for the way things used to be.
The chorus of the song repeats the imagery of "treetops glistening" and "sleigh bells in the snow," reinforcing the romanticized image of a white Christmas. The repetition of the phrase "May your days be merry and bright" in the second half of the song serves as a warm holiday wish to the listener, while the final line "And may all your Christmases be white" brings the song full circle, returning to the central image of a snow-filled holiday.
Overall, the song portrays the longing many people feel during the holiday season for the simplicity and nostalgia of their past experiences, while also expressing a heartfelt wish for the happiness of others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white christmas,
I yearn for a Christmas with snow-covered surroundings
Just like the ones I used to know
Similar to those Christmases that I had in the past
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
In a state where the treetops twinkle and kids pay attention
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
To delight in the ringing sound of sleigh bells while it snows
With every christmas card I write
Whenever I create a Christmas card
May your days be merry and bright,
I hope you experience a cheerful and luminous holiday season
And may all your christmases be white
I hope every single one of your Christmases will have snow
And may all your christmases be white (All your christmases be white)
May each Christmas of yours be snowy
And may all your christmases be white (All your christmases be white)
May each Christmas of yours be snowy
And may all your christmases be
(All your christmases be white)
(All your christmases be white)
Wishing for nothing but snow in all your Christmases.
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.