Please Come Home For Christmas
Toby Keith (Holiday) Lyrics
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Oh what a Christmas to have the blues
My baby's gone I have no friends
To wish me greetings once again
Crowds will be singing "Silent Night"
Christmas carols by candlelight
Please come home for Christmas
If not for Christmas, by New Year's night
Friends and relations send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
For this is Christmas, yes, Christmas my dear
It's the time of year to be with the one you love
So won't you tell me you'll never more roam
Christmas and New Year's will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
And I'll be happy, I'll be happy, once again
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
And I'll be happy, happy Christmas, once again
In Toby Keith's rendition of "Please Come Home For Christmas," the singer is lamenting the absence of his beloved during what should be a time of celebration. The bells that traditionally ring in the joy of the season instead bring sorrow for him, as he is left to face the holiday blues alone. The loneliness that he feels is amplified by the lack of friends or well-wishers around to offer comfort. As he watches the crowds enjoying the festivities, wishing for someone to share it with, he longs desperately for his lover to return.
As the singer sends his own greetings into the stars, he reminds his lover that this is the season of love and family and that he desperately wants to be reunited with her. He pleads with her to come home by the time of the New Year at the latest, offering the promise of a reunion free of the sorrow and pain that has plagued them in the past. With his plea, he emphasizes the importance of family and the love that holds us all together, even when we are separated by distance and circumstance.
Overall, the song offers a poignant reminder of the bittersweet nature of the holiday season, which can bring feelings of joy and sadness in equal measure.
Line by Line Meaning
Bells will be ringing the sad, sad news
The mood will be melancholy and somber, as the ringing of the bells carry the sorrowful message of loss and loneliness during this holiday season
Oh what a Christmas to have the blues
This Christmas is particularly sad and difficult, as the singer feels a deep sense of sadness and loneliness
My baby's gone I have no friends
The person's loved one is no longer present in their life, and they feel utterly alone without the support of friends or family members
To wish me greetings once again
The artist is longing for the feeling of being wished a warm and joyful greeting during the holiday season, like they have in the past
Crowds will be singing 'Silent Night'
The crowds of people gathered together will be singing the classic Christmas carol, 'Silent Night'
Christmas carols by candlelight
The singing of Christmas carols will be accompanied by the warm light of candles, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere
Please come home for Christmas
The singer is making a plea for their loved one to come back home for the holiday season, as their return would bring great joy and happiness
If not for Christmas, by New Year's night
The artist is willing to wait until New Year's night, if their loved one cannot make it home for Christmas, as the start of a new year would still bring hope and the promise of a fresh start
Friends and relations send salutations
Friends and family members are sending warm holiday greetings and well wishes to the artist
Sure as the stars shine above
There is a sense of certainty and assurance, like the shining stars above, that the holiday season will bring people together in a spirit of love and generosity
For this is Christmas, yes, Christmas my dear
The singer is emphasizing the importance of Christmas and the significance it holds for them and the person they are addressing
It's the time of year to be with the one you love
The holiday season is traditionally a time for spending quality time with loved ones, and the artist is expressing the desire to share this special time with their significant other
So won't you tell me you'll never more roam
The singer is urging their loved one to make a promise that they will always be there for them, and never leave them alone again
Christmas and New Year's will find you home
The singer is hopeful that their loved one will return home for the holidays, either on Christmas or New Year's Day
There'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
If their loved one returns, the singer believes that all the sadness, pain, and heartache they've been feeling will disappear
And I'll be happy, I'll be happy, once again
The artist will finally feel happy and content once their loved one returns home, bringing love and warmth to their lives during the holiday season
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Charles Mose Brown, Gene C. Redd
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