I'll Be Home for Christmas
Velasquez Jaci Lyrics

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I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know, it's a long road back
I promise you
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree

Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light leads
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

Oh, Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light leads
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

If only in my dreams...

Overall Meaning

In "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Velasquez Jaci, the singer expresses their deep longing for a place they adore, even more so during the holiday season. Despite their awareness of the great distance that separates them from their home, they make a solemn vow to come back for Christmas. They assure their loved ones through the lyrics that they can always rely on them to be there for the holiday season. The singer hopes to experience the quintessential elements of Christmas such as snow, mistletoe, and presents nestled under the tree. However, even if they are only able to return home in their dreams, they remain committed to the promise of being there in spirit.

The song speaks to individuals who are not able to be with their loved ones during the festive season, likely due to external circumstances such as military service or personal reasons. The lyrics reveal the true essence of Christmas for many, which is being connected with family and friends. Even though the singer may not be able to experience the warmth and love of home physically, they are determined to manifest this sense of belonging and love through the power of imagination and memory.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
I am thinking about a place that I love very much

Even more than I usually do
I am thinking about that place even more than usual

And although I know, it's a long road back
Even though I know it will take a long time to get there

I promise you
I promise you

I'll be home for Christmas
I will come home for Christmas

You can count on me
You can trust me to do what I promised

Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope there is snow and mistletoe

And presents under the tree
And that there are presents under the tree

Christmas Eve will find me
I will be there on Christmas Eve

Where the love light leads
Wherever love takes me

If only in my dreams
Even if I can only be there in my dreams.