She is best known for her Christmas song "No Christmas for me", which became a YouTube success in 2007. Zee Avi on this song: “This song was inspired by everything i’ve experienced/read/watched/heard of from movies or stories, about one’s lover being far away for Christmas, be it serving in the army, college, another country, peace corps etc… In a way, it’s also about not losing hope. (…) The words in this one are simple and direct. (…) I stayed with the ‘silent movie feel’ as i think it suits the song.”
Zee Avi's debut album 'Zee Avi' was released May 19, 2009.
No Christmas For Me
Zee Avi Lyrics
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For the simple reason being you're not here
There won't be eggnogs by the cozy fire
There won't be glasses of mulled wine either
There won't even be a Christmas tree
'Cause you're not here to light it up with me
'Cause I miss him, yes, I miss him oh so dearly
I haven't sent him his Christmas card
'Cause that would mean we really are apart
The Christmas stockings are as empty as my heart
I know you're away doing something good
But just this once, baby, if you could
You know you can, and you know should
'Cause Christmas won't be Christmas...
Without you...
Two days to Christmas and I'm still waiting outside
Wishing upon a star that you'll be coming home tonight
But it was cold, it was getting late
Sadly, I crept back into bed
But then I felt a soft kiss on my cheek
I opened my eyes, and there my baby was...
With me...
My baby came back for me
Merry Christmas, baby
The lyrics to Zee Avi's "No Christmas For Me" paints a picture of a somber holiday season for the singer. She laments the absence of her loved one and how it takes away the joy of the festivities. She lists all the things that won't happen because her partner isn't around - no eggnogs, no mulled wine, and no Christmas tree. The singer feels the emptiness of her heart and compares it to the empty Christmas stockings. She reunites with her partner two days before Christmas, and the song ends on a happy note.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who may feel alone during the holiday season. This season is often associated with warmth, joy, and the company of loved ones. Zee Avi's song highlights the reality of those who cannot be with their loved ones due to various reasons. The song's theme and lyrics capture the emotional and sentimental aspects of what Christmas means to different people.
Overall, "No Christmas For Me" is a touching and romantic song that illustrates how the absence of a loved one can affect the holiday season. It puts into perspective that the happiest moments are made in the company of those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
No, there won't be Christmas for me this year
I won't be celebrating Christmas this year
For the simple reason being you're not here
Because you are not here
There won't be eggnogs by the cozy fire
I won't be having eggnogs by the cozy fire
There won't be glasses of mulled wine either
I won't be having glasses of mulled wine either
There won't even be a Christmas tree
I won't even have a Christmas tree
'Cause you're not here to light it up with me
Because you're not here to light up the Christmas tree with me
Oh, Santa honey, won't you bring my baby back to me?
I'm asking Santa to bring my baby back to me
'Cause I miss him, yes, I miss him oh so dearly
Because I miss him so dearly
I haven't sent him his Christmas card
I haven't sent him his Christmas card
'Cause that would mean we really are apart
Because that would mean we are really apart
The Christmas stockings are as empty as my heart
The Christmas stockings are as empty as my heart
I know you're away doing something good
I know you're away doing something good
But just this once, baby, if you could
But if you could do it just this once, baby
You know you can, and you know should
I know you can and should do it
'Cause Christmas won't be Christmas...
Because without you, Christmas won't be Christmas
Without you...
Without you
Two days to Christmas and I'm still waiting outside
It's two days to Christmas and I'm still waiting outside
Wishing upon a star that you'll be coming home tonight
I'm wishing upon a star that you'll be coming home tonight
But it was cold, it was getting late
But it was cold and it was getting late
Sadly, I crept back into bed
Sadly, I crept back into bed
But then I felt a soft kiss on my cheek
But then I felt a soft kiss on my cheek
I opened my eyes, and there my baby was...
I opened my eyes and there was my baby
With me...
With me
My baby came back for me
My baby came back for me
Merry Christmas, baby
Merry Christmas, baby
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Manda Tory
"No, there won't be Christmas for me this year
For the simple reason being you're not here
There won't be eggnogs by the cozy fire
There won't be glasses of mulled wine either
There won't even be a Christmas tree
'Cause you're not here to light it up with me
Santa honey, won't you bring my baby back to me?
'Cause I miss him, yes, I miss him oh so dearly
I haven't sent him his Christmas card
'Cause that would mean we really are apart
The Christmas stockings are as empty as my heart
I know you're away doing something good
But just this once, baby, if you could
You know you can, and you know you should
'Cause Christmas won't be Christmas without you
It won't be Christmas without you
Two days to Christmas and I'm still waiting outside
Wishing upon a star that you'll be coming home tonight
But it was cold, it was getting late
Sadly, I crept back into bed
But then I felt a soft kiss on my cheek
I opened my eyes, and there my baby was with me
My baby came back for me
Merry Christmas, baby
Merry Christmas, baby
Merry Christmas"
Elie Hoover
I'm so glad I found your voice. Beautiful.
Manda Tory
"No, there won't be Christmas for me this year
For the simple reason being you're not here
There won't be eggnogs by the cozy fire
There won't be glasses of mulled wine either
There won't even be a Christmas tree
'Cause you're not here to light it up with me
Santa honey, won't you bring my baby back to me?
'Cause I miss him, yes, I miss him oh so dearly
I haven't sent him his Christmas card
'Cause that would mean we really are apart
The Christmas stockings are as empty as my heart
I know you're away doing something good
But just this once, baby, if you could
You know you can, and you know you should
'Cause Christmas won't be Christmas without you
It won't be Christmas without you
Two days to Christmas and I'm still waiting outside
Wishing upon a star that you'll be coming home tonight
But it was cold, it was getting late
Sadly, I crept back into bed
But then I felt a soft kiss on my cheek
I opened my eyes, and there my baby was with me
My baby came back for me
Merry Christmas, baby
Merry Christmas, baby
Merry Christmas"
Appletree
Her voice is so soft and beautiful❤️
Mary Singh
Her voice moves from the inside out! She's definitely gonna be on my ipod when her album drops soon!
Mymudroom
Love your voice and style Zee.
Sully's Cafe
One of my favorites from the Holiday CD! Thanks for posting!
Olamild Ent
I heard this song for the first time yesterday. It aired while I was shopping at the mall and I instantly fell in love with the voice. What an amazing piece!
ST24
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!
Mech Mech
Love this every time Christmas is coming~~ love her voice
Beachbums
this song is so wonderful <3