Lyrics
Every December
Reflecting on events that happen every December.
In the bitter snowy weather
Describing the harsh, snowy weather of December.
We'd carol and be merry at my parent's place
Recalling joyful caroling experiences at the singer's parents' home.
You'd light up the room
Complimenting someone who brought joy and brightness to gatherings.
Just like how you do
Comparing the person to a great gift in the eyes of the singer.
You were the greatest gift a girl could ever dream of
Expressing deep appreciation for the person as a valuable gift.
But seasons change and people do to
Acknowledging the inevitability of change in seasons and people.
After years of mistletoein' with you
Reflecting on past experiences of sharing mistletoe moments.
You're my ghost of Christmas past
Referring to the person as a lingering memory, reminiscent of Christmas past.
The love I thought would last
Expressing disappointment that the once-thought everlasting love didn't endure.
Now it's jingle bells and deck the halls with empty frames a'haunting my walls
Describing the current holiday atmosphere with loneliness and haunting memories.
Every year you keep on coming back
Highlighting the persistent return of memories each year.
You're my ghost of Christmas past
Reiterating the presence of the person as a ghost of Christmas past.
Ghost of Christmas past
Repeating the concept of the person being a ghost from Christmases gone by.
You got down on one knee
Recalling a significant moment when the person proposed on one knee.
In the sparkle of the tree
Describing the romantic setting under a sparkling Christmas tree.
It's the memory that follows me wherever I go
Emphasizing the lasting impact of the proposal as a persistent memory.
Santa wasn't watching
Indicating that the act wasn't observed by Santa, suggesting a lack of divine approval.
So I threw away your stocking
Symbolic action of discarding the person's stocking.
And smashed your ornament to pieces on the ground
Expressing a more intense emotional reaction by smashing an ornament.
You linger round so what can I do
Acknowledging the persistent presence of memories despite efforts to move on.
After years of mistletoein' with you
Reiterating past experiences of sharing mistletoe moments with the person.
You're my ghost of Christmas past
Reaffirming the person's status as a ghost of Christmas past.
The love I thought would last
Expressing the disappointment of a love that was expected to endure.
Now it's jingle bells and deck the halls with empty frames a'haunting my walls
Describing the current holiday atmosphere with emptiness and haunting memories.
Every year you keep on coming back
Highlighting the cyclical return of haunting memories each year.
You're my ghost of Christmas past
Reaffirming the person's presence as a ghost of Christmas past.
Ghost of Christmas past
Repeating the concept of the person being a ghost from Christmases gone by.
I know you're sleeping next to her tonight
Acknowledging the reality of the person being with someone else currently.
But I swear I see your shadow in the firelight
Describing a hallucination or intense imagination of seeing the person's shadow.
You're my ghost of Christmas past
Reaffirming the person's status as a ghost of Christmas past.
The love I thought would last
Expressing the disappointment of a love that was expected to endure.
Now it's jingle bells and deck the halls with empty frames a'haunting my walls
Describing the current holiday atmosphere with emptiness and haunting memories.
Every year you keep on coming back
Highlighting the cyclical return of haunting memories each year.
You're my ghost of Christmas past
Reaffirming the person's presence as a ghost of Christmas past.
Ghost of Christmas past
Repeating the concept of the person being a ghost from Christmases gone by.
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