An Old Christmas Card
Nostalgic Holiday Echoes: Unwrapping the Sentimental Tale of An Old Christmas Card
Lyrics
There's an old Christmas card in an old dusty trunk
There is an old Christmas card stored in an old dusty trunk.
And it brings back sweet memories dear to me
The card evokes fond and cherished memories for the speaker.
'Though it's faded and worn, it's as precious as the morn
Despite being faded and worn, the card holds significant value akin to the preciousness of a morning.
When I found it 'neath our first Christmas tree
The speaker discovered the card beneath their initial Christmas tree.
I thrill with every word, every line
Each word and line of the card fills the speaker with excitement and joy.
Guess I'm always sentimental 'round this time
The speaker admits to being sentimental during the Christmas season.
Pardon me if a tear falls among my Christmas cheer
Apologizing for any tears shed amidst the festive atmosphere, as these tears are prompted by memories associated with the old Christmas card.
It's the memory of an old Christmas card
The emotions stirred by the card are attributed to the memories it holds.
You know, I don't know why I get to feeling sentimental about this time, every year
The speaker expresses an annual recurrence of sentimental feelings around this time of year, without fully understanding the reason behind it.
But every time I see a Christmas card I somehow can't help reminiscing
Seeing a Christmas card triggers a wave of nostalgic memories for the speaker.
About the very first Christmas that you and I spent together
Reflections on the first Christmas shared with a loved one.
What a beautiful Christmas card you gave me that year
Complimenting the beauty of the Christmas card received that particular year.
Why I know you must have looked through thousands of cards
Speculating that the sender must have sifted through numerous cards to find one with a touching poem.
To find that wonderful poem that still brings a tear to my eyes
The poem within the card still has the power to move the speaker to tears.
I thrill with every word, every line
Similar to line 6, each part of the card continues to evoke strong emotions for the speaker.
Guess I'm always sentimental 'round this time
Reiteration of the speaker's inclination toward sentimentality during the Christmas season.
Pardon me if a tear falls among my Christmas cheer
Apology for tears mingling with the festive joy, caused by the poignant memories linked with the old Christmas card.
It's the memory of an old Christmas card
Reaffirmation that the tears are a result of reminiscing about the old Christmas card and the associated memories.
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