Christmas Wish

Wishing for Love: Unwrapping the Emotions in 'Christmas Wish'
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Lyrics

Every snowfall reminds me of you

Reflecting on memories associated with the singer's past experiences of snowfall and connecting them to someone special.

When I look out the window and see the flakes falling I think of how I did too

Seeing snowfall triggers thoughts about a shared experience, possibly with the person mentioned, creating a nostalgic feeling.


With every Christmas that comes and goes

Acknowledging the passage of time through recurring Christmases and the changing perception of what constitutes a home.

I realize a house isn't always your home

Realizing that a physical house does not always equate to a true sense of home, suggesting emotional emptiness.

I know New Years' Eve is just six days away but I don't want to start a new year feeling This way

Expressing a reluctance to face the upcoming New Year with current emotions and a desire for positive change.

So my Christmas wish this year is that you'd come back and you'd be here

Stating the Christmas wish: a yearning for the return of a significant person to bring joy and completeness.


It just doesn't feel right watching movies by myself

Feeling a sense of loneliness during festive activities, emphasizing the absence of the mentioned person.

I avoid all your favorites like Home Alone 2 and Elf

Avoiding shared favorite activities, like watching movies, as a way to cope with the emotional impact of separation.

I don't know why wrapping gifts makes me cry

Expressing an emotional response to the act of wrapping gifts, suggesting a deep connection to holiday traditions.

It's the best time of the year

Contrasting the supposed joyous holiday season with the singer's current emotional state, hinting at internal struggles.

I should be happy but I'm not

Expressing a contradiction between the expected happiness and the actual emotional state during the festive period.


Cause with every Christmas that comes and goes

Reiterating the evolving realization that a house does not guarantee a sense of home, emphasizing the emotional aspect.

I realize a house isn't always your home

Continuing the theme of the changing perception of home during Christmas, suggesting personal growth and understanding.

I know New Years' Eve is just six days away but I don't want to start a new year feeling This way

Repeating the desire to avoid starting the new year with current negative emotions, emphasizing the need for change.

So my Christmas wish this year is that you'd come back and you'd be here

Reaffirming the Christmas wish, expressing hope for the return of the person to bring joy and completeness.


Putting up lights on the tree

Engaging in traditional holiday activities like putting up lights, possibly to evoke positive memories and feelings.

Laughing with my family

Highlighting the joy of spending time with family, contrasting the absence of the significant person during these moments.

The way that you light up the room makes loving you so easy

Describing the impact of the person's presence, making love and connection easy, adding a positive dimension to the narrative.

I've never been good with goodbyes

Admitting a struggle with goodbyes, emphasizing the difficulty of separation during a time traditionally associated with togetherness.

I've never been one to ask why but I need to know if you feel the same during Christmas Time

Posing a question about the other person's feelings during Christmas, seeking reassurance or understanding.


Cause with every Christmas that comes and goes

Reiterating the evolving realization about the changing nature of home during Christmas, emphasizing personal growth.

I realize a house isn't always your home

Continuing the theme of changing perceptions, suggesting a deeper understanding of the complexity of the concept of home.

I know New Years' Eve is just six days away but I don't want to start a new year feeling This way

Repeating the desire to avoid starting the new year with current negative emotions, reinforcing the plea for positive change.

So my Christmas wish this year is that you'd come back and you'd be here

Reaffirming the Christmas wish, expressing hope for the return of the person to bring joy and completeness.

Can you come back and be here

Directly posing the question if the person can come back and be present, underlining the urgency and sincerity of the wish.

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