Lyrics
wish I was there with you
Expressing a desire to be physically present with someone.
snow fall on the avenue
Describing a snowy scene on the avenue, setting a wintry atmosphere.
inches deep
Indicating the depth of the snow in inches, possibly emphasizing the intensity of the winter.
my heart sinks
Conveying a feeling of emotional heaviness or sadness.
feeling lost in the lights
Feeling disoriented or confused amidst the lights, possibly symbolic of the holiday season.
all the streets are dead tonight
Observing a lack of activity or liveliness on the streets during the night.
bittersweet
Describing a mix of emotions, combining pleasure and pain.
Christmas Eve
Setting the context of the song during Christmas Eve.
December's almost over now
Highlighting the near end of December, marking the conclusion of the year.
the holidays are winding down
Expressing the winding down or conclusion of the holiday festivities.
and Christmas without you around
Noting the absence of a significant person during Christmas, introducing a sense of loneliness.
is a tree with the lights blown out
Comparing Christmas without the person to a tree with lights blown out, suggesting a lack of joy or warmth.
The gift that you give to me
Referring to a non-material gift, indicating the emotional value of what the person provides.
is not wrapped in red and green
Emphasizing that the meaningful gift is not conventionally wrapped in Christmas colors.
yet somehow
Acknowledging the enduring presence of the emotional gift.
it's with me now
Expressing that the emotional gift is currently present.
Winter brings clarity
Suggesting that winter brings clarity or a better understanding of the person's significance.
of how much you mean to me
Affirming the importance of the person during the winter season.
struck me cold
Describing a sudden realization or impact, possibly referring to the emotional significance of the person.
you're my home
Affirming that the person is the singer's home, indicating a deep emotional connection.
Comment