If We Make It Through December
Surviving Winter's Embrace: Merle Haggard's Hopeful Journey
Lyrics
If we make it through December
If we can endure and survive the challenges of December
Everything's gonna be all right, I know
Assurance that everything will be okay in the end
It's the coldest time of winter
Referring to the coldest part of winter
And I shiver when I see the falling snow
Expressing discomfort or hardship, possibly both physically and emotionally
If we make it through December
Reiteration of the hope to survive December's difficulties
Got plans to be in a warmer town come summertime
Plans to move to a warmer location in the summer
Maybe even California
Mention of California as a potential destination
If we make it through December, we'll be fine
If they make it through December, things will be okay
Got laid off down at the factory
Job loss at the factory
And their timing's not the greatest in the world
Highlighting the unfortunate timing of the layoff
Heaven knows I been working hard
Confirmation of hard work in the past
Wanted Christmas to be right for daddy's girl
Desire to provide a good Christmas for the narrator's daughter
I don't mean to hate December
Expressing a struggle with negative feelings towards December
It's meant to be the happy time of year
Acknowledgment that December is traditionally a joyful time
And my little girl don't understand
Explanation that the daughter doesn't comprehend the financial difficulties
Why daddy can't afford no Christmas here
Unable to afford Christmas presents
If we make it through December
Reiteration of the hope to survive December's challenges
Everything's gonna be all right, I know
Reassurance that everything will be okay in the end
It's the coldest time of winter
Repeating the reference to the coldest part of winter
And I shiver when I see the falling snow
Reiteration of discomfort or hardship during winter
If we make it through December
Reiteration of the hope to survive December's difficulties
Got plans to be in a warmer town come summertime
Plans to move to a warmer location in the summer
Maybe even California
Mention of California as a potential destination
If we make it through December, we'll be fine
If they make it through December, things will be okay
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