Lyrics
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
The speaker expresses a desire for a Christmas with snow, creating a picturesque "white Christmas."
Just like the ones I used to know
Recalling past experiences, the speaker wishes for a Christmas reminiscent of those from their past.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
The speaker envisions a scene where tree tops sparkle, and children eagerly listen, creating a festive atmosphere.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
The desire is to hear the joyful sound of sleigh bells in the snow, enhancing the Christmas ambiance.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Reiteration of the longing for a white Christmas, echoing the sentiment from the first stanza.
Just like the ones I used to know
Continuation of the speaker's nostalgia, expressing a desire for a Christmas reminiscent of the past.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
Repetition of the picturesque scene with glistening treetops and attentive children listening for sleigh bells.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
Re-emphasis on the anticipation of the sound of sleigh bells in the snow, contributing to the festive atmosphere.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Reiteration of the dream of a white Christmas, emphasizing the speaker's strong longing for this particular experience.
With every Christmas card I write
The speaker associates the act of writing Christmas cards with the dream of a white Christmas.
May your days be merry and bright
Wishing the recipient joy and brightness in their days, extending the Christmas spirit through the act of sending cards.
And may all your Christmases be white
Expressing a hope that all of the listener's Christmases will be filled with the special quality of a white Christmas.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
Reiteration of the dream of a white Christmas, with an emphasis on the nostalgia for past experiences.
Just like the ones I used to know
Similar to line 2, recalling and desiring Christmases from the speaker's past.
May your days be merry and bright
Repeating the wish for merry and bright days, and hoping for all future Christmases to be white.
And may all your Christmases be white
Re-emphasis on the desire for all future Christmases to be characterized by the special quality of a white Christmas.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
Reiteration of the dream of a white Christmas, associating it with the act of writing Christmas cards.
With every Christmas card I write
Linking the act of sending Christmas cards to the speaker's wish for a white Christmas.
May your days be merry and bright
Extending wishes for joy and brightness to the recipient through the act of sending Christmas cards.
And may all your Christmases be white
Re-emphasis on the hope that all Christmases, present, and future, will be white and special.
May your days be merry and bright
Repetition of the wish for the listener's days to be filled with merriment and brightness.
And may all your Christmases be white
Re-emphasis on the hope that all Christmases will be characterized by the special quality of a white Christmas.
And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
Repetition of the wish for all Christmases to be white, emphasizing the importance of this specific holiday experience.
And may all your Christmases be white (all your Christmases be white)
Continuation of the emphasis on the desire for all Christmases to be white, creating a sense of unity and continuity.
And may all your Christmases be
The speaker extends the wish for all Christmases to be white, creating a sense of completeness and inclusivity.
(All your Christmases be white)
Reiteration of the desire for all Christmases to be white, emphasizing its importance and significance.
(All your Christmases be white)
Final repetition of the wish for all Christmases to be white, concluding the song with a strong emphasis on this particular holiday experience.
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