Story Behind The Song
This song can be used to describe a romantic couple, family members or close friends who are apart, and their anticipation of reuniting for the holidays.
Song Description
Dmaj, 151bpm
Song begins with guitar and bass, with male vocals singing the first verse at :15 into the song. The verse has a "bridge" included, where keyboard joins the song at approx :35.
The first chorus begins at 1:00. At the end of the chorus, a cello begins to play through an instrumental break.
The second verse begins at 2:22 with female vocals over keyboard, guitar, bass and with cello fading in the add a holiday feel. The verse is structed similar to the first verse, and leads into a chorus at3:05
A brief instrumental break takes the song to the final chorus at 3:45, which is an extended chorus where female and male vocals call and answer to each other. The song ends with both voices in harmony at 4:44
Song Length |
4:45 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Folk - Contemporary |
Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
Mood |
Cheerful, Amiable |
Subject |
Joy, Happiness |
Similar Artists |
Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
verse
Ice is laid across the highest ways
holding memories in its tracks, of families and lovers laughs
and I can't see a single thing
but it don't mean a single thing to me, I'm blinded by the finish line
with fire on my fingertips and dry air on these lonely lips
nothing matters more to me than this
chorus
1 2 3 4 I'll be coming home for Christmas this year it's true
5 6 7 8 just passing through another state, counting down the mile marker signs
To spend yule tide by your side x3
verse
It's getting late, I won't be home for days
You're stringing lights to guide my way looking restlessly outside
to see your tracks coming straight to me, spending time to decorate the tree
but you're the only one I wanna see.
with stockings on the mantlepiece, and tinsel on the lonely wreath
nothing matters more than you to me
chorus
4,3,2,1 the seasons finally come, it's christmas eve with you
8,7,6,5 the fire's alive can't wait till you're here by my side
Can't wait for christmas
chorus
1,2,3,4 you're finally home for christmas this year it's true
5,6,7,8 all the stars led me straight back home to you
1,2,3,4 this reason I just can't ignore the fact I love you even more this time
5,6,7,8 I've counted down the mile marker signs to spend
yule tide by your side