Story Behind The Song
It's deeply personal but also universal. The sights, sounds and smells of Christmas make us think of Christmases past and those with whom we no longer share it, be it lover, friend or family.
Song Description
Christmas ballad remembering happier times
| Song Length |
4:03 |
Genre |
Unique - Holiday, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Quiet |
Subject |
Holidays , Lost Love |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
It's Christmastime, time for frosted windows and the scent of pine,
Time for sharing mem'ries of Christmases before, holly on the door, and you, and you.
It's Christmastime, crystal snowflakes fallin' while churchbells chime,
Children building snowmen with holly berry smiles,
Trav'lin' 'cross the miles with you, with you.
And I'll hold you by the fire and we'll listen to the choir
Singing carols at the door, as in days of yore.
Mistletoe is hung, present wrapping's almost done,
In the glow of candlelight it's a picture perfect night,
It's Christmastime, time for dreams come true,
Yes, it's Christmastime, it's not quite what it used to be.
Oh baby, tell me why I keep holding onto dreams of days gone by
And Christmastimes with you,
When I'd hold you by the fire and we'd listen to the choir
Singing carols at the door, as in days of yore,
Mistletoe is hung, present wrapping's almost done,
But there's something not quite right, it's a lonely, lonely night.
It's Christmastime, time for dreams come true,
Yes, it's Christmastime, it's not quite what it used to be,
oh baby, tell me why I keep holding onto dreams of days gone by
And Christmastimes with you.