Dustin Kensrue - Christmas Blues Lyrics
Lyrics
Well, it's Christmas time everybody,
But it's raining in my heart.
Well, it's Christmas time everybody,
But it's raining in my heart.
And you know that I love you, baby.
Tell me, why must we be apart?
Well, you told me New Year's Eve,
We'd be together Christmas time.
Well, you told me New Year's Eve,
We'd be together Christmas time.
Well, it's Christmas Eve, my Darling,
Will you be here when the bells begin to chime?
What is a ship without a crew?
What is the morning without the dew?
What is a ship without a crew?
What is the morning without the dew?
What is my life, Little Darling?
A lonely Christmas without you.
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Christmas Blues
Meaning & Inspiration
Dustin Kensrue's "Christmas Blues," released in 2008 as part of the album *This Good Night Is Still Everywhere*, offers a profound meditation on love and longing that resonates far beyond the immediate joy often associated with the holiday season. The song, at its core, speaks to the ache of separation during a time meant for togetherness, a sentiment that echoes the human experience of yearning for divine presence even amidst earthly trials. Kensrue paints a vivid picture of a heart heavy with sadness, likening it to rain during Christmas, a stark contrast to the expected cheer. This imagery immediately brings to mind the biblical narrative of sorrow and hope intertwined. Just as the Israelites longed for their Messiah during periods of exile, Kensrue’s narrator expresses a deep desire for his beloved. The repetition of the sorrowful sentiment underscores the depth of his isolation, a loneliness that is amplified by the festive atmosphere surrounding him.
The song further delves into the pain of broken promises and the uncertainty of reunion. The narrator recalls a promise made on New Year's Eve for togetherness at Christmas, a promise that now hangs precariously in the balance. This resonates with the biblical concept of faithfulness and the pain that arises when promises are unfulfilled, reminding us of the unwavering faithfulness of God even when humanity falters. The question posed, "Will you be here when the bells begin to chime?" is not merely a question of physical presence but a plea for reassurance, for the return of what has been lost. It mirrors the fervent prayers of those awaiting God's deliverance, those who cry out in times of distress, like David in the Psalms, asking for God's presence and intervention.
The use of rhetorical questions, such as "What is a ship without a crew?" and "What is the morning without the dew?", serves to powerfully illustrate the narrator's sense of incompleteness and purpose lost without his loved one. These comparisons evoke a primal understanding of essential components, highlighting that just as a ship needs its crew and morning needs its dew, his life feels devoid of its vital essence. This sentiment finds deep resonance in Scripture, particularly in passages that speak of God's creation and the interconnectedness of all things. The creation accounts in Genesis illustrate that God saw His creation as good, and humanity, made in His image, is designed for relationship and purpose. The narrator's lament, "What is my life, Little Darling? A lonely Christmas without you," is a raw and honest articulation of the void left by absence. It speaks to the inherent human need for connection, a need that is ultimately fulfilled in our relationship with God, who promises to never leave us nor forsake us, as He assures us in Hebrews 13:5. "Christmas Blues", therefore, becomes more than just a sad song; it is an anthem for anyone who has experienced the ache of separation, offering solace through its honest portrayal of human longing and its unspoken, yet deeply felt, testament to the enduring hope for reunion and wholeness, much like the Christian hope in the promised return of Christ and the eventual restoration of all things.