Chris August - I'll Be Home For Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
I'll be home for Christmas
(Do-do-do, do-do-do, dooo)
I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
(Do-do-do, do-do-do, dooo)
I hear sleigh bells ringin'
And the children singin'
(Oh you know I'm coming home)
You know I'm coming home
I hear sleigh bells ringin'
And the children singin'
(Oh you know I'm coming home)
I'm coming home
Oh I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
I'll be home
Imma be home for Christmas
(Repeat x4)
Woah I can't wait to see
All of my friends and family
This Christmas
Imma be home for Christmas
Woah I can't wait to see
All of my friends and family
This Christmas
I'll be home for Christ
Yeah
Video
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Meaning & Inspiration
Chris August's rendition of "I'll Be Home For Christmas," released on October 27, 2014, as part of his "The Christmas - EP," breathes fresh life into a classic while subtly inviting a deeper reflection. This particular version, given August's well-known faith, transcends mere holiday nostalgia, transforming into a poignant expression of a longing that echoes beyond the physical, an anthem that resonates with a profound spiritual undercurrent.
At its core, the song captures the universal yearning for belonging and the comfort of familiar surroundings during the Christmas season. The narrative painted by the lyrics is one of hopeful anticipation: the desire for snow, mistletoe, presents, and most importantly, the warmth of loved ones. It speaks to the deep human need for connection and the comfort found in tradition. However, the recurring phrase, "If only in my dreams," introduces a tender vulnerability, acknowledging that for some, this ideal homecoming remains an aspiration, a cherished thought rather than a present reality. This sentiment, particularly relevant during a time often characterized by both joy and wistfulness, grounds the song in an accessible, relatable experience for many. It's a wish, a sincere prayer almost, for that perfect moment of reunion and peace.
Beyond the immediate emotional connection, August's take on "I'll Be Home For Christmas" offers profound spiritual resonance when viewed through the lens of Scripture. The intrinsic human desire for "home" profoundly mirrors the believer's ultimate hope. Just as the song's narrator longs for earthly comforts and the embrace of family, those who follow Christ yearn for their eternal dwelling place. Hebrews 11:13-16 reminds us that as believers, we are "strangers and exiles on the earth," seeking a "better country—a heavenly one." This longing for a true, everlasting home with God is a central theme of our faith. Jesus Himself promised, "In My Father’s house are many rooms... I am going there to prepare a place for you" (John 14:2), assuring us that our ultimate homecoming is not a dream, but a divine guarantee.
The anticipation of seeing "all of my friends and family" during Christmas, as expressed in the song, beautifully parallels the Christian hope of a grand reunion in heaven. Paul speaks of being "at home with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5:8), a state where all sorrow and separation will cease, and we will experience perfect fellowship not only with God but with the vast family of faith throughout all ages. The joy envisioned in the song—the sleigh bells ringing, the children singing—evokes a picture of pure, unadulterated happiness that points to the eternal celebration promised in Revelation 21:3-4, where God will dwell among His people, wiping away every tear. Even the "if only in my dreams" line takes on a different hue; while earthly homecomings might sometimes remain elusive, our spiritual homecoming is an absolute certainty, a blessed hope for which we patiently wait (Romans 8:24-25, Titus 2:13). Christ's birth, the very reason for the Christmas season, opened the way for this ultimate return, bringing God near to us as Immanuel (Matthew 1:23) and establishing the path for us to be truly at home with Him forever. This interpretation transforms a beautiful Christmas classic into a powerful anthem of eternal hope, reminding us that no matter our present circumstances, a glorious homecoming awaits.