Song Description
Eight year old all american kid's father was a reservist who was called up and killed in action. He wishes his father could come home for Christmas though he comprehends that it is never going to happen.
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Moving |
Subject |
Sadness, Father |
| Similar Artists |
David Gray, Kenny Rogers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"Home For Christmas"
My name's Mike and I'm a big boy.
February I'll be eight
got this puppy I take care of
and when he's good I let him stay up late
sometimes pappa he plays army
just like I do now and then
Pappa going to be a soilder
this time boy, it's not pretend
I don't want no bike to ride
I don't want no jungle gym
want me Pappa home for Christmas
I just want to hold his hand
late last night my doorbell's ringing
Mamma moved so awful slow
a feller gave my Mom a letter
shook her hand and turned to go
she place the letter on the table
how my Momma trembled so
I never was too much on read'n
but that don't mean that I don't know
I don't want no bike to ride
I don't want no jungle gym
want me Pappa home for Christmas
I just want to hold his hand
I don't want no bike to ride
I don't want to understand
want me Pappa home for Christmas
I just want to hold his hand
my name's Mike and I'm a big boy.