Here are 2 newer Christmas songs - at least from this century - about home and hurrying back home for Christmas. There is also a Chris Rea song from 1988, but what can I say it's Chris Rea. All three, in different ways, are writing about the same things - love and that being together is the best gift of all.
If you have a favourite Christmas song about home that I should know about please send me a comment.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
Stephen Mullock
1. Love is Christmas by Sara Bareilles
I don’t care if the house is packed
Or the strings of light are broken
I don’t care if the gifts are wrapped
Or there’s nothing here to open
Or the strings of light are broken
I don’t care if the gifts are wrapped
Or there’s nothing here to open
Love is not a toy, and no paper will conceal it
Love is simply joy that I’m home
Love is simply joy that I’m home
I don’t care if the carpet's stained we've got food upon our table
I don’t care if it’s gonna rain, our little room is warm and stable
I don’t care if it’s gonna rain, our little room is warm and stable
Love is who we are, and no season can contain it
Love would never fall for that
Love would never fall for that
We sing oo
Oo
Oo
Oo
Oo
Let love lead us, love is Christmas
Why so scared that you’ll mess it up? When perfection keeps you haunted
All we need is your best my love, that’s all anyone ever wanted
All we need is your best my love, that’s all anyone ever wanted
The Good Lovelies played the Memorial Hall in Harrison Hot Springs this past July 2016 and I was in audience. A great evening of music so if they are ever in your neighbourhood don't hesitate but go out and see them. I also own their Christmas CD and it is a recommended holiday purchase.
3. Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea
What a great voice Chris Rea and a touching song.
