Christmas Won’t Be the Same This Year
Merry Christmas, everybody
Yeah. Merry Christmas, everybody. Big deal
Hey, man. What’s wrong with you Jermaine?
Yeah, that’s no kind of attitude
This only happens once a year
Hey, fellas, don’t bug him
He and his girl just broke up. So, get off his back
Can’t you see there’s tears in his eyes?
Yeah, he’s crying. Look he’s crying
Don’t cry, don’t cry, don’t cry
Christmas won’t be the same this year
Without her loving arms holding you so near
Christmas won’t be the same this year
(No, it won’t now, darling. No, no)
Without her loving arms holding you so near
I see the lights
But they don’t shine for me
I see the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
Our house decorated
My friends are celebrating
Christmas won’t be the same this year
(No, no, no)
Without her loving arms holding you so near
(It won’t be the same this year)
Christmas won’t be the same this year
(The things we used to do, my darling)
Without her loving arms holding you so near
(It’s all over)
The neighborhood kids
Are having so much fun
Counting off the days
‘Til Santa Claus comes
And I see the mistletoe
Hanging from my door
I wish I could kiss you again
Like I did before
Christmas won’t be the same this year
(No, no, oh, oh)
Without her loving arms holding you so near
(Yeah, yeah)
So go on, girl
And have your fun
Don’t spoil your time
Thinking about me
This time next year
My darling dear
Hopefully
You’ll be having dinner with me
Christmas won’t be the same this year
(No, no)
Without her loving arms holding you so near
(No, no, it won’t. It won’t be the same without you, darling)
Christmas won’t be the same this year
Without her loving arms holding you so near
(No, no, no, no. It won’t. It won’t be the same)
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol Christmas Won’t Be the Same This Year
“Christmas Won’t Be the Same This Year” is a Christmas song recorded by The Jackson 5. The song features the group’s signature blend of youthful energy, soulful harmonies and emotional performances, bringing a personal perspective to the holiday season.
The song focuses on the feeling of missing someone during Christmas and recognizing that the holiday feels different without that person present. It explores themes of absence, memories and the emotional changes that can happen during a season usually associated with happiness and celebration.
The Jackson 5’s expressive performance gives the song a heartfelt quality. Its connection to Christmas comes from the way it acknowledges that the holiday experience is shaped by the people we share it with. “Christmas Won’t Be the Same This Year” reflects the emotional side of Christmas music, reminding listeners that love and relationships are central to the meaning of the season.
