I know it's not that time of year forever

"Just another day" some might say

But there's something in the air

that blows a cool sense of understanding



Some think it's just another celebration

or a, a call to throw the petty things aside

Either way it's safe to say

that on this day someone's out there

prayin' for a little understanding



But here I stand on the tarmac,

airplane ticket in my hand

Someone's on the other side,

miles away and warm inside,

waiting at a gate fror my arrival



And I'll be home for the holidays

Home beside the fire

Home inside the lights upon the tree

Home for the holidays

I'll be home at the table

Home as we give thanks for family

Home is where the holiday is,

will always be

I see it



Southern California's still got Santa Claus

Christmas lights that stay up all year 'round

And it only snows in the movies

And plam tree leaves, they barely hit the ground



Here I stand in a soundstage

Scarf around my neck, cheeks painted red

One more take and that's a wrap,

I still got my bags to pack

Just get me out the door and on my way



'cuz I'll be home for the holidays

Home beside the fire

Home inside the lights upon the tree

I'll be home for the holidays

Right at home and at the table

Home as we give thanks for family

Home is where the holiday is,

will always be

You see it

You see it

See it



Here I stand on the tarmac,

waving my ticket in my hand

See, someone's on the other side,

miles away and warm inside,

waiting at the gate for my arrival.



Where I'll be home for the holidays,

Home beside the fire

Home inside a star upon a tree

I'll be home by the fire

Home with the family

Said, home for the holidays again



I'll be home for the holidays,

right at home at the fire

Safe inside the lights upon the tree

I'll be home for the holidays

home and at the table,

Home as we all pray for family

Home is where the holiday is

Home is where the holiday is

Said, home is where the holiday is,

Will always be



I'll be home 

I'll be home 

I'll be home 

Said, I'll be home 

I'll be home 

I'm going home

Said, I'm going home

Said, I'm going home