Al Jarreau's version of the song "White Christmas" is a holiday classic originally written by Irving Berlin. The song expresses the artist's longing for a traditional snowy Christmas, reminiscent of the ones he used to know. The lyrics describe a picturesque scene where the tree tops are covered in glistening snow, and children eagerly listen for the sound of sleigh bells in the snow. It conveys the nostalgia and joy associated with the holiday season and the traditional imagery of a white Christmas. The repetition of the phrase "I'm dreaming of a white, white Christmas" emphasizes the artist's deep desire for this specific type of Christmas. He expresses his hopes that through every Christmas card he writes, the recipient's days will be merry and bright, and that all their Christmases will be white. The song continues with a verse where Al Jarreau hopes for all your Christmases to be white and for the bells to ring, emphasizing the cheerful and joyful atmosphere typically associated with the holiday season. The mention of jingle bells and children wishing for white Christmases further adds to the imagery and anticipation of this special time of year. Overall, the song is about longing for the beauty and magic of a white Christmas, conveying a sense of nostalgia and creating a warm and joyful atmosphere associated with the holiday season.
