"Blue Christmas" is a cover song originally written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson and famously performed by Elvis Presley. Gabrielle Aplin and Hannah Grace's rendition is a heartfelt and melancholic version of the classic holiday song. The lyrics describe the feelings of sadness and loneliness during the Christmas season, specifically when someone is missing a loved one. The narrator expresses how their Christmas will be filled with sadness and longing, as they will be "blue" without the person they are thinking about. The decorations on the Christmas tree, usually associated with joy and cheer, hold no significance or happiness for the narrator if their loved one is not present. The contrast between the colors red and green emphasizes the absence of the person they are missing. Additionally, the mention of "blue snowflakes" and "blue memories" signifies that the holiday season only intensifies the memories and longing for the person who is not there. The narrator acknowledges that the person they are missing may be doing fine without them but emphasizes the depth of their own feelings of sadness and longing. Overall, "Blue Christmas" conveys the emotional struggle of experiencing Christmas without the presence of a loved one, highlighting the profound sense of loneliness and melancholy that can accompany the holiday season.
