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Hold On Christmas
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Aug 6, 2026 updated
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MercyMe's song 'Hold On Christmas' captures the longing to be home for the holidays, blending the warmth of Christmas traditions with the urgency of travel. The narrator pleads with Christmas to wait, wanting to reunite with loved ones and share simple moments like watching a classic movie. The lyrics evoke the anticipation of Christmas Eve, with gifts and children, while expressing a deep desire to arrive in time. It's a heartfelt, seasonal tune that resonates with anyone who has ever rushed to make it home for the holidays, emphasizing the importance of family and togetherness over material gifts.
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The colder it gets outside
The more it warms my soul
Christmas is on my mind
I just gotta make it home
It won�??t be long �??till I am singing
To the rhythm of the Salvation Army bell ringing
But this road keeps going for miles and miles
Oh please get me there on time
Hold on Christmas
I�??m begging you please
Hold on Christmas
Christmas wait for me
For me
Tell Santa to take his time
Don�??t be in such a rush
Just give me a chance
So I can get there before he does
I gotta see my baby and hold her hand
While we�??re watching It�??s A Wonderful Life again
It�??s the only present I need right now
So please could you help me out
Gifts beneath the tree
Kids pretend to sleep
It�??s finally Christmas Eve
So keep the fire bright
Don�??t turn out the light
I�??ll be home tonight