“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Bing Crosby
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Bing Crosby’s seminal classic was originally written for soldiers who were fighting in WWII and would be away from their families during the holidays. Give it a listen and pay attention – it’s written from the point of view of a soldier overseas. Once you know this information, the last line is that much more heart-wrenching: “I’ll be home for Christmas/If only in my dreams.”