Discover the story of the song > Please Come Home For Christmas – Alicia Keys

The protagonist is feeling sad and lonely because her partner is not with her for Christmas. She doesn't have any friends to celebrate with or wish her greetings. The protagonist asks her partner to come home for Christmas, and if not, then by New Year's night. They mention that this is the time of year to be with the one you love. The protagonist wants her partner to promise that they will never leave again so they can be together for future Christmases and New Years. They say that if her partner comes back, there will be no more sadness or pain and they will be happy once again. They end by saying that Christmas will be joyful and happy if her partner returns.