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cheshireelims replied to your post: When Christmas Comes to Town

Huh…I don’t think I’ve ever thought about it (despite listening to this song earlier today). But I think it might have to do more with the boy who had no friends and finally gained some when he believed/trusted. I don’t know, just my thought

Hahah, I know what’s they’re talking about, but I’m not sure if she’s saying she’s sorry that he’s alone during the holidays or if she’s saying she doesn’t understand how he can feel lonely with all the people who are around during the holidays.  It can work both ways, but it makes me wonder.

There’s a line in the song from Polar Express that says “with all this Christmas cheer, it’s hard to be alone”. I always wonder if they mean “it’s physically difficult to get away from all the crowds” or “it’s emotionally hurtful to be alone in the world”. Either is possible in the context of the song and it’s been something I’ve been curious about: double meanings in lyrics.