got a boyfriend in the service not able to get home to his family for Christmas and they are really missing him... as am I. And a great friend who's husband is in Afghanistan. Another with a husband far away as well.... this song has been our prayer since October.
I heard this song years ago and would always think of my friends fighting overseas and one special soldier who always held a piece of my heart.. This year, so many are going to be home for Christmas. Simply beautiful.
:/ I miss my dad...this song is one of the songs that makes me think of him. Maybe this Christmas I will get to spend it with my dad! And i know he will be happy too! :D
And what if the singer is lesbian? Does that make her any less of a person for it? I fail to see how. She's still American and she still supports the troops, hence this song. If you don't like this song, fine. Don't like this song. Your loss.
@FinalBossDesu I can do nothing but shake my head at your closed minded, oppressive attitude. After all, someone so in the dark and so disgustingly cruel is clearly off mark, given the changes; acceptance for everyone in the world around us. I'm fortunate not to have to encounter you, so I'm not going to take you seriously. I just don't see how you can be so mean (aren't you saddened by the gay suicides in the teenage community? How doesn't that affect you?). To the rest of you: Merry Christmas!
@FinalBossDesu I don't think you deserve to be here right now. Let's send you overseas, let's see how you hold up. How can you have that attitude? That is NOT what Christmas is about. If you don't like this song, then don't bother searching it just to spread hate. I don't care what you thing when all it is is negativity. The singer of this song happens to be well liked, and you need to respect her. That's what Christmas is about. Keep your hatred to yourself, and think before you speak.
@korni6on "the man" is no one in particular. It's metaphor for anything/anyone that keeps us away from who/what we love. In this song particular, I think "the man" is war -- any war.
Beautiful song. The first time I heard it, I cried. I felt that our troops have remained in the Middle East for way longer than they need to be, and need to return to their respective countries (America and Canada included). It's one of my favourite songs on her first (and hopefully one of many to come) Christmas cd.
My hubby is overseas at a place called Bahrain. My first christmas with him gone :( but only 4 1/2 more months to go!! Can't wait to see my man! This song is wonderful, sad, but perfect. *A special thanks to every single man or woman serving in our military, and a special thanks to all military spouses! God bless
@sasukeluvr10 I LOVE this song. I have some friends who are stationed in Iraq and this song makes me even more wonder what's going on with them, whether they're alive, whether they're dead. I cry whenever I listen to this song.
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got a boyfriend in the service not able to get home to his family for Christmas and they are really missing him... as am I. And a great friend who's husband is in Afghanistan. Another with a husband far away as well.... this song has been our prayer since October.
IWriteAlot89 2 months ago
I heard this song years ago and would always think of my friends fighting overseas and one special soldier who always held a piece of my heart.. This year, so many are going to be home for Christmas. Simply beautiful.
ErickLjung 2 months ago
@FinalBossDesu I'm sorry that you feel that way. I love this song, and obviously so does most everyone who has listened to this song.
Seattlecarnut 5 months ago
Sorry but I don't like this song.
Flurinamsler 6 months ago
:/ I miss my dad...this song is one of the songs that makes me think of him. Maybe this Christmas I will get to spend it with my dad! And i know he will be happy too! :D
morikahjo 9 months ago
And what if the singer is lesbian? Does that make her any less of a person for it? I fail to see how. She's still American and she still supports the troops, hence this song. If you don't like this song, fine. Don't like this song. Your loss.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
@Seattlecarnut Yeah....I agree....at least SOMEONE is supporting the troups....hate doesn't really fix anything....just makes things worse...
morikahjo 9 months ago
@morikahjo I couldn't agree more. Not all patriots are straight, white, and Christian. Some are gay and lesbian, some are Jewish, whatever!
Seattlecarnut 9 months ago
i love this song...makes me want to be deployed again to serve with my fellow battles until we all are all home for the holidays
khurtig38 1 year ago
@FinalBossDesu I can do nothing but shake my head at your closed minded, oppressive attitude. After all, someone so in the dark and so disgustingly cruel is clearly off mark, given the changes; acceptance for everyone in the world around us. I'm fortunate not to have to encounter you, so I'm not going to take you seriously. I just don't see how you can be so mean (aren't you saddened by the gay suicides in the teenage community? How doesn't that affect you?). To the rest of you: Merry Christmas!
aquariumlover1 1 year ago
@FinalBossDesu I don't think you deserve to be here right now. Let's send you overseas, let's see how you hold up. How can you have that attitude? That is NOT what Christmas is about. If you don't like this song, then don't bother searching it just to spread hate. I don't care what you thing when all it is is negativity. The singer of this song happens to be well liked, and you need to respect her. That's what Christmas is about. Keep your hatred to yourself, and think before you speak.
aquariumlover1 1 year ago
My only wish...
woodenshoeangel 1 year ago
Pls tell me what is the man's name. Great songgg!!!
korni6on 1 year ago
@korni6on "the man" is no one in particular. It's metaphor for anything/anyone that keeps us away from who/what we love. In this song particular, I think "the man" is war -- any war.
marnielynn2001 1 year ago
i wanna live this life:// iam from italy and there christmas sucks..in U.S.A is the real Christmas
Robmister333 1 year ago
Beautiful song. The first time I heard it, I cried. I felt that our troops have remained in the Middle East for way longer than they need to be, and need to return to their respective countries (America and Canada included). It's one of my favourite songs on her first (and hopefully one of many to come) Christmas cd.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago 7
oh, this was terrific!!!! I thought mine was original...as they say - Intelligent Minds!
Winemanjr 2 years ago
I haven't seen this for a long time. You did a great job Marney.
twingetweaker 2 years ago
Sorry about misspelling your name Marnie.
twingetweaker 2 years ago
Ah, it's all good. ;) And thanx, btw.
marnielynn2001 2 years ago
God bless Melissa Etheridge, God bless our troops, and God bless America.
ilikepie91750 2 years ago 3
wow this song makes me cry....its my favorite christmas song.
dukviper90 2 years ago
Beautiful song! Thanks to you and Melissa we are reminded who should be home for christmas!
Winemanjr 4 years ago
God Bless EVERY PERSON fighting to restore FREEDOM and PEACE for the betterment of all !!!!!
BigFatSmellyDog 4 years ago
Makes me think about how pointless and stupid war is. Great song
hardluckhippie 4 years ago 2
Wonderful video
angelkisses1962 4 years ago
agreed. great song, too...
GingerSunsets 4 years ago
Melissa,
This is a GREAT song.
Thank you!!!
sef03 4 years ago
My hubby is overseas at a place called Bahrain. My first christmas with him gone :( but only 4 1/2 more months to go!! Can't wait to see my man! This song is wonderful, sad, but perfect. *A special thanks to every single man or woman serving in our military, and a special thanks to all military spouses! God bless
dbnj17 4 years ago 9
Six christmases away from home and counting :(
ericondemand 4 years ago 3
SO SAD !!!!*bawlseyesout *
sasukeluvr10 4 years ago 2
@sasukeluvr10 I LOVE this song. I have some friends who are stationed in Iraq and this song makes me even more wonder what's going on with them, whether they're alive, whether they're dead. I cry whenever I listen to this song.
Seattlecarnut 3 months ago
nice tribute to our troops.... thanks,,,
melissa1xx 5 years ago 2
Thanks for posting this. ^ ^
dementedfox752 5 years ago