This is my December
This is my time of the year
This is my December
This is all so clear
This is my December
This is my snow-covered home
This is my December
This is me alone

(And I) just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
(And I) take back all the things I said
To make you feel like that
(And I) just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
(And I) take back all the things that I said to you

And I'd give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to

This is my December
These are my snow-covered dreams
This is me pretending
This is all I need

(And I) just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
(And I) take back all the things I said
To make you feel like that
(And I) just wish that I didn't feel
Like there was something I missed
(And I) take back all the things I said to you

And I'd give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to

This is my December
This is my time of the year
This is my December
This is all so clear

Give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to
Give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to


Lyrics submitted by matt24

My December Lyrics as written by Chester Charles Bennington Brad Delson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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  • +5
    My Interpretation

    First of all, I'd like to say this is a phenomenal song written by talented artists, known as Linkin Park.

    To me, "My December" is a metaphor. This song screams solitude. Loneliness. It's almost to a point of desperation, hence, "...give it all away, just to have someone to go to..." He's saying having ANYONE is better than this hollow, lonely feeling. It's better to share happiness with someone than to be alone with it.

    "And I Take back all the things I said to make you feel like that And I Just wish that I didn't feel like there was something I missed"

    ^^This conveys regret, and feeling incomplete after a fight or argument despite winning (or not), because at the end of the day, something is still missing. That's enough to leave one regretting previous actions.

    Personally, this song strikes a sentiment within me. It brings me back to a dark time in my life. I still feel this way: lonely.

    Again, great song & that's my two cents.

    AubergineGirlon May 21, 2011   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    This song sends shivers down my spine and brings tears to my eyes... Cliche as that is, it does... To me, it means that someone just broke up with him, for whatever reason, and he wishes he could take back whatever made her feel that way... and that she was still there for him..

    PaintedPerfectionon March 14, 2002   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    one of my favorites

    jwcg3on December 04, 2001   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    this songs about how the money u made, the success u had, doesnt matter when it all comes down to it. If u dont have someone in ur life that u love, u dont have anything. This is a side message in In the End.

    badbobbyon February 10, 2002   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    What can I say? Linkin park has done it again!!! I've been obsess with this song the first time I heard it played. What struck me most about "My December" were its simple yet evocative lyrics. This song generates a powerful harmonic resonance with a sense of horizontal stream and an emotional melodic core produce by Chester and Mike. This song is incredible.....not to mention LINKIN PARK themselves!

    AlyssaCon March 10, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Dam, this song kicks ass!!!

    Sexy Aggieon December 02, 2001   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Hey, they can really do something else! This is a great song!

    Pumpkin-86on December 03, 2001   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    shows that linkin park arent trying to capitalize on one style of music that theyre good at. good song.. simple.. but hard hitting in its own way. december for me is usually a time of reflections.. over the past year.. and the cold kind of clears ur mind to all of the prejudices u harboured.. and its filled with regrets.. but also another chance.. anther year

    bo0yaaon January 20, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    It is filled with regrets like bo0yaa said, it also expirences loss which a lot of people like hearing when they are also expirencing loss because it makes listeners feel that they're not alone.

    ~*LAZARUS*~on January 30, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    i only have one thing to say about this...O-BABY!!! i absolutely LOVE linkin park with a burning passion, and i have to say this is their BEST song yet!!! it is just so great in its own way and sends a different vibe to everyone...its just great!

    leatherpanther69on February 09, 2002   Link

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