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Shake up Christmas 2011
Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics


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Shake up the happiness
Wake up the happiness
It's Christmas time
There's a story that I was told
And I wanna tell the world before I get too old
And don't remember it so let's december it
And reassemble it, oh yeah
Once upon a time in a town like this
A little girl made a great big wish
To fill the world full of happiness
And be on Santa's magic list
Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's Christmas time
Shake it up
Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's Christmas time

At the same time miles away
A little boy made a wish that day
That the world would be ok
And Santa Claus would hear him say
I got dreams and I got love
I got my feet on the ground
And family above
Can you send some happiness
With my best to the rest of the people
Of the East and the West and
Maybe every once in a while
You can just give my grandma a smile
'Tis the season to smile
It's cold but we'll be freezing in style
Let me meet a boy one day
That wants to spread some love this way
We can let our souls run free and
He can open some happiness with me
Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's Christmas time
Shake it up
Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's Christmas time

I know you're out there (I know you're out there)
I hear your reindeer (I hear your reindeer)
I see the snow where
Your boots have been
I'm gonna show them
So they will know then
Your love will grow when
They believe again

Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's Christmas time
Shake it up
Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's Christmas time
Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all (wake it, up wake it up, wake it up, wake)
It's Christmas time (shake it, shake it, sing with me now, yeah)
Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's Christmas time
It's Christmas time

Overall Meaning

The song "Shake up Christmas" by Natasha Bedingfield exudes a message of hope, joy, and the spirit of the season. The lyrics narrate a heartwarming story that aims to inspire people to spread love and kindness. The song begins by urging listeners to shake up and wake up their happiness, a sentiment that is perfect for Christmas time. The song's primary message is about the power of wishes, dreams, and love, and how they can transform the world into a happier place.


The narrative of the song revolves around two children miles apart, who make a wish on the same day, hoping to make the world a better place. The little girl wished to fill the world with happiness to be in Santa's magic list, while the little boy hoped that the world would be okay, and Santa would hear him out. These children's wishes bring a ray of light to the world, and Santa delivers their message of hope to the rest of the world, leading to a better and happier future. The song's final verse serves as a plea to the listeners to spread love and joy, mirroring the children's simple but powerful wishes.


Overall, "Shake up Christmas" is an excellent Christmas song that captures the essence of the season making it a must-listen during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Shake up the happiness
Stir up the joy and cheerfulness within


Wake up the happiness
Rouse the delightfulness and merriment that’s sleeping within


It's Christmas time
The time of year filled with warmth, love and kindness is here


There's a story that I was told
I heard a story worth sharing


And I wanna tell the world before I get too old
I desire to spread this story before I lose the chance


And don't remember it so let's december it
So it doesn't fade away, recalling it every December to renew it.


And reassemble it, oh yeah
And piecing it together fittingly


Once upon a time in a town like this
During a long ago time in a strikingly similar location


A little girl made a great big wish
A young girl requested a huge desire


To fill the world full of happiness
She desired to flood the planet with joyfulness and contentment


And be on Santa's magic list
And to be included on the miraculous list of Santa Claus


Come on y'all
Let's get going, everyone


At the same time miles away
Concurrently, miles apart


A little boy made a wish that day
That same day, a young boy desired something too


That the world would be ok
That the world would be alright


And Santa Claus would hear him say
And that his words would reach Santa’s ears


I got dreams and I got love
I entertain aspirations and possess affection


I got my feet on the ground
I am grounded but adaptive


And family above
And prioritize family


Can you send some happiness
Can you please provide some elation


With my best to the rest of the people
Along with my best wishes to everyone else


Of the East and the West and
From every nook and corner of the world


Maybe every once in a while
Perhaps, every now and then


You can just give my grandma a smile
You can share a smile with my grandmother, she would appreciate that


'Tis the season to smile
It’s the time of year when smiling is most appropriate


It's cold but we'll be freezing in style
Although it’s freezing, we’ll be stylish


Let me meet a boy one day
Wishing to meet a boy someday


That wants to spread some love this way
Someone willing to spread some love in the same direction as I.


We can let our souls run free and
We can liberate our souls and be free


He can open some happiness with me
Together we can create some bliss


I know you're out there (I know you're out there)
I am aware that you exist (I know you exist)


I hear your reindeer (I hear your reindeer)
I can hear your reindeer bells (I can hear the bells)


I see the snow where
I can see where the snow has been


Your boots have been
I see where you have walked


I'm gonna show them
I will demonstrate


So they will know then
So that everyone will be aware


Your love will grow when
Your love will increase if


They believe again
They rekindle their belief


Wake it up
Stimulate the drowsy happiness


Come on y'all
Everyone, let's go


It's Christmas time
It’s the most wonderful time of the year




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Butch Walker, Patrick Monahan

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@camilaalvareztorre7810

Shake up the happiness
Wake up the happiness
It's christmas time

There's a story that I was told
I wanna tell the world before I get too old
And don't remember it, so let's December it
And reassemble it, oh yeah

Once upon a time in a town like this
A little girl made a great big wish
To fill the world full of happiness
And be on santa's magic list

Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's christmas time

(Shake it up) X2
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's christmas time


At the same time miles away
A little boy made a wish that day
That the world would be ok
And santa claus would hear him say:
I got dreams and I got love
I got my feet on the ground
And my family above
Can you send me some happiness
With my best to the rest of the people
Of the east and the west and
Maybe every once in a while
You can just give my Grandma a smile
It is the season to smile
It's cold but we'll be freezing in style
Let me meet a boy one day
That wants to spread some love this way
And we can let our souls run free and
And He can open some happiness with me

Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's christmas time

Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's christmas time

I know you're out there
I hear your reindeer
I see the snow where
Your boots have been
I am gonna show them
So they will know then
Your love will grow
And they believe again.

Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's christmas time

Shake it up
Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's christmas time

Shake it up
Shake up the happiness
Wake it up
Wake up the happiness
Come on y'all
It's christmas time



All comments from YouTube:

@shanellewarner6873

This is one of my favorite Christmas song . I really like non-traditional Christmas songs.

@massimosigismondi699

FAVOURITE SONGS

@arkadiakowalczyk4768

merry christmas from Poland =D

@iTheDJcatH

It's June and I'm listening to a Christmas song

@iTheDJcatH

1 more month to Christmas 🙂

@jhonjushuaguevarra7771

listening on March :D

@lsg4e899

@@akeeladillon3257 me too xd

@nikkivisser660

Same 4 years later.... hahaha 😅

@Dad-se6jf

Same 5 years later :)

@nolame2712

Merry christmas from Poland everyone ! <3

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