Making Christmas
A Nightmare Before Christmas Lyrics
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This time, this time
Making Christmas
[GHOUL]
Making Christmas
Making Christmas, making Christmas is so fine
[GROUP]
It's our this time and won't the children be surprised? It's ours this time
[CHILD CORPSE]
Making Christmas
[MUMMY]
Making Christmas
[CHILD CORPSE & MUMMY]
Making Christmas
[WITCHES]
Time to give them something fun
[WITCHES & CREATURE LADY]
They'll talk about for years to come
[GROUP]
Let's have a cheer from everyone. It's time to party
[VAMPIRES]
Making Christmas
[DUCK TOY & VAMPIRES]
Making Christmas
[VAMPIRES]
Snakes and mice get wrapped up so nice with spider legs and pretty bows
[WINGED DEMON]
It's ours this time
[CORPSE FATHER, WOLFMAN, DEVIL]
All together, that and this with all our tricks we're making Christmas time
[WOLF MAN]
Here comes Jack
[JACK]
I don't believe what's happening to me
My hopes, my dreams, my fantasies
Hee hee hee
[HARLEQUIN]
Won't they be impressed? I am a genius
See how i transform this old rat
Into a most delightful hat?
[JACK]
Hmm, my compliments from me to you
On your most intriguing hat
Consider though this substitute
A bat in the place of this old rat
Huh! No, no, no, now that's all wrong.
This thing will never make a present
It's been dead now for much too long
Try something fresher, something pleasant.
Try again, don't give up
[THREE MR. HYDES]
All together, that and this
with all our tricks we're making Christmas time
(instrumental)
[GROUP]
This time this time
[JACK]
It's ours
[GROUP]
Making Christmas making Christmas
La la la
It's almost here
And we can't wait so ring the bells and celebrate
'Cause when the full moon starts to climb
We'll all sing it out
[JACK]
It's Christmas time!
Hee hee hee
In the song "Making Christmas" from The Nightmare Before Christmas, the lyrics depict the excitement and anticipation of the characters as they prepare to create their own version of Christmas. The song starts with various characters exclaiming and repeating "making Christmas," expressing their enthusiasm for taking on this new endeavor.
The Mayor joins in, highlighting how wonderful and enjoyable making Christmas is. The characters eagerly anticipate surprising the children with their unique take on the holiday. It's emphasized that this time is their chance to shine and they are determined to make it memorable.
Different characters chime in, such as the Child Corpse and the Mummy, reinforcing the sentiment of making Christmas. The Witches and Creature Lady discuss the excitement of giving something fun that everyone will talk about for years. The mood is upbeat and joyous, with a call to party and celebrate.
The Vampires and the Duck Toy continue the theme of making Christmas, playfully mentioning how they wrap up snakes and mice with spider legs and pretty bows. The Winged Demon reiterates that it's their time to shine and be creative.
As the song progresses, Jack, the main character, expresses his disbelief at the transformations happening around him and how his hopes, dreams, and fantasies are fulfilled. The Harlequin talks about impressing others with their genius by transforming an old rat into a delightful hat. However, Jack suggests a substitute, wanting something fresher and more pleasant.
The Three Mr. Hydes bring the song back to focus on the collective effort of the characters, stating that with all their tricks, they are making Christmas. An instrumental section follows, allowing the music to further capture the excitement and energy of the preparations.
The song concludes with a reprise of the chorus, emphasizing that it's their time to make Christmas and they cannot wait. They urge everyone to ring the bells and celebrate, as the full moon rises and they sing out their joyous proclamation, "It's Christmas time!"
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