Happy New Year
Adam Pascal; Anthony Rapp; Daphne Rubin-Vega; Fredi Walker; Idina Menzel; Jesse L. Martin; Wilson Je Lyrics

Maybe it's much too early in the game
It could be argued that it is too early to be discussing plans for New Year's Eve.

Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
Regardless of the timing, I still want to ask you about your plans for New Year's Eve.

What are you doing New Year's
I am curious about how you plan to spend New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve?
Specifically, what are your plans for the upcoming holiday?

Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
I wonder who you will be sharing a New Year's kiss with, and in whose embrace you will be celebrating the holiday.

When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
At the stroke of midnight, the transition between the old year and the new year will be marked.

Welcoming in the New Year
The arrival of the new year is a cause for celebration and welcoming.

New Year's Eve, oh
This phrase is simply serving to reinforce the subject and timing of the song.

Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I understand that it may be foolish to think this way.

I'd ever be the one you chose
It is unlikely that you would select me as your New Year's Eve companion.

Out of the thousand invitations
You undoubtedly receive a great number of invitations for New Year's Eve festivities.

You receive, oh
This line is simply serving to reinforce the idea of invitations being sent and received.

Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Despite the odds being against me, there is a small possibility that I could be chosen as your New Year's Eve companion.

Here comes the jackpot question in advance, babe
Now I am going to ask the big question, the one that could lead to me being your New Year's Eve date.

What are you doing New Year's
Once again, I am curious about your plans for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve, oh
This phrase is once again simply reinforcing the subject and timing of the song.

Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
It bears repeating that it may be irrational to hold out hope for being selected as your New Year's Eve companion.

I'd ever be the one you chose
I need to remember that it is very unlikely that I will be the person you select to spend the holiday with.

Out of the thousand invitations
Once again, I am acknowledging that many people will have invited you to various New Year's Eve parties and events.

You receive, oh
And once again, this line is simply reinforcing the idea of invitations being sent and received.

But in case I stand one little chance
On the off chance that I might have even the slightest chance of being your New Year's Eve date,

Here comes the jackpot question in advance
I am going to ask the big question now, in hopes of finding out if there is indeed a chance for me to be your companion for the holiday.

What are you doing on New Year's Ever
Please tell me what you have planned for New Year's Eve, as I am very curious.

Tell me what are you doing New Year's Eve?
This repetition of the previous line is simply emphasizing the importance and urgency of the question.