Make It To Christmas
Alessia Cara Lyrics


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We were warm and wonderful once upon a time
But now we're frozen, hanging by a thread
Can we wait a minute? Or can we just try to try?
'Cause my favorite day is coming up ahead

Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow
This time of year that makes us lose our way
Just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make it to Christmas?

(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
Make it to Christmas

Don't know what I'll say to dad when he sees the empty chair
Don't want to hear my mom say, "Told you so"
Waiting for Santa in my bed's no fun if you're not there
And I don't want to be angry at mistletoes

Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow
This time of year that makes us lose our way
Just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make it to Christmas?





(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
Make it to Christmas
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?

Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow
This time of year that makes us lose our way
Just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Break my heart on boxing day
Just, please, can we make it to Christmas?

(Christmastime) yeah, yeah
(Everything will be alright)
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on)
yeah, yeah
(Christmastime)
(Everything will be alright)
(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on)
Make it to Christmas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alessia Cara’s “Make It To Christmas” are a plea to salvage a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The singer conveys her deep sense of loss and longing for the way things could be. She recalls a time when they were “warm and wonderful,” but now they are “frozen, hanging by a thread.” The singer implores her partner to try and make it work, to hold on “a little longer” and not have her “spending it alone.” The holidays mean everything to her, and she doesn’t want to let go of the hope for a beautiful Christmas.


The winter season has put a damper on their love, which is growing colder as the snow falls. She worries about things like an empty chair at the dinner table and missing her partner’s presence while waiting for Santa. The singer is afraid of being angry at mistletoe and wants to treasure the precious time of year with her loved one. She emphasizes that it’s all about “making it to Christmas” - the idea of hanging on long enough until they can both feel that magical Christmas spirit and rekindle the warmth of their love.


The song’s lyrics are relatable to many people who are going through difficulties in their relationships during the holiday season. It highlights the importance of making an effort to heal a relationship and embrace the holiday spirit of love, warmth, and togetherness. The songstress has portrayed the struggles of a couple trying to work out the flaws in their relationship during the holiday season, making it a wonderful addition to holiday playlists.


Line by Line Meaning

We were warm and wonderful once upon a time
We used to be happy and loving in the past


But now we're frozen, hanging by a thread
Our relationship has become cold and fragile


Can we wait a minute? Or can we just try to try?
Can we take a short break or can we at least attempt to fix our relationship?


'Cause my favorite day is coming up ahead
Christmas is my favorite day of the year and I want us to be together for it


Darling, I know that our love is going cold
I am aware that our love is deteriorating


It's just something 'bout the snow
The cold weather is affecting our mood and relationship


This time of year that makes us lose our way
The holiday season is making us lose sight of what's important in our relationship


Just say we'll make up
Let's commit to reconciling


And hold on a little longer
Let's endure through this rough patch


Don't have me spending it alone
I don't want to spend Christmas alone


This time of year is precious
The holiday season is special and shouldn't be taken for granted


Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make sure we are together for Christmas?


(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
Can we just make sure we are together for Christmas?


(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
If we can make it to Christmas, everything will be okay


(If we just hold on, hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
If we can endure a little longer, we can make it to Christmas


Don't know what I'll say to dad when he sees the empty chair
I don't know how to explain to my dad that my partner won't be there for Christmas


Don't want to hear my mom say, "Told you so"
I don't want to hear my mom say she warned me about our relationship


Waiting for Santa in my bed's no fun if you're not there
Christmas won't be enjoyable if you're not with me


And I don't want to be angry at mistletoes
I don't want to be bitter towards holiday decorations or traditions because of our relationship issues


Break my heart on boxing day
I don't want our relationship to end after Christmas


Make it to Christmas
Let's make sure we are together for Christmas


(yeah, yeah)
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alessia Caracciolo, Jon Levine

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