We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Alvin And The Chipmunks (Holiday) Lyrics


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We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Good tidings to you where ever you are
Good tidings of Christmas and a Happy New Year

We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
Please bring it right here

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year





We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alvin and The Chipmunks's song ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas’ convey joyful holiday greetings to all listeners. The repetitious but catchy chorus of ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’ immediately sets a festive tone for the song. The stanza ‘Good tidings to you where ever you are, good tidings of Christmas and a Happy New Year’ is a message of well wishes that transcends geography and cultural boundaries. The song also makes a reference to traditional Christmas dessert ‘figgy pudding’ which seemingly everyone wants ‘right here’. This emphasizes the universal aspect of Christmas and how there are certain customs and traditions that are enjoyed across the world.


Overall, the song is a musical representation of the holiday season’s spirit of warmth, joy, and inclusivity. It encourages everyone to come together during the holiday season and share in the simple pleasures of the occasion like enjoying food and good company. The upbeat melody and positive message make We Wish You A Merry Christmas a timeless holiday classic that is played every year in homes, shops, and public spaces.


Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a Merry Christmas
Our deepest desire is for you to have a very joyful Christmas celebration


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We repeat our wish for you to have a pleasant Christmas


We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
May both the Christmas and the New Year bring you lots of happiness and blessings


Good tidings to you where ever you are
We want to express our good wishes to you no matter where you may be


Good tidings of Christmas and a Happy New Year
May your Christmas be filled with joy and your New Year bring you much prosperity and peace


We all want some figgy pudding
We eagerly anticipate having some delicious fig pudding


We all want some figgy pudding
Again, we express our strong desire for this mouth-watering dessert


We all want some figgy pudding
Once again, we can't emphasize enough how much we want that yummy pudding


Please bring it right here
We humbly ask that you bring the pudding to our location as soon as possible




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BAGDASARIAN, TRADITIONAL

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