branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.
The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.
Chipmunk Song
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
Want a plane that loops the loop
Me, I want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Want a plane that loops the loop
I still want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late
Very good, boys
Lets sing it again!
Yeah, lets sing it again!
No, that's enough, lets not overdo it
What do you mean overdo it?
We want to sing it again!
Now wait a minute, boys
Why can't we sing it again?
Alvin, cut that out
Theodore, just a minute
Simon will you cut that out? Boys
The Chipmunk Song by Alvin and The Chipmunks is a classic Christmas tune that captures the excitement of the holiday season. The song begins by announcing the arrival of Christmas time and how it signals a change in mood from the rest of the year. The lyrics express the joy and anticipation that comes with Christmas as well as a sense of urgency, indicating that the wait has been excruciatingly long.
The second verse is where the focus shifts on what the Chipmunks want for Christmas. Alvin wants a plane that can loop the loop, while the rest of the Chipmunks want a hula hoop. Despite being good throughout the year, they are impatient to receive their coveted gifts and can hardly wait for Christmas to arrive.
The third verse repeats the second verse, emphasizing the Chipmunks’ longing for their desired presents. The final line of the song, “Please Christmas, don’t be late,” is repeated twice, underscoring their desperation and eagerness.
Overall, The Chipmunk Song captures the feverish excitement of the holiday season, with its playful lyrics and catchy melody. The song has become a timeless favorite for generations, sparking joy and nostalgia every time it is played.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas, Christmas time is near
It's almost Christmas time
Time for toys and time for cheer
A time for happiness and getting toys
We've been good, but we can't last
We have been good, but we can't continue to be for much longer
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
We want Christmas to come quickly
Want a plane that loops the loop
I want a toy plane that can do loops
Me, I want a hula hoop
I want a hula hoop toy
We can hardly stand the wait
We are very excited and can't wait for Christmas
Please Christmas, don't be late
We hope Christmas comes on time
Very good, boys
You did a good job, boys
Lets sing it again!
Let's sing the song again!
No, that's enough, lets not overdo it
We've sung enough for now
What do you mean overdo it?
Why are you saying that we sang too much?
We want to sing it again!
We want to sing the song again!
Now wait a minute, boys
Hold on a second, boys
Alvin, cut that out
Alvin, stop doing that
Theodore, just a minute
Theodore, please wait a moment
Simon will you cut that out? Boys
Simon, can you please make the boys stop doing that?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ross Sr. Bagdasarian
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