Good King Wenceslas
Baljeet Lyrics
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On the Feast of Stephen
Sorry I'm late, I was busy doin' some rewrites
Rewrites I've highlighted your parts, now sing along
Santa Claus and all his elves
Are making gifts for Buford
I don't think that's how it goes
Buford, you're completely disrespecting this classic song
You're ignoring the historical context
King Wenceslas was a great man
You have no idea what this song is about
I know all about this song
The words were by an English guy
The music's Scandinavian
Wenceslas was five-foot-six
He kept his face unshaven
Though just a Duke throughout his life
He always ruled so justly
His kingly title was conferred
Upon him posthumously
Well, I stand corrected, you seem to have a lot of information
But if you know so much about it
Why do you not sing the original song?
I like my version better, it's about me
Buford should get lots of gifts
Every Christmas season
When I see presents just for me
It always is so pleasin'
That is why I changed the words
To make the song more edgy
If you don't like the way I sing
You'll get a Christmas wedgie
Oh, it's lovely, you're a veritable
Oscar Hammerstein the Second
Or, uh, oh, well, at least it's over
The song "Good King Wenceslas" is a popular Christmas carol, and in this particular version, Baljeet has made some changes to the lyrics. The song begins with the King, who is observing the Feast of Stephen. However, Baljeet has added a comedic element by interjecting himself. He apologies for being late and then tells everyone to sing along with the highlighted parts he rewrote.
The next stanza sees Baljeet changing the narrative altogether. He imagines Santa Claus and his elves making gifts for Buford. When Buford corrects him, Baljeet interjects again and calls him a nerd. Baljeet goes on to explain that the song is not just about Buford getting gifts but has a historical context to it. King Wenceslas, who is mentioned in the song, was a just ruler, and the song is about his generosity.
Baljeet then schools Buford on some facts about the song. The lyrics were written by an Englishman, and the music is of Scandinavian origin. King Wenceslas was just a Duke in his lifetime, but his just rule earned him a posthumous kingly title. Buford then invites Baljeet to sing the original song, but Baljeet prefers his version that he feels is more "edgy." The song ends with Buford admiring Baljeet's lyrical abilities, sarcastically stating that he is the "Oscar Hammerstein of the Second."
Line by Line Meaning
Good King Wenceslas looked out
King Wenceslas gazed outside his window
On the Feast of Stephen
On the day of St. Stephen's feast
Santa Claus and all his elves
Santa and his helpers
Are making gifts for Buford
Preparing presents for Buford
I don't think that's how it goes
I don't believe that's correct
Nobody's askin' you, nerd
No one wants your input, you nerd
Buford, you're completely disrespecting this classic song
Buford is showing no reverence for this timeless tune
You're ignoring the historical context
You're neglecting the cultural background
King Wenceslas was a great man
Wenceslas was a highly respected ruler
You have no idea what this song is about
You don't comprehend the meaning of this song
I know all about this song
I'm well-informed about this tune
The words were by an English guy
An Englishman wrote the lyrics
The music's Scandinavian
The melody is of Scandinavian origin
Wenceslas was five-foot-six
The height of Wenceslas was five feet and six inches
He kept his face unshaven
The king refused to shave his beard
Though just a Duke throughout his life
Despite being only a Duke in his lifetime
He always ruled so justly
He was always a fair ruler
His kingly title was conferred
His regal designation was bestowed
Upon him posthumously
After his death
Well, I stand corrected, you seem to have a lot of information
I stand corrected, you have a lot of knowledge
But if you know so much about it
But if you have so much insight
Why do you not sing the original song?
Then why not sing the genuine lyrics?
I like my version better, it's about me
I prefer my adapted edition which is about me
Buford should get lots of gifts
Buford deserves many presents
Every Christmas season
During every December holiday
When I see presents just for me
When I spot exclusive gift boxes
It always is so pleasin'
It's always such a joy
That is why I changed the words
Therefore, I altered the lyrics
To make the song more edgy
To make the tune more daring
If you don't like the way I sing
If you don't appreciate my method of singing
You'll get a Christmas wedgie
You'll receive an undesirable surprise
Oh, it's lovely, you're a veritable
Oh, it's marvelous, you're a true
Oscar Hammerstein the Second
Oscar Hammerstein's successor
Or, uh, oh, well, at least it's over
Or, um, oh well, at least it's finished
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN O'BRIEN-DOCKER, N TRADITIONAL (PD)
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@oliverpony
🎶Good King Wenceslas was not
Like the carol you sing
Didn't help peasants, that's rot🤢
Was a Duke, not a King🤴
He didn't collect firewood🔥
Nor trudge through the cold snow🌨
Though that story is quite good
The truth we think you should know
Born in 907 AD
He came from Bohemia🇵🇱
And spread Christianity✝️
To people near and far
But what happened to the Duke🤷♂️
Not nice to discover
This next bit may make you puke🤮
Murdered by his brother🗡🎶🎶
@lordpyro9169
2 reasons I love this1:buford actually knew about what the song is about2:when buford says "YOU'LL GET A CHRISTMAS WEDGIE!"
@Wanderingsage7
would not surprise me if he orchestrated it to subtly show his knowledge.
@kelly_seastar
"I don't think that's how it goes."
"Nobody's asking you, Nerd."
That's my favorite part.
@rahkar1898
Someone notice that the pianist have the time of his life ?
@khaos5085
@@sunnyheart7478 The Pianist was smoking pot that's why he's enjoying himself.
@dakotastein9499
ever play the piano? playing an instrument can bring a lot of joy.
@Jackattack359
He gets to play Buford’s song, of course he is
@Klffsj
I'm still of the opinion Baljeet actually memorized Buford's script and went with it, knowing the futility of Buford getting his way. (Assuming this is true) It also shows how much Buford respects Baljeet's need to at least respect the tradition by writing the history into the new script.
@elliemorgan8670
I agree
@mossdude9594
that's such a cool way to think of it!