Wonderful Christmastime
Barenaked Ladies Lyrics


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Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Jesus
Happy birthday to you




Overall Meaning

In this rendition of Wonderful Christmastime by Barenaked Ladies, the opening is slightly altered to include the lyrics "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Jesus, happy birthday to you." This deviation from the original lyrics places the focus on the religious aspect of the holiday, acknowledging that Christmas is, first and foremost, a celebration of the birth of Jesus. This simple change serves as a reminder to listeners that, amidst all the commercialization and Santa Claus imagery, the true meaning of Christmas remains the same, and it's a time to recognize and honor the religious significance of the holiday.


Furthermore, the use of the traditional birthday song melody adds a lighthearted, festive feel to the song. The message is clear, yet bouncy and happy, which perfectly encapsulates the atmosphere of the holiday season. The upbeat, jolly tone then continues with the addition of the original Wonderful Christmastime melody, making for a unique and catchy combination that listeners can easily sing along to.


Line by Line Meaning

Happy birthday to you
We offer our warm greetings and congratulations on this joyous day


Happy birthday to you
We reiterate our best wishes for you


Happy birthday dear Jesus
We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who brings hope to the world


Happy birthday to you
Once again, we express our heartfelt congratulations and well-wishes




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul McCartney

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