1) Buford (Redondo Bea… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Buford (Redondo Beach, CA) 1995–1998
2) Buford 2010–Present.
1) Buford were based in Redondo Beach, CA and were active throughout the 90s, releasing a number of 7" records including splits alongside Loose Change and Sleepasaurus on Luis Estefania's own label, Noise Patch Records. They also had tracks on compilations such as Emo Diaries - Chapter Two - A Million Miles Away and the Motherbox Records samplers, Diversified Chaos and More Kaos. Early rotating line-ups included ex members of F.Y.P., Fleabag, The Grim, and Rhythm Collision. By 1996 the core group remained Sharif Dumani, Troy Taroy, Luis Estefania, and Rick Garcia (2) until their split in 1998.
2) Buford is an artist from the United States, with a new CD called Get Ready being released in May 2010. Buford grew up playing guitar in local R&B and Funk bands in his native town of East St. Louis, Illinois and later in the upstate New York area. He has since relocated to the Houston, Texas area and turned his musical focus primarily to Christian music. This gifted musician and songwriter has a love for music that encompasses many genres yet he understands that all inspiration is given by God. His aim is to create music that honors God and celebrates life.
Good King Wenceslas
Buford 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 lyrics to Buford's song "Good King Wenceslas" are a playful take on the classic Christmas carol. The song begins with Good King Wenceslas looking out on the Feast of Stephen, a Christian holiday celebrated on December 26th. However, Buford interrupts with his own rewrites, claiming that Santa Claus and his elves are making gifts for him. Despite objections from others about the historical context and meaning of the original song, Buford insists on changing the lyrics to be about himself and his desire for Christmas presents.
The original lyrics to "Good King Wenceslas" were written by John Mason Neale, an English hymn writer, and the music was based on a traditional Finnish tune. The song tells the story of King Wenceslas, a 10th-century Duke of Bohemia who was known for his generosity and charitable acts. Despite being just a Duke during his lifetime, he was later given the title of King for his noble deeds. The song is often sung during the Christmas season as it references Saint Stephen, one of the earliest Christian martyrs.
Line by Line Meaning
Good King Wenceslas looked out
Buford starts singing about King Wenceslas, who is looking out on the Feast of Stephen.
On the Feast of Stephen
This line gives context about when King Wenceslas is looking out.
Santa Claus and all his elves
Buford changes the topic and starts singing about Santa Claus and his elves.
Are making gifts for Buford
Buford imagines Santa Claus and his elves making presents just for him.
I don't think that's how it goes
Buford's friends question the accuracy of his version of the song.
Nobody's askin' you, nerd
Buford brushes off his friend's criticism in a disrespectful way.
Buford, you're completely disrespecting this classic song
Buford's friends call him out for his disrespectful behavior towards a classic song.
You're ignoring the historical context
Buford's friends point out that he is not paying attention to the historical context of the song.
King Wenceslas was a great man
Buford's friends acknowledge King Wenceslas as a historical figure worth respecting.
You have no idea what this song is about
Buford's friends question his knowledge of the song's original meaning.
I know all about this song
Buford is confident in his knowledge of the song, even if it means changing the lyrics.
The words were by an English guy
Buford shares a piece of information about the song's origins.
The music's Scandinavian
Buford shares another piece of information about the song's origins.
Wenceslas was five-foot-six
Buford shares a physical characteristic of King Wenceslas.
He kept his face unshaven
Buford shares another physical characteristic of King Wenceslas.
Though just a Duke throughout his life
Buford shares information about King Wenceslas' title.
He always ruled so justly
Buford shares information about King Wenceslas' character.
His kingly title was conferred
Buford shares information about King Wenceslas' title being changed after his death.
Upon him posthumously
Buford clarifies the timing of King Wenceslas' new title.
Well, I stand corrected, you seem to have a lot of information
Buford's friends acknowledge his knowledge about the song.
But if you know so much about it
Buford's friend challenges him to sing the original song if he knows so much about it.
Why do you not sing the original song?
Buford's friend asks him why he is not singing the original version of the song.
I like my version better, it's about me
Buford admits he changed the lyrics to the song to make it about himself.
Buford should get lots of gifts
Buford continues singing about himself, imagining getting many gifts.
Every Christmas season
Buford specifies when he should get gifts.
When I see presents just for me
Buford feels happy when he sees presents with his name on them.
It always is so pleasin'
Buford enjoys the feeling of getting presents.
That is why I changed the words
Buford justifies his decision to change the lyrics of the song to make it about himself.
To make the song more edgy
Buford adds that he changed the song to make it more modern or interesting.
If you don't like the way I sing
Buford warns his friends that he will retaliate if they don't like the way he sings.
You'll get a Christmas wedgie
Buford threatens his friends with a type of childish punishment if they don't comply with his singing preferences.
Oh, it's lovely, you're a veritable Oscar Hammerstein the Second
Buford's friends sarcastically praise him for his songwriting abilities.
Or, uh, oh, well, at least it's over
Buford's friends breathe a sigh of relief when the song is finally over.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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!