It's Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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It's not Christmas, no
It's not Christmas, no
It's not Christmas
'Til somebody cries

(Ho, ho, ho, ho)

Everybody made it home for Christmas Eve
Tried to keep it cool around the Christmas tree
Every year we sing a little song to survive
That it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries

My boyfriend is a vegan, so they fed him fish
My uncle made it worse by talking politics
I had a few opinions might have started a fight
Well, it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries

It's not Christmas
'Til we all break down in tears
It's not Christmas
It's the best time of the year

Grandpa ate the gummies that we meant to hide
We tried to play it off like it's a holiday high
He unwrapped all the presents and he ruined the surprise
Well, it's not Christmas 'til somebody

Breaks into argument
Ooh, I used to fight it
We get emotional too
I won't deny it
I used to hide in my room but now I like it
'Cause it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries




It's not Christmas
'Til we all break down in tears
It's not Christmas
It's the best time of the year

It's not Christmas
'Til somebody cries
'Til somebody cries

Waking up too early in my childhood bed
The nieces and the nephews jumping on my head
They keep on asking questions like is Santa a lie
Well, it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries

It's not Christmas
It's not Christmas (have a holly jolly)
The secret is to sing a little song to survive
That it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
Oh, it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
It's not Christmas 'til somebody cries

Overall Meaning

"It's Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries" by Carly Rae Jepsen is a playful and humorous take on the often chaotic and emotional experiences of the holiday season. The song highlights the common occurrences and tensions that arise when families come together during Christmas time. Jepsen suggests that the true essence of Christmas is not just about joyful celebrations and perfect moments, but also about embracing the messiness and imperfections that come with it.


The song begins by emphasizing the repetition of the lines "It's not Christmas, no," emphasizing that Christmas doesn't fully feel like Christmas until someone cries. Jepsen then describes the various scenarios that contribute to emotional outbursts and conflicts during the holidays. From inconvenient dietary restrictions causing tensions to family members engaging in heated political discussions, Jepsen playfully showcases the common triggers for Christmas arguments.


The lyrics also touch on the unexpected and comical situations that occur during Christmas gatherings. For example, Jepsen mentions her grandpa accidentally consuming gummies that were meant to be hidden, leading to an unexpected high and the unraveling of the surprise presents. These instances create a sense of chaos and unpredictability, ultimately adding to the Christmas spirit.


Overall, "It's Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries" portrays Christmas as a time when all the emotions, good and bad, are magnified. Beyond the picture-perfect moments, it's the raw and real experiences that truly make Christmas memorable and meaningful.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not Christmas, no
Christmas hasn't truly arrived yet


'Til somebody cries
Until someone in the family gets emotional or upset


Everybody made it home for Christmas Eve
All family members arrived home in time for Christmas Eve


Tried to keep it cool around the Christmas tree
Trying to maintain a relaxed and calm atmosphere near the Christmas tree


Every year we sing a little song to survive
Every year we have a coping mechanism song to get through the holiday season


That it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
Emphasizing that the true essence of Christmas includes emotional moments


My boyfriend is a vegan, so they fed him fish
The family unintentionally served something that goes against his dietary preferences


My uncle made it worse by talking politics
The situation escalated due to heated political discussions initiated by the uncle


I had a few opinions might have started a fight
Expressing personal viewpoints that potentially led to an argument


Well, it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
Reiterating that emotional moments are a integral part of the holiday


Grandpa ate the gummies that we meant to hide
Accidentally, the grandfather found and consumed the hidden gummies


We tried to play it off like it's a holiday high
Attempting to pass off the effects of the gummies as a festive experience


He unwrapped all the presents and he ruined the surprise
Unintentionally, he spoiled the surprise by unwrapping all the gifts prematurely


Breaks into argument
Engaging in heated debates or disputes


Ooh, I used to fight it
In the past, I used to resist or avoid these emotional moments


We get emotional too
Acknowledging that the family also experiences emotional reactions


I won't deny it
Admitting that emotional moments are a part of their Christmas tradition


I used to hide in my room but now I like it
Previously, the person used to seclude themselves, but now they appreciate the emotional aspect of Christmas


'Cause it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
Stating that genuine emotional expressions are fundamental to the Christmas experience


Waking up too early in my childhood bed
Awakening prematurely in the familiar setting of their childhood bed


The nieces and the nephews jumping on my head
The younger family members playfully disturbing the person by jumping on their head


They keep on asking questions like is Santa a lie
The kids persistently inquire about the truth of Santa Claus


It's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
Restating the theme that emotional moments contribute to the essence of Christmas


It's not Christmas (have a holly jolly)
Reinforcing that Christmas is incomplete without emotional experiences


The secret is to sing a little song to survive
The coping mechanism is to sing a song to endure and navigate through the Christmas season


Oh, it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
Reaffirming the concept that genuine emotional moments define the true Christmas spirit




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Benjamin Romans, James Flannigan, CJ Baran

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LYRICS

It's not Christmas, no-oh-oh
It's not Christmas, no-oh-oh
It's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
(Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho)

Everybody made it home for Christmas Eve
Tried to keep it cool around the Christmas tree
Every year we sing a little song to survive
That it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries

My boyfriend is a vegan so they fed him fish
My uncle made it worse by talking politics
I had a few opinions, might have started a fight
Well, it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries

It's not Christmas
'Til we all break down in tears
It's not Christmas (no oh-oh)
It's the best time of the year

Grandpa ate the gummies that we meant to hide
We tried to play it off like it's a holiday high
He unwrapped all the presents and he ruined the surprise
Well, it's not Christmas 'til somebody-

Breaks into an argument (Oh)
I used to fight it (Ooh)
We get emotional too, I won't deny it (Ooh)
I used to hide in my room, but now I like it
'Cause it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries

It's not Christmas (no-oh-oh)
'Til we all break down in tears
It's not Christmas (no-oh-oh)
It's the best time of the year

It's not Christmas
(Somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody)
'Til somebody cries
(Somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody)
(Somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody)
'Til somebody cries
(Somebody, somebody, oh)

Waking up too early in my childhood bed
The nieces and the nephews jumping on my head
They keep on asking questions like, "Is Santa a lie?"
Well, it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries

It's not Christmas (no-oh-oh)
It's not Christmas (no-oh-oh)
(Hmm, have a holly jolly)
The secret is to sing a little song to survive
That it's not Christmas 'til somebody cries (No 'til somebody cries)
It's not Christmas 'til somebody cries (No, it's not Christmas)
It's not Christmas 'til somebody cries
(Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho)
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All comments from YouTube:

@callumcartini

Finally a song that does not impose over happiness but is actually relatable, like someone running your Christmas happens way too often and this song embodies that energy perfectly

@gmikes5184

in my family we take rotation for ruining xmas 🤣

@22taylorsversion9

This song is a grower, it gets better everytime you hear it

@blacksapphire1445

same. at my first listen i didn’t like it much. but after listening few times i love it sm!

@wh5601

I hope so because listening to it for the first time right now and I’m not loving it

Edit - 5th time listening now. You were right.

@mohaumoloko4994

Yeah it took me 3 times to love this song lol 😂

@P3myY

The lyrics are good and entertaining but the beat is awful I'm sorry it really is the start is nice but the rest no and the bells feels like they were thrown in there 'cause the producer forgot it was a Christmas song it's just to clanky of a beat

@zephronic1062

That's how it works buddy, it's not that hard

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@pastelnoir4028

Carly created the perfect Christmastime for fun and SHE IS ROCKING THAT PINK HAIR

@pastelnoir4028

@Ivy I think it’s her actual hair, she’s made a few social media posts with it

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