Good King Wenceslas
Cast - Phineas and Ferb Lyrics

Good King Wenceslas looked out
The story follows Good King Wenceslas who was looking out of his window

On the Feast of Stephen
On the day of St. Stephen's feast, which is celebrated on December 26th

Sorry I'm late, I was busy doin' some rewrites
The singer apologizes for being late and explains that they were making some changes to the song

Rewrites I've highlighted your parts, now sing along
The artist has made some changes to the song and wants the other person to sing along with the highlighted parts

Santa Claus and all his elves
The artist mentions Santa Claus and his elves who make gifts for people during Christmas

Are making gifts for Buford
The singer suggests that Santa Claus and his elves are making gifts specifically for Buford

I don't think that's how it goes
The other person disagrees with the singer's suggestion about Santa Claus making gifts for Buford

Nobody's askin' you, nerd
The artist tells the other person to stop interrupting as they are not interested in their opinion

Buford, you're completely disrespecting this classic song
The artist accuses Buford of not showing respect towards the classic song

You're ignoring the historical context
The artist accuses Buford of not understanding the historical context of the song

King Wenceslas was a great man
The singer praises King Wenceslas for being a great man

You have no idea what this song is about
The artist accuses Buford of not knowing the meaning of the song

I know all about this song
Buford claims to know everything about the song

The words were by an English guy
Buford shares some information about the song, that the lyrics were written by an English guy

The music's Scandinavian
Buford shares some information about the song, that the music is Scandinavian

Wenceslas was five-foot-six
Buford shares his knowledge about the physical appearance of Wenceslas

He kept his face unshaven
Buford shares his knowledge about Wenceslas, who was known for not shaving his face

Though just a Duke throughout his life
Buford shares his knowledge about Wenceslas, who was only a Duke during his lifetime

He always ruled so justly
Buford shares his knowledge about Wenceslas, who was known for ruling justly

His kingly title was conferred
Buford shares his knowledge about Wenceslas, who was given the title of King posthumously

Upon him posthumously
Buford clarifies that Wenceslas was given the title of King after his death

Well, I stand corrected, you seem to have a lot of information
The artist admits that Buford has a lot of information about the song and its history

But if you know so much about it
The singer questions why Buford is not singing the original song if he knows so much about it

Why do you not sing the original song?
The artist questions why Buford changed the lyrics of the song

I like my version better, it's about me
Buford explains that he changed the lyrics of the song to make it about himself

Buford should get lots of gifts
Buford suggests that he should get lots of gifts during Christmas

Every Christmas season
Buford clarifies that he should get lots of gifts every Christmas season

When I see presents just for me
Buford explains that he loves seeing presents that are specifically for him

It always is so pleasin'
Buford finds it very pleasing to receive presents that are specifically for him

That is why I changed the words
Buford explains that he changed the lyrics of the song to make it about himself receiving lots of gifts

To make the song more edgy
Buford explains that he changed the lyrics to make the song more modern and interesting

If you don't like the way I sing
Buford warns the artist that if they do not like the way he sings, they will get a Christmas wedgie

You'll get a Christmas wedgie
Buford threatens to give the artist a wedgie during Christmas if they do not like the way he sings

Oh, it's lovely, you're a veritable
The artist sarcastically compliments Buford for being like a famous lyricist

Oscar Hammerstein the Second
The singer compares Buford to Oscar Hammerstein II, a famous lyricist

Or, uh, oh, well, at least it's over
The artist is relieved that the song and the argument is over