We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Cedarmont Kids Lyrics
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We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Good tidings to you
Wherever you are
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
Good tidings to you
Wherever you are
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
We won′t go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won′t go until we get some, so bring some right here
Good tidings to you
Wherever you are
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is a classic Christmas carol that originated in England in the 16th century. The song is a cheerful greeting that expresses wishes and good tidings to friends, family, and loved ones during the holiday season. The song is a popular choice for carolers, and is often sung door-to-door, as well as in Christmas concerts and gatherings.
The song is an upbeat and joyful expression of Christmas wishes and celebrates the end of the year and the start of a new year. The opening line of the song "We wish you a merry Christmas" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The repetition of "good tidings to you, wherever you are" reinforces the idea of sharing joy and goodwill with all, regardless of where they are located.
The second half of each verse focuses on the desire for a figgy pudding, and the insistence of the carolers to not leave until they get some. This reflects the tradition of carolers visiting homes and being rewarded with food and drink in return for their performances. The final line of the song "Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year" ties everything together, summarizing the overall message of the carol.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a merry Christmas
We express our desires and hopes for you to have a happy Christmas celebration.
We wish you a merry Christmas
We express again our desires and hopes for you to have a happy Christmas celebration.
We wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We extend our wishes for both a merry Christmas and a happy New Year as well.
Good tidings to you
We wish that you receive good news and blessings.
Wherever you are
We hope that wherever you are, you receive our best wishes.
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
We offer good wishes for both Christmas and the upcoming New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
We request a specific type of dessert called a figgy pudding.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
We repeat our request for a figgy pudding.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We request both the figgy pudding and also some good cheer or happiness.
We won't go until we get some;
We state that we will not leave until we receive the requested items.
We won't go until we get some;
We repeat that we will not leave without obtaining the figgy pudding and good cheer.
We won't go until we get some, so bring some right here
We make it clear that we expect the requested items to be brought to us immediately.
Good tidings to you
We reiterate our desire for you to receive good news and blessings.
Wherever you are
Again, we hope that wherever you are, you receive our best wishes.
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
We repeat our offer of good wishes for both Christmas and the upcoming New Year.
Writer(s): Traditional
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.