It's Christmas
Cher & Rosie O'Donnell Lyrics

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Girl, it's that time for year to sing Feliz Navidad
Underneath the tree there should be some presents there from Santa Claus
Girl, I'm begging you, don't be mad at me
I forgot it's Christmas, and you're oh so hard to try to please

Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't know what to do
Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't have a gift for you
I can give you ay, ay, ay

All you need is ay, ay, ay
Un poquito ay, ay, ay
On this Christmas night, yeah (Whoo!)

Girl, pretend my arms are like shiny, big, red bows
Wrapped around your kisses underneath the magic mistletoe
Girl, my gift of love is comin' from the heart
Peace on earth, goodwill to all starts right here where we are

Everybody sing
Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't know what to do
Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't have a gift for you
I can give you ay, ay, ay
All you need is ay, ay, ay
Un poquito ay, ay, ay
On this Christmas night, yeah (Whoo!)

Vamono'
Muevelo, muevelo
Come on

Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't know what to do
Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't have a gift for you
I can give you ay, ay, ay
All you need is ay, ay, ay
Un poquito ay, ay, ay
On this Christmas night, yeah

Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't know what to do
Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't have a gift for you
I can give you ay, ay, ay
All you need is ay, ay, ay
Un poquito ay, ay, ay
On this Christmas night

Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Que bueno esta
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Christmas night
Ay, ay, ay
Que bueno
Ay, ay, ay
Lo-le-lo-le
Ay, ay, ay
Arriba eh
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay!

Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't know what to do
Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't have a gift for you

I can give you ay, ay, ay
All you need is ay, ay, ay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "It's Christmas" by Cher & Rosie O'Donnell reflect the sentiment of the holiday season and the struggle to find the perfect gift for someone special. The song begins with a plea from the singer to not be mad at them for forgetting it's Christmas and not having a present. The use of "Feliz Navidad" in the lyrics adds a touch of multiculturalism, reflecting the diversity of the holiday season.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of playfulness and light-heartedness. The chorus, with its repetitive "ay, ay, ay," creates a joyful and festive atmosphere. The singer sings about giving their love as a gift, symbolized by their arms being like shiny red bows. There is also a mention of the magic mistletoe, representing the opportunity for romantic moments during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl, it's that time for year to sing Feliz Navidad
Hey girl, it's that time of year when we come together to celebrate Christmas and sing 'Feliz Navidad'.

Underneath the tree there should be some presents there from Santa Claus
Beneath the Christmas tree, there should be some gifts waiting for us, brought by Santa Claus.

Girl, I'm begging you, don't be mad at me
Hey girl, I'm pleading with you, please don't get angry with me.

I forgot it's Christmas, and you're oh so hard to try to please
I completely forgot it's Christmas, and you're challenging to make happy.

Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't know what to do
Oh dear, it's Christmas and I'm at a loss for what to do.

Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't have a gift for you
Oh no, it's Christmas and I haven't prepared a gift for you.

I can give you ay, ay, ay
But hey, I can give you love and affection.

All you need is ay, ay, ay
Because all you really need is love and affection.

Un poquito ay, ay, ay
Just a little bit of love and affection.

On this Christmas night, yeah (Whoo!)
Especially on this Christmas night, let's celebrate together! (Whoo!)

Girl, pretend my arms are like shiny, big, red bows
Hey girl, imagine that my arms are like beautifully decorated, big, red bows.

Wrapped around your kisses underneath the magic mistletoe
Envision my arms enveloping your kisses while we stand beneath the magical mistletoe.

Girl, my gift of love is comin' from the heart
Hey girl, my gift to you is love that comes straight from the depths of my heart.

Peace on earth, goodwill to all starts right here where we are
The true meaning of Christmas, which is peace on earth and goodwill towards all, begins with us right here and now.

Vamono'
Let's go!

Muevelo, muevelo
Move it, move it!

Come on
Let's do it!

Ay, ay, ay, it's Christmas and I don't know what to do
Oh dear, it's Christmas and I'm unsure of what actions to take.