The Christmas Song
Christina Aguilera Lyrics


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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Will help to make the season bright
And tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight, night

They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really knows how to fly

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Though it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you

They know that Santa's on his way, he's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really knows how to fly

And so I'm offering this simple, simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas (Merry Christmas)





(Merry Christmas)
Merry Christmas to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Christina Aguilera's version of "The Christmas Song" evoke a sense of warmth and coziness during the holiday season. The opening lines "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" and "Jack Frost nipping at your nose" paint a vivid picture of a classic winter scene with loved ones.


The song then goes on to describe the joy and excitement of Christmas with the mention of "Yuletide carols being sung by a choir" and "folks dressed up like Eskimos." These images create a feeling of community and togetherness during the holiday season.


The second verse shifts focus to the anticipation of Santa Claus, with the mention of "toys and goodies on his sleigh" and children eagerly waiting to see if "reindeer really knows how to fly." The song ends with a simple, heartfelt message of "Merry Christmas to you," emphasizing the importance of love and goodwill during the holiday season.


Overall, "The Christmas Song" is a celebration of tradition, community, and love, and Christina Aguilera's version captures the heart and spirit of this sentiment.


Line by Line Meaning

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
The warmth of the fire and the roasting chestnuts create a cozy and festive atmosphere


Jack Frost nipping at your nose
The cold winter air is refreshing, but also a reminder to bundle up and stay warm


Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
The traditional Christmas music adds to the joyful and celebratory spirit of the season


And folks dressed up like Eskimos
The winter weather requires heavy clothing to keep warm, and it can be fun to embrace the unique style of cold-weather cultures


Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Certain holiday traditions like feasting on turkey and hanging mistletoe add to the festive nature of Christmas


Will help to make the season bright
These traditions add to the fun and joyful spirit of the holiday season


And tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Children are excited and full of wonder at the magic of the season


Will find it hard to sleep tonight, night
Their anticipation makes it difficult to fall asleep on Christmas Eve


They know that Santa's on his way
Children believe in the magic of Santa Claus and eagerly await his arrival


He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
Santa is known for bringing gifts and treats for children all over the world


And every mother's child is gonna spy
Children can't resist trying to catch a glimpse of Santa and his reindeer


To see if reindeer really knows how to fly
They are curious about the possibility of flying reindeer and are excited to catch a glimpse of them


And so I'm offering this simple phrase
The singer is acknowledging the simple joy and warmth of the season


To kids from one to ninety-two
The Christmas spirit is ageless and can be enjoyed by people of all ages


Though it's been said many times, many ways
The sentiment of Merry Christmas is simple yet powerful and has been expressed in various forms


Merry Christmas to you
The singer wishes everyone a happy and joyful holiday season




Lyrics © Ceylon Records, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mel Torme, Robert Wells

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@MikeyBustosPinoyboy

Hands down the voice of the generation! There will be nobody with a voice like this. I don't care if people today find the riffs too much, her voice embodied the jazzy/R&B elements of Whitney and Stevie that I feel kinda died with her generation of singers. She does it the best. I could listen to her riffs for hours and sit in awe with my mouth open wide the whole time! LOL! It's just amazing what she can do with that voice, and this is why I love her singing.

@reggiemae94

yaaaassss to Mikey Bustos stanning christina😍😍

@janexsan6137

I love these types of genres with Christina Aguilera, it's so calming and relaxing emotionally

@TheBest-rv9qi

She's definitely the best voice of the 2000s and I'm still mad that she's not as popular as Beyoncé despite being more talented and creative than her.

@mattj9197

Not bad but Nat is a million times better

@navileblond9981

Agree I love her voice!!! She is my ultimate Xmas diva!

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@myeishaross1

I absolutely love her voice!!. She is one of thee best singers Ever. She is not over doing the vocals. Her voice is a powerhouse type of voice so she can sing anything the way she wants too . Any song Christina sings sounds Amazing

@halloweenville1

Yea but we all have different ears, it's about the listeners as much as it's about her.

@dulistanheman

No body mention about how good the Pianist...He played so Grandly.
Christina at her peak voice 👍🏼

@halloweenville1

Peak indeed, which is why she sounds awful.

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