Happy Christmas
Colbie Caillat Lyrics


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It's almost Christmas
Everyone is wishing
for everything they always wanted
And a beautiful, shiny winter wonderland
It's too easy to get tempted

Cinnamon cider, sparkling diamonds
Presents too big for the tree
So much shopping, there's no time left
For my friends and my family

Maybe we worry too much about wishing
And not enough about giving
'Cause some people have nothing at all

Giving is priceless
Random acts of kindness
Remember the homeless
'Cause this is Christmas

Give hope to the hopeless
Love to the loveless
Remind us to be selfless
'Cause this is Christmas

So here's my happy Christmas to you
(Happy Christmas)
Here's my happy Christmas to you

So let just spend some time together
And be grateful that we're safe and warm
That our house is filled with songs and laughter
We gather by the fire making s'mores

It's caring and sharing
All of the good things
Not taking anything for granted
That we have

Giving is priceless
Random acts of kindness
Remember the homeless
'Cause this is Christmas

Give hope to the hopeless
Love to the loveless
Remind us to be selfless
'Cause this is Christmas

So here's my happy Christmas to you
(Happy Christmas)
Here's my happy Christmas to you

I remember Christmas day
We'd go run outside and play
Easy snow, snow fight, snowman
Skating on the ice holding grandpa's hand

I'm just asking for one thing
Let's keep making memories
Can we stay whole together, please?
By the Christmas tree

Giving is priceless
Random acts of kindness
Remember the homeless
'Cause this is Christmas

Give hope to the hopeless
Love to the loveless
Remind us to be selfless
'Cause this is Christmas

So here's my happy Christmas to you
(Happy Christmas)




Here's my happy Christmas to you
So here's my happy Christmas to you

Overall Meaning

In Colbie Caillat's song "Happy Christmas," the lyrics beautifully capture the essence of the holiday season and its true meaning. The opening verse depicts the hustle and bustle of the season, with people wishing for things they always wanted and allured by the temptation of consumerism. However, Caillat reminds us of what truly matters during this time of year—to give, not just to receive. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being selfless and helping those who have less than us, from the homeless to the loveless.


The second verse encourages people to take a moment to appreciate the simple joys of the season and to spend time together as a family. The imagery of gathering by the fire, making s'mores and skating on the ice holding grandpa's hand evokes a sense of warmth, togetherness, and love. The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of making memories with loved ones and cherishing the time spent together.


Overall, "Happy Christmas" is a song that inspires listeners to look beyond the materialistic aspects of the season and to remember the true meaning of Christmas, which is about giving, kindness, and love.


Line by Line Meaning

It's almost Christmas
The holiday season is approaching.


Everyone is wishing
People are making their wish lists and hoping for gifts.


for everything they always wanted
They desire to receive things they've been dreaming of.


And a beautiful, shiny winter wonderland
They imagine a picturesque and magical snowy landscape.


It's too easy to get tempted
It's easy to get caught up in the materialistic aspects of the season.


Cinnamon cider, sparkling diamonds
Luxurious items and treats are being marketed as ideal gifts.


Presents too big for the tree
The gifts people want are so excessive that they won't even fit under the tree.


So much shopping, there's no time left
People are prioritizing shopping over spending time with loved ones.


For my friends and my family
They are neglecting the importance of spending quality time with loved ones.


Maybe we worry too much about wishing
Perhaps people focus too much on receiving gifts and not enough on other important things.


And not enough about giving
People should focus more on giving to others during the holiday season.


'Cause some people have nothing at all
Some people have no material possessions or family to celebrate with.


Giving is priceless
Giving to others is a valuable and selfless act.


Random acts of kindness
Small acts of kindness towards others can go a long way.


Remember the homeless
We should not forget about those who may be struggling during the holiday season.


'Cause this is Christmas
The holiday season is a time for giving and helping others.


Give hope to the hopeless
We should try to provide comfort and positivity to those who may be feeling hopeless.


Love to the loveless
Showing love and compassion to those who may not have anyone to celebrate with is important.


Remind us to be selfless
We should prioritize giving to others over receiving gifts ourselves.


So here's my happy Christmas to you (Happy Christmas)
The artist wishes a happy holiday season to the listener.


Let just spend some time together
The artist suggests prioritizing spending time with loved ones.


And be grateful that we're safe and warm
We should be thankful for the safety and comfort we have during the holiday season.


That our house is filled with songs and laughter
We should appreciate the joyous atmosphere in our homes.


We gather by the fire making s'mores
We can create happy memories and traditions with loved ones.


All of the good things
The holiday season is full of positive and joyous things to appreciate.


Not taking anything for granted
We should be grateful for everything we have and not take it for granted.


I remember Christmas day
The singer recalls memories of past Christmas celebrations.


We'd go run outside and play
The artist remembers enjoying outdoor activities with loved ones.


Easy snow, snow fight, snowman
They enjoyed classic snowy activities like building snowmen and having snowball fights.


Skating on the ice holding grandpa's hand
The singer has fond memories of spending time with family members during the holiday season.


I'm just asking for one thing
The singer has a simple request for the holiday season.


Let's keep making memories
The artist wishes to continue creating cherished memories with loved ones.


Can we stay whole together, please?
The artist hopes that their family and loved ones can stay together and remain happy.


By the Christmas tree
The artist hopes to spend quality time with loved ones by the tree.


So here's my happy Christmas to you (Happy Christmas)
The singer wishes a happy holiday season to the listener once again.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, TOBY GAD

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