We Wish You A Merry Christmas
David Seville and The Chipmunks Lyrics


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We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Good tidings to you where ever you are
Good tidings of Christmas and a Happy New Year

We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
Please bring it right here

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year





We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by David Seville and The Chipmunks are a classic and cheerful holiday song. The song begins by expressing warm wishes for the holiday season, specifically Christmas and the upcoming New Year. The repetition of the phrase "We wish you a Merry Christmas" emphasizes the sentiment of spreading joy and goodwill to all.


The second verse mentions "good tidings," which refers to good news or blessings. It conveys the message of sharing happiness and celebrating the spirit of Christmas together, regardless of one's location or circumstances. The mention of Christmas and the New Year in this line also highlights the double celebration that takes place during this time of year.


The third verse introduces a specific desire for everyone: figgy pudding. Figgy pudding, also known as plum pudding, is a traditional British dessert often served during Christmas. By singing "We all want some figgy pudding, please bring it right here," the song expresses a playful and light-hearted desire for a delicious treat associated with holiday festivities.


Overall, the song conveys a simple but heartfelt message: the desire for a joyful and Merry Christmas, as well as a Happy New Year. It encourages unity, sharing, and spreading the joyous spirit of the holiday season to all.


Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas


We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year


Good tidings to you where ever you are
We extend our warm wishes and good news to you, no matter where you may be located


Good tidings of Christmas and a Happy New Year
We share positive news and well wishes for both Christmas and the upcoming year


We all want some figgy pudding
All of us desire to have some delicious figgy pudding


We all want some figgy pudding
All of us desire to have some delicious figgy pudding


We all want some figgy pudding
All of us desire to have some delicious figgy pudding


Please bring it right here
Kindly bring the figgy pudding to this location


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas


We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BAGDASARIAN, TRADITIONAL

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