We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Disney - 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.
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!

Now bring us some figgy pudding
Now bring us some figgy pudding
Now bring us some figgy pudding
Please bring it right here!
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin
Glad 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 it out here!
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin




Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!

Overall Meaning

The song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" was originally a traditional English folk song that was sung by carolers as they went door to door during the Christmas season. This song has since become one of the most popular and beloved Christmas songs around the world, including in Disney's rendition. The song begins with a set of three verses, alternating between the lines โ€œWe wish you a merry Christmasโ€ and โ€œAnd a happy new yearโ€ that convey the warm wishes and goodwill of the holiday season.


The fourth verse is where the song takes a more jovial turn with the lyrics โ€œNow bring us some figgy pudding, now bring us some figgy pudding, now bring us some figgy pudding, and bring it right here!โ€ The song goes on to describe how they wonโ€™t leave until they get some, creating a fun and festive tone to the song. The Christmas season is all about coming together as a community and enjoying each otherโ€™s company, and this song perfectly embodies that spirit of togetherness and merriment.


In summary, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a beloved Christmas song that has become a classic across generations. It expresses the sentiments of warmth and good cheer that accompany the holiday season, while also adding a fun and playful tone through its depiction of the figgy pudding. Whether sung at a Christmas party, by carolers, or simply by oneself in the shower, this song never fails to bring a smile to people's faces and spread the joy and spirit of Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a merry Christmas
We hope you have a happy and enjoyable Christmas holiday with your loved ones.


And a happy New Year.
We also hope that your upcoming year is filled with joy and happiness.


Glad tidings we bring
We come bearing good news and positive messages.


To you and your kin;
This message is not only for you, but also for your family and loved ones.


Now bring us some figgy pudding
We kindly request that you serve us some delicious figgy pudding.


Please bring it right here!
We would appreciate it if you could bring it to us now and here.


We won't go until we get some
We won't leave until we have tasted and enjoyed some of that figgy pudding.


So bring it out here!
We kindly ask you to bring it out to us now so we can enjoy it.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ART HARRIS

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