Numb
Dustin Lyrics


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Don't whinge don't whine 'bout Christmas time.
Don't block the telly with the size of your belly.

Don't hokey, don't kokey, don't listen to smokey.
Go 'round to next door for a bit of karaoke.

Don't be mean, eat the coffee cream.
There's your Auntie Jean, looking at the Queen
On the screen. It's a scream.

Don't start, don't stop. Your Granny's throwin' up.
Get a mop ye pup, she's been on the sup.

Don't shimmy, don't shake, pick the icing off the cake.
Don't wake yer ma too early by mistake.

Don't wait up for Santy. Use that hanky,
you'll get socks from your Auntie.
Stop that hanky-panky.

Don't forget the batteries are not included
Santy brought the toy now ye better use it.

I feel loved. I love Christmas.
I feel loved. I love Christmas.

Don't shout, don't pout, don't spout from your mouth.
Don't pull at the tree, are ya listenin' to me?

Don't eat yellow snow. Ask any Eskimo.
Hey Joe. Ho-ho-ho.

Don't forget to plug out the lights,
Do it all again tomorrow night.

And...
Don't ate turkey
Don't ate turkey
Don't ate turkey
Don't ate turkey
Don't ate turkey
Don't ate turkey

I feel loved. I love Christmas.
I feel loved. I love Christmas.

I feel loved. I love Christmas.
I feel loved. I love Christmas.





I feel loved. I love Christmas.
I feel loved. I love Christmas.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dustin's song 'Numb' are a humorous and satirical take on the holiday season, advising listeners on what they should and shouldn't do during Christmas. The first verse encourages listeners to avoid complaining and not block the television with their belly. The second verse warns against engaging in hokey or smokey behavior and instead suggests going to karaoke. The third verse reminds the listener to be kind and eat the coffee cream, all while poking fun at watching the Queen on television. The fourth verse urges the listener to clean up after their Granny and be careful not to wake up their mother too early. The fifth verse advises against eating yellow snow and reminds listeners to unplug their lights.


The refrain "I feel loved. I love Christmas," is repeated throughout the song, making it clear that despite the playful mockery of some holiday traditions, the singer does, in fact, enjoy Christmas. The song's silly lyrics and upbeat tempo create a lighthearted and entertaining mood that is perfect for spreading holiday cheer.


The song was released in 2008 in Ireland and quickly became a hit during the holiday season. It was performed by comedy puppet act Dustin the Turkey, who was a popular character on Irish television in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The song was written by Darren Smith and Simon Fine, and its music video features Dustin and his puppet friends singing and dancing, all while wearing festive Christmas sweaters.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't whinge don't whine 'bout Christmas time.
Don't complain about Christmas time.


Don't block the telly with the size of your belly.
Don't obstruct the TV with your large belly.


Don't hokey, don't kokey, don't listen to smokey.
Don't do the hokey pokey and don't listen to Smokey (who may be a bad influence).


Go 'round to next door for a bit of karaoke.
Go to the next door house for some karaoke instead.


Don't be mean, eat the coffee cream.
Don't be unkind, eat the coffee cream.


There's your Auntie Jean, looking at the Queen On the screen. It's a scream.
Your Auntie Jean is watching the Queen on the TV screen - it's funny.


Don't start, don't stop. Your Granny's throwin' up. Get a mop ye pup, she's been on the sup.
Don't start or stop (maybe a game), your Granny's throwing up, so clean it up because she's been drinking (on the sup).


Don't shimmy, don't shake, pick the icing off the cake. Don't wake yer ma too early by mistake.
Don't dance wildly, just pick the icing off the cake. Don't wake your mother up too early by accident.


Don't wait up for Santy. Use that hanky, you'll get socks from your Auntie. Stop that hanky-panky.
Don't stay up for Santa Claus, use that handkerchief (maybe to wipe your nose), you'll get socks from your Auntie. Don't engage in any inappropriate behavior.


Don't forget the batteries are not included Santy brought the toy now ye better use it.
Remember that the batteries are not provided, so Santa brought the toy, and now you should use it.


I feel loved. I love Christmas.
I feel loved and I love Christmas.


Don't shout, don't pout, don't spout from your mouth.
Don't shout, don't pout, don't talk foolishly.


Don't pull at the tree, are ya listenin' to me?
Don't tug on the Christmas tree, are you listening to me?


Don't eat yellow snow. Ask any Eskimo. Hey Joe. Ho-ho-ho.
Don't eat yellow snow, ask an Eskimo. Hey Joe. Ho ho ho (like Santa Claus).


Don't forget to plug out the lights, Do it all again tomorrow night.
Don't forget to turn off the lights, do it all again tomorrow night (meaning to celebrate Christmas again).


Don't ate turkey Don't ate turkey Don't ate turkey Don't ate turkey Don't ate turkey Don't ate turkey
Don't eat turkey (repeated several times).


I feel loved. I love Christmas.
I feel loved and I love Christmas.


I feel loved. I love Christmas.
I feel loved and I love Christmas.


I feel loved. I love Christmas.
I feel loved and I love Christmas.




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