Merry Christmas
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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Build a fire and gather 'round the tree
Fill a glass and maybe come and sing with me

So kiss me under the mistletoe
Pour out the wine, let's toast and pray for December snow
I know there's been pain this year, but it's time to let it go
Next year, you never know
But for now, Merry Christmas

We'll dance in the kitchen while embers glow
We've both known love, but this love we got is the best of all
I wish you could see it through my eyes then you would know
My God, you look beautiful right now
Merry Christmas

The fire is raging on
And we'll all sing along to the song
Just having so much fun
While we're here, can we all spare a thought
For the ones who have gone?
Merry Christmas, everyone

(Ah ah ah ah)
(Ah ah ah ah)

So just keep kissing me under the mistletoe
Pour out the wine, let's toast and pray for December snow
I know there's been pain this year, but it's time to let it go
Next year, you never know
But for now, Merry Christmas

We'll dance in the kitchen while embers glow
We've both known love, but this love we got is the best of all
I wish you could see it through my eyes then you would know
My God, you look beautiful right now
Merry Christmas

I feel it when it comes
Every year, helping us carry on
Filled up with so much love
All the family and friends all together
Where we all belong
Merry Christmas, everyone

(Ah ah ah ah)
(Ah ah ah ah)
(Ah ah ah ah)
(Ah ah ah ah)

It's Christmas time for you and I
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas
It's Christmas time for you and I
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas
It's Christmas time for you and I
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas




It's Christmas time for you and I
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas time

Overall Meaning

The song "Merry Christmas" by Ed Sheeran and Elton John is a festive track that captures the spirit of the holiday through the lyrics. The song begins with an invitation to build a fire and gather around the tree, followed by a suggestion to fill a glass and come sing with the singers. The chorus talks about kissing under the mistletoe and toasting with wine, celebrating the arrival of December snow. The lyrics then reflect on the challenges faced during the year, but the singers urge to let go of the pain and wish for another year that can be better, and for now, they wish a Merry Christmas to everyone.


The next verse describes the couple dancing in the kitchen while the fire is still burning, expressing the love they share and how blessed they feel to have each other. The singers wish that everyone could see their love through their eyes, showing the depth of their love on this special day. The bridge talks about thinking of the ones who are not with them during the holiday season, and praying for them. Finally, the song ends with repeating "It's Christmas time for you and I", acknowledging that the whole world is celebrating this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Build a fire and gather 'round the tree
Let's light a fire and come together around the Christmas tree


Fill a glass and maybe come and sing with me
Let's pour a drink and sing together


So kiss me under the mistletoe
Let's kiss each other under the mistletoe


Pour out the wine, let's toast and pray for December snow
Let's raise our glasses, make a toast and hope for snow in December


I know there's been pain this year, but it's time to let it go
We've had a tough year, but it's time to move on from that pain


Next year, you never know
We can't predict what will happen next year


But for now, Merry Christmas
Let's focus on the present moment and enjoy Christmas


We'll dance in the kitchen while embers glow
We'll dance in the kitchen with the warm glow of the fire


We've both known love, but this love we got is the best of all
We've both experienced love before, but the love we share now is the best


I wish you could see it through my eyes then you would know
I wish you could see how beautiful this moment is as I see it


My God, you look beautiful right now
You look absolutely stunning right now


The fire is raging on
The fire is burning brightly


And we'll all sing along to the song
We'll all join in singing the song together


Just having so much fun
We're having a great time


While we're here, can we all spare a thought
While we're together, can we think about


For the ones who have gone?
Those who are no longer with us?


I feel it when it comes
I can feel Christmas when it arrives


Every year, helping us carry on
It comes every year and helps us keep going


Filled up with so much love
Filled with so much love


All the family and friends are together
All of our family and friends are here together


Where we all belong
This is where we are meant to be


It's Christmas time for you and I
It's Christmas time for us


We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas
Let's have a great night and a Merry Christmas


We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas time
Let's have a great night and a Merry Christmas time




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Elton John

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@thevibeguide

It does not get better than this. ❤

@MrUssy101

Ed the ginger muppet has passed his best and now singing with this old queen to stay relevant. !!!

@Froggy1249

Yeah

@DirtyCapes

Ed Sheeran Amazing 🔥

@extrm161

https://youtu.be/dUNnQ2kyrQI 😉🎶
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@realLetsGoBrandon45

It’s not terrible but Elton John is a dumba**. I also don’t like the part where Ed is wearing a girl’s Santa outfit and ugg boots. 😂 😂

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@ProfatyloValeria

Merry Christmas! I wish all people peace and prosperity!

@nics14-wu4yi

This song doesn’t get the recognition it deserves it’s wonderful and beautifully written

@meckcraftofficial

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!
25.12.2023!!!

@AnushTheBlogger

There so much kindness in this song!!! Makes me cry every time I hear it! Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year!🌲🎅🤶🍾🍸🥂

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