Henderson is a big fan of Amy Winehouse and Frank Sinatra and picked out Olly Murs and Leona Lewis as her favorite X Factor contestants from previous series’ of the show. Henderson confessed that she'd love to sing with Adele or Beyoncé.
Her debut single, "Ghost", co-written with Ryan Tedder, was released on 8 June 2014 and went straight to number one in the UK. Her second single, Glow, was released on 5 October 2014. It was followed on 13 October 2014 by her debut album Chapter One.
Blame It On The Mistletoe
Ella Henderson Lyrics
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'Cause I was 'bout to leave for sure
Ain't no fun dancin' with nobody
When it's December 24th
You give me a drink and
Now it's got me thinkin'
Something's in the air tonight
Oh, you melt me when you get this close
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat
Baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
It's gettin' late but we don't wanna go
And Mariah's on the radio
So baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
Now I know what I want for Christmas
Just a moment on your lips, yeah (hmm)
So Santa if you're really listenin'
I wanna add a present to my list
Christmas stars are twinklin'
Oh it's got me thinkin'
Something's in the air tonight
Oh, you melt me when you get this close
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat
Baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
It's gettin' late but we don't wanna go
And Mariah's on the radio (radio)
So baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
How the blessings come right out of the blue?
You're the best thing to turn up, baby it's you
Oh, you melt me when you get this close (this close)
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat (on your winter coat, whoa)
Baby kiss me, or we'll never know (never know)
We can blame it on the mistletoe (blame it on the mistletoe)
It's gettin' late but we don't wanna go (don't wanna go)
And Mariah's on the radio (radio)
So baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe (the mistletoe)
So baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
In “Blame It On The Mistletoe,” Ella Henderson sings about a Christmas party she was about to leave when her love interest shows up and grabs her attention. The holiday season creates a special atmosphere, and there’s something romantic in the air that draws the two closer. The mistletoe, a traditional symbol of love and affection, is present at the party, and the couple decides to kiss, all while Mariah Carey’s Christmas hits play on the radio. Henderson sings about how the moment feels like something unexpected and magical, like a blessing that comes out of the blue.
Line by Line Meaning
So glad you showed up to this party
I was about to leave but your arrival made me stay and enjoy the celebration.
Ain't no fun dancin' with nobody
When it's December 24th
It's not fun dancing alone during Christmas eve, that's why I'm glad you're here.
You give me a drink and
Now it's got me thinkin'
Something's in the air tonight
After having a drink, I can sense something special happening tonight, maybe between us.
Oh, you melt me when you get this close
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat
Baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
Your presence has a warm and tender impact on me, just like the snowflakes on your coat. Let's kiss and blame it on the mistletoe for a passionate moment together.
It's gettin' late but we don't wanna go
And Mariah's on the radio
Although it's late, we're not ready to leave yet, especially with Mariah Carey's songs playing on the radio.
Now I know what I want for Christmas
Just a moment on your lips, yeah (hmm)
So Santa if you're really listenin'
I wanna add a present to my list
All I want for Christmas is a moment with you, and I hope Santa can grant my wish as an additional gift on my list.
Oh, you melt me when you get this close (this close)
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat (on your winter coat, whoa)
Baby kiss me, or we'll never know (never know)
We can blame it on the mistletoe (blame it on the mistletoe)
It's gettin' late but we don't wanna go (don't wanna go)
And Mariah's on the radio (radio)
So baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe (the mistletoe)
Repeating the chorus lyrics to emphasize the desire for a memorable moment together, and the excuse to blame it on the mistletoe.
How the blessings come right out of the blue?
You're the best thing to turn up, baby it's you
Unexpected blessings like meeting you always happen out of nowhere, and you're the best thing that has happened to me.
So baby kiss me, or we'll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
Once again, a call to action for a kiss while blaming it on the mistletoe as an excuse.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ella Henderson, Jez Ashurst, Julie Frost, Tre Jean-Marie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
[Verse 1: Ella Henderson]
So glad you showed up to this party
‘Cause I was ’bout to leave for sure
Ain’t no fun dancin’ with nobody
When it’s December 24th
[Pre-Chorus: Ella Henderson]
You gave me a drink and
Now it’s got me thinkin’
Something’s in the air tonight
[Chorus: Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell]
Oh, you melt me when you get this close
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat
Baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
It’s gettin’ late but we don’t wanna go
And Mariah’s on the radio
So baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on thе mistletoe
[Verse 2: AJ Mitchell]
Now I know what I want for Christmas
Just a moment on your lips, yеah, ayy (Hmm, hmm)
So Santa if you’re really listenin’
I wanna add a present to my list
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[Pre-Chorus: AJ Mitchell]
Christmas stars are twinklin’, oh, it’s got me thinkin’
Something’s in the air tonight
[Chorus: Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell]
Oh, you melt me when you get this close
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat
Baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
It’s gettin’ late but we don’t wanna go
And Mariah’s on the radio (Radio)
So baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
[Bridge: AJ Mitchell & Ella Henderson]
All the blessings come right out of the blue
You’re the best thing to turn up, baby, it’s you, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Chorus: Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell, AJ Mitchell]
Oh, you melt me when you get this close (This close)
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat (On your winter coat, woah-oh, woah-oh)
Baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know (Never know)
We can blame it on the mistletoe (Blame it on the mistletoe)
It’s gettin’ late but we don’t wanna go (Don’t wanna go)
And Mariah’s on the radio (Ooh, ooh-ooh)
So baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe (The mistletoe)
[Outro: Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell]
So baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
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@kadassakirk
"Oh, you melt me when you get this close
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat" how beautifully written wow ♥️♥️❄️
@Swan4796
Your voice is honestly ridiculously good. So so good, hope you have a nice Christmas. Same for whoever sees this comment, take care of yourselves
@moonlightluna7344
♥️u2
@EllaHenderson
wow thats so kind thank you! xxx
@Swan4796
@Ella Henderson not a problem, not enough kindness in the world, doesn’t hurt to be nice xx
@murderedmary
@Ella Henderson we love you ❤️
@arunmusic26
LYRICS
[Verse 1: Ella Henderson]
So glad you showed up to this party
‘Cause I was ’bout to leave for sure
Ain’t no fun dancin’ with nobody
When it’s December 24th
[Pre-Chorus: Ella Henderson]
You gave me a drink and
Now it’s got me thinkin’
Something’s in the air tonight
[Chorus: Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell]
Oh, you melt me when you get this close
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat
Baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
It’s gettin’ late but we don’t wanna go
And Mariah’s on the radio
So baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on thе mistletoe
[Verse 2: AJ Mitchell]
Now I know what I want for Christmas
Just a moment on your lips, yеah, ayy (Hmm, hmm)
So Santa if you’re really listenin’
I wanna add a present to my list
Primis Player Placeholder
[Pre-Chorus: AJ Mitchell]
Christmas stars are twinklin’, oh, it’s got me thinkin’
Something’s in the air tonight
[Chorus: Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell]
Oh, you melt me when you get this close
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat
Baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
It’s gettin’ late but we don’t wanna go
And Mariah’s on the radio (Radio)
So baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
[Bridge: AJ Mitchell & Ella Henderson]
All the blessings come right out of the blue
You’re the best thing to turn up, baby, it’s you, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Chorus: Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell, AJ Mitchell]
Oh, you melt me when you get this close (This close)
Like the snowflakes on your winter coat (On your winter coat, woah-oh, woah-oh)
Baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know (Never know)
We can blame it on the mistletoe (Blame it on the mistletoe)
It’s gettin’ late but we don’t wanna go (Don’t wanna go)
And Mariah’s on the radio (Ooh, ooh-ooh)
So baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe (The mistletoe)
[Outro: Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell]
So baby, kiss me, or we’ll never know
We can blame it on the mistletoe
(byw i'm a singer/songwriter too inspired by Lauv/Jeremy Zucker. It'd mean a lot if you check out my music and subscribe,promise you won't regret💛stay safe:)
@milandalanda
I love the lyrics
@arunmusic26
@Lilia Dee who doesn't?😊
@CoCo-yp4it
@Lilia Dee me too😭