Jesus The Reindeer
Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler Lyrics

The lyrics of Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler's song "Jesus The Reindeer" are playful and irreverent, using the iconic Christmas story of Santa's reindeer as a starting point for a humorous and whimsical take on religion, pop culture, and contemporary society. The chorus of the song declares "It's Jesus the reindeer / flying through the snow, oh, oh / everybody knows," establishing the character of Jesus as a flying reindeer who is as ubiquitous and familiar as any other Christmas symbol.

The verses of the song introduce a range of unexpected, comical, and sometimes absurd variations on the reindeer names from the classic Christmas story, including "Aries, Cancer, Joey, Chandler, / Sancho Panza, Sarah Palin, / Jesus!" The inclusion of these pop culture references and non sequiturs creates a sense of irreverence and playfulness that fits with the overall tone of the song.

Despite the humorous and lighthearted approach of "Jesus The Reindeer," the song also touches on deeper themes of spirituality, identity, and belonging. By presenting Jesus as a reindeer, the song suggests that spiritual figures and stories can have relevance and resonance beyond traditional religious contexts, and that the lines between the sacred and the secular are often blurred. The chorus refrain of "see him everywhere / it's Jesus!" underscores this idea of a ubiquitous and inclusive spirituality that transcends traditional boundaries.