Happy New Year
Frank Turner & Jon Snograss Lyrics


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Can't believe it's been twelve whole months since this time last year
We had a hard fall into summer time now the holidays are happy
We have Boxing Day
So what the hell is that?
It's the day that we go boxing
Yeah, I can get behind that
As you get a little older, it comes a little quicker
And there's nothing we can do about that

Call up your buddies, get them to bring the beer
Thin Lizzy on the stereo, no fights no tears
If I can be anywhere, I wanna be here
Have a happy new year

Who's the best fit for the Santa suit?
Got a lotta good dudes to choose
Well old man Barry is looking pretty hairy
but Chuck's got the attitude
Well we've all got beards that part's sewn up
And you look a little skinny, gonna fatten you up
Hey thanks Jon
Well there's no need to argue Christmas is annual
Next year we can change it up
We got a whole lot of bros who wanna ho ho ho
Yea we promise you we'll switch it up

Call up your buddies, get them to bring the beer
Thin Lizzy on the stereo, no fights no tears
If I can be anywhere, I wanna be here
Have a happy new year

Well this year was okay, it had its up and its downs
And there's always another one coming around




From Jon, Frank and all the other buddies everywhere
Everybody have a happy new year

Overall Meaning

The song "Happy New Year" by Frank Turner and Jon Snodgrass, is about the celebration of the new year and the joy that it brings. The opening lines of the song, "Can't believe it's been twelve whole months since this time last year, we had a hard fall into summer time now the holidays are happy" show how time flies and how quickly the holiday season comes around. The song touches on various holiday traditions, such as Boxing Day, and the excitement of spending time with friends and loved ones. The lyrics encourage listeners to call up their buddies and have a good time with some beer and music.


The song speaks to the passage of time, and how as one gets older, time seems to move more quickly. The line "as you get a little older, it comes a little quicker, and there's nothing we can do about that" speaks to the inevitability of time passing, and how we should make the most of the moments we have. The song also touches on the idea that even though the year may have had its ups and downs, there is always another year coming around, and we should look forward to the future with hope and optimism.


Overall, the song "Happy New Year" is a celebration of the holiday season and the joy it brings. It encourages listeners to enjoy the time with loved ones and make the most of the moments we have.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't believe it's been twelve whole months since this time last year
Time truly has flown by, it seems like it was only yesterday when we celebrated the new year.


We had a hard fall into summer time now the holidays are happy
After going through a difficult time, transitioning from fall to summer, it's comforting to have happy holidays now.


We have Boxing Day
We celebrate Boxing Day, a holiday that is unique to some countries and is a mystery to others.


So what the hell is that?
Although it's a holiday that we celebrate, some of us are confused and unaware of what Boxing Day is.


It's the day that we go boxing
Boxing Day isn't about boxing, as many would mislead you to think; it's simply another day of celebration.


Yeah, I can get behind that
Okay, I understand what you're saying now, and I can fully support that notion.


As you get a little older, it comes a little quicker
Time does not wait for anyone; as we age, time seems to pass by us more rapidly, and there's nothing that can be done to stop this.


And there's nothing we can do about that
It's just a fact of life that we have to accept; we can't change the speed at which time passes.


Call up your buddies, get them to bring the beer
Invite your friends over to have some drinks and celebrate the new year together.


Thin Lizzy on the stereo, no fights no tears
Let's keep the mood light and joyous, and avoid any drama or conflict while we play Thin Lizzy's music.


If I can be anywhere, I wanna be here
This specific moment spent celebrating the new year with friends is something that I wouldn't want to miss for anything.


Have a happy new year
Wishing everyone a joyous and fulfilling new year.


Who's the best fit for the Santa suit?
Who do you think would make the best Santa Claus this year?


Got a lotta good dudes to choose
We have a lot of potential candidates for the role.


Well old man Barry is looking pretty hairy
Barry definitely has the look for being Santa Claus, but he also has a lot of hair.


but Chuck's got the attitude
Or maybe Chuck's demeanor would make him the ideal candidate for Santa Claus.


Well we've all got beards that part's sewn up
Although we have many choices, everyone who's up for the role has an impressive beard.


And you look a little skinny, gonna fatten you up
If you're chosen to be Santa Claus, we will make sure you have a hearty and filling meal beforehand so you can fit the part.


Hey thanks Jon
Thanks for your consideration, Jon.


Well there's no need to argue Christmas is annual
There's no sense in fighting over which way to celebrate Christmas since it happens every year like clockwork.


Next year we can change it up
Maybe next year, we can switch up how we celebrate Christmas and do something a little different.


We got a whole lot of bros who wanna ho ho ho
We have a lot of enthusiastic friends who want to participate as Santa Claus.


Yea we promise you we'll switch it up
Indeed, we are pledging to switch things up for next year's Christmas celebration and make it exciting.


Well this year was okay, it had its up and its downs
This year came with its own set of challenges and successes.


And there's always another one coming around
Every year, there'll be more ups and downs to face, and that's just part of life.


From Jon, Frank and all the other buddies everywhere
Everyone wants to extend warm wishes for the new year from both Jon, Frank and all their friends around the globe.


Everybody have a happy new year
Let's all enjoy the new year and make it an enjoyable and happy one together.




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Comments from YouTube:

skasperl

I love years!

christiemacdonald1

Capo on 1. Can't believe it's been 12 whole moths C, G/B, Amin, G, F, G repeat F, E7, Amin, D/F# Call up your buddies... F, G, C, Amin, F, G, C

Adam

I disagree. C, Bm11b6b9, Am7, G6sus9, F, G.

F, E7, Am7, D.

Call up your buddies
F, G, C, Am7, F, G, C

Daisy D

great :)

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