We Need a Little Christmas
Glee Cast Feat. Jenna Ushkowitz Amber Riley Chris Colfer Lyrics
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Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.
Fill up the stocking,
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.
For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute,
Candles in the window,
Carols at the spinet.
Right this very minute.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry,
So climb down the chimney,
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Slice up the fruitcake,
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
For I've grown a little leaner,
Grown a little colder,
Grown a little sadder,
Grown a little older,
And I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder,
Need a little Christmas now.
Haul out the holly,
Well, once I taught you all to live each living day.
Fill up the stocking,
Young Patrick:
But Auntie Man, it's one week from Thanksgiving Day now.
But we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute,
Candles in the window,
Carols at the spinet.
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry,
So climb down the chimney,
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Slice up the fruitcake,
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
For we need a little music,
Need a little laughter,
Need a little singing
Ringing through the rafter,
And we need a little snappy
"Happy ever after,"
Need a little Christmas now.
Need a little Christmas now.
"We Need A Little Christmas" is a song about Christmas spirit and the joy it brings. The song suggests that the moment for Christmas decor and celebration is "right this very minute." The lyrics begin with the singer urging the listener to "haul out the holly" and "put up the tree" before their spirit falls again. The lines convey a sense of urgency and enthusiasm, emphasizing the importance of filling up the stocking and decking the halls. The second verse mentions that "it hasn't snowed," but it doesn't stop the singers' desire to decorate and celebrate Christmas. The final verse emphasizes the need for music, laughter, and singing during this holiday season.
The song has a cheerful and upbeat tone, and its lyrics are rooted in traditions and values of the holiday season. The lyrics call for a joyous mood and a sense of unity, something that can bring people together, even in difficult times. The song reminds us that sometimes, all we need is a little bit of Christmas spirit to brighten our days.
Line by Line Meaning
Haul out the holly,
Bring out the festive decorations
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.
Display the Christmas tree to boost my morale
Fill up the stocking,
Prepare the stockings for gifts
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.
It may be early, but let's decorate everything again
For we need a little Christmas
We require some Christmas cheer
Right this very minute,
Immediately and urgently
Candles in the window,
Place candles on the window sill for decoration
Carols at the spinet.
Play carols on the piano
Yes, we need a little Christmas
We really need some Christmas joy
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
There hasn't been any snow yet
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry,
We're running out of time, Santa
So climb down the chimney,
Come down the chimney, Santa
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Use the most luminous Christmas lights
Slice up the fruitcake,
Cut the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
Let's put up some tinsel on the Christmas tree
For I've grown a little leaner,
I've diminished in weight
Grown a little colder,
I've become colder in spirit
Grown a little sadder,
I've become sadder
Grown a little older,
I've aged a little
And I need a little angel
I desire a cherubic presence
Sitting on my shoulder,
Resting on my shoulder
Need a little Christmas now.
We need some Christmas joy immediately
Well, once I taught you all to live each living day.
I used to encourage everyone to enjoy each day of life
Young Patrick:
A young boy named Patrick says
But Auntie Man, it's one week from Thanksgiving Day now.
Auntie, it's too early for Christmas
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
It hasn't snowed yet
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry,
We're running out of time for Christmas
So climb down the chimney,
Come down the chimney, Santa
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Use the most luminous Christmas lights
For we need a little music,
We require some Christmas songs
Need a little laughter,
We need some joviality
Need a little singing
We desire some caroling
Ringing through the rafter,
Echoing through the structure
And we need a little snappy
We require some liveliness
"Happy ever after,"
A desired happy ending
Need a little Christmas now.
We need some Christmas joy immediately
Need a little Christmas now.
We need some Christmas joy immediately
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY HERMAN
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