We Need a Little Christmas
Glee Cast Featuring Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina) Amber Riley (Mercedes) and Chris Colfer (Kurt) Lyrics

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Haul out the holly
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

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
Turn on the brightest string of light 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
I need a little Christmas now

Haul out the holly
Well, once I taught you all to live each living day
Fill up the stocking
But auntie Mame, it's one week past Thanksgiving Day now

But we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet

And 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
It's been a long time since I felt good, neighborly
Slice up the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel on that mayberry bough

For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet

And we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
We need a little Christmas now

We need a little Christmas now
We need a little Christmas now

Overall Meaning

The song "We Need a Little Christmas" is a musical plea to bring Christmas into the present moment, despite Thanksgiving having just passed and with no snow in sight. The opening verses of the song are about decking the halls with holly, putting up the tree, filling the stockings and singing carols, because the singers are in desperate need of Christmas cheer. The chorus reinforces this idea of needing Christmas, with the urgency and immediacy of "right this very minute". The second verse adds to the desperation by listing the hardships the singers have faced - "grown a little colder, sadder, older" - and that they need an angel to bring them comfort.

The song is full of uplifting, lively instrumentation and the soaring vocals of the three Glee cast members. The melody is upbeat and catchy, making it the perfect song to lift spirits and bring people together during the holidays. Ultimately, the message of the song is that Christmas isn't just a holiday, but a feeling that can be found and shared anytime.

Line by Line Meaning

Haul out the holly
Bring out the Christmas decorations

Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Set up the Christmas tree before I start feeling down again

Fill up the stocking
Get the stockings ready to be filled with presents

I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now
I know it might be early, but let's decorate the house for Christmas right now

For we need a little Christmas
We need some Christmas cheer in our lives

Right this very minute
We need it right now, without delay

Candles in the window
Let's light up some candles in the window to create a cozy atmosphere

Carols at the spinet
Let's play some Christmas carols on the piano

It hasn't snowed a single flurry
There's been no snow yet this winter

But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry
Even though there's no snow, we need to hurry up and get ready for Christmas

So climb down the chimney
Let's pretend Santa is coming down the chimney to bring us presents

Turn on the brightest string of light I've ever seen
Let's light up the house with the brightest and most colorful lights we have

Slice up the fruitcake
Let's cut the Christmas fruitcake and enjoy it together

It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough
Let's decorate the Christmas tree with tinsel and ornaments

For I've grown a little leaner
I've lost some weight and I'm feeling a bit down

Grown a little colder
I'm feeling less warm and friendly than before

Grown a little sadder
I'm feeling a bit more depressed and unhappy

Grown a little older
I'm getting older and feeling the effects of it

And I need a little angel
I need something to lift my spirits, like an angel on my shoulder

Sitting on my shoulder
Someone or something that can inspire and guide me

But auntie Mame, it's one week past Thanksgiving Day now
We might be celebrating Christmas a bit too early, like auntie Mame, who is always doing things out of season

It's been a long time since I felt good, neighborly
I haven't felt friendly and connected to my neighbors in a while

It's time we hung some tinsel on that mayberry bough
Let's decorate the tree in the front yard with tinsel and lights, just like in Mayberry, a fictional town known for its small-town charm

And we need a little Christmas
We all need some festive cheer in our lives

We need a little Christmas now
We need it right now, without delay

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