We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers Lyrics
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We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Once in a year, it is not thought amiss
To visit our neighbors and sing out like this
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
We want some figgy pudding
We want some figgy pudding
We want some figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
So bring it out here
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Once in a year, it is not thought amiss
To visit our neighbors and sing out like this
Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound
And peace and goodwill the whole year around
Pace, frieden, salud, shalom
The words mean the same, whatever your home
Why can't we have Christmas
The whole year around
Why can't we have Christmas
The whole year around
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
The main message of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is one of joy and goodwill. The song expresses the desire for happiness and celebration during the holiday season, while also encouraging people to come together and share their love and friendship with one another. The lyrics also highlight the importance of maintaining these positive relationships throughout the year.
The first verse establishes the traditional seasonal greeting and expresses a wish for happiness during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The second verse encourages the practice of visiting neighbors and friends during this time, to spread cheer and well-wishes. The third verse introduces the idea of food and drink as an integral part of holiday celebrations, specifically requesting figgy pudding and good cheer. The repetition of "we won't go until we get some" emphasizes the importance of sharing and hospitality. The fourth verse repeats the initial verse and emphasizes that the sentiment is universal, with the final line highlighting the idea that people worldwide share the same desire for peace and goodwill.
The final two lines of the song introduce a compelling question - why can't we have Christmas the whole year around? This query encourages the listener to reflect on the values and traditions of the holiday season, and to consider how they can be integrated into everyday life. The final rendition of the chorus sends well-wishes for the holiday season and the upcoming New Year.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a merry Christmas
We express our current desire for you to have a joyful Christmas celebration
We wish you a merry Christmas
We repeat our previous wish for you to have a joyous Christmas experience
We wish you a merry Christmas
We reinforce our desire for you to have an enjoyable and celebratory Christmas occasion
And a happy New Year
Additionally, we hope that the upcoming year will be a time of joy and fulfillment for you
Once in a year, it is not thought amiss
It is generally accepted that, on this one occasion each year, it is appropriate to engage in the following activity
To visit our neighbors and sing out like this
To go to the homes of those nearby and perform this particular song with enthusiasm and joy
We want some figgy pudding
We request the dessert known as 'figgy pudding'
And a cup of good cheer
Additionally, we desire a beverage that will uplift and refresh our spirits
We won't go until we get some
We will remain in our current location until we receive the requested items
So bring it out here
Therefore, we ask that the desired offerings be brought to us in our current location
Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound
The nearby individuals are generally positive and caring individuals, who foster a sense of connection and goodwill in the community
And peace and goodwill the whole year around
We hope that, in addition to the Christmas season, the atmosphere of harmony, kindness, and benevolence will continue throughout the entire year
Pace, frieden, salud, shalom
The words 'peace' in Italian, 'peace' in German, 'health' in Spanish, and 'peace' in Hebrew all convey a similar message regardless of one's native language
Why can't we have Christmas
We pose the question of why the spirit, joy, and positivity of Christmas can not be present throughout the entire year
The whole year around
Throughout the entire year, without limitation or exclusion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL SCHWARTZ, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL
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