Christmas All Over Again
Heartbreakers;Tom Petty Lyrics


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Well, it's Christmas time again
Decorations are all hung by the fire

Everybody's singin'
All the bells are ringin' out
And it's Christmas all over again, yeah, again

Long distance relatives
Haven't seen 'em in a long, long time, mm
Yeah, I kind of missed 'em
I just don't wanna kiss 'em, no
And it's Christmas all over again, yeah, again

And all over town
Little kids gon' get down
And Christmas is a rockin' time
Put your body next to mine
Underneath the mistletoe we go, we go, whoa, whoa

(Hey)

Everybody's singin'
All the bells are ringin' out
And it's Christmas all over again, yeah, again

And right down our block
Little kids start to rock
Christmas is a rockin' time
Put your body next to mine
Underneath the mistletoe we go, we go, whoa, whoa

Merry Christmas time, come and find you happy
And there by your fire
I hope you have a good one
I hope mama gets her shoppin' done

And it's Christmas all over again
Oh baby, it's Christmas all over again, ah yeah
And it's Christmas all over again

Now let's see
I want a new Rickenbacker guitar
Two Fender Bassmans




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Xylophone

Overall Meaning

Tom Petty's song "Christmas All Over Again" is a joyful, upbeat track that celebrates the holiday season. The lyrics describe the excitement and anticipation of Christmas, with decorations hung by the fire and everyone singing and ringing bells. Petty acknowledges the sometimes awkward reunions with long-distance relatives who haven't been seen in a while. Despite feeling a bit distant from them, he recognizes that it's great to have them around for the holidays.


Petty also offers a fun depiction of little kids getting into the holiday spirit, with everyone rocking out to Christmas music and dancing under the mistletoe. He wishes everyone a Merry Christmas, hoping that they will find happiness and warmth by the fire. Overall, the song captures the joy and energy of the holiday season, with catchy harmonies and a fun, memorable chorus that is sure to lift anyone's spirits.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, it's Christmas time again
The festive season has arrived once more


Decorations are all hung by the fire
The house is extravagantly decorated with all sorts of ornaments and trinkets


Everybody's singin'
Everyone is filled with joy and singing tunes of the holiday season


All the bells are ringin' out
The sound of church bells in the background can be heard as they ring out, symbolizing the celebration of Christmas


And it's Christmas all over again, yeah, again
The familiar feeling of the festive season has returned once more


Long distance relatives
Family members who live far away from home


Haven't seen 'em in a long, long time, mm
It has been a considerable amount of time since we last met


Yeah, I kind of missed 'em
I have missed them somewhat


I just don't wanna kiss 'em, no
I am not particularly excited about being too close to them


And it's Christmas all over again, yeah, again
The festive atmosphere pervades even in the midst of familial awkwardness


And all over town
Everywhere in the neighborhood


Little kids gon' get down
Children will excitedly participate in the festivities


And Christmas is a rockin' time
The holiday season is a time for great celebration and merriment


Put your body next to mine
Come close to me, we'll celebrate together


Underneath the mistletoe we go, we go, whoa, whoa
We stand beneath the mistletoe plant together, something that is traditional during Christmas


Everybody's singin'
The spirit of merrymaking is all encompassing, as everyone presents their joy via their vocals


All the bells are ringin' out
The church bells are still ringing, symbolizing joyous acknowledgement of Christmas


And it's Christmas all over again, yeah, again
The feeling of festivity and joy is ever-present


And right down our block
In our immediate neighborhood


Little kids start to rock
Children start to dance and move their bodies rhythmically


Christmas is a rockin' time
The season is synonymous with great exuberance and a time of happy celebration


Put your body next to mine
Again, come to me and we shall celebrate together


Underneath the mistletoe we go, we go, whoa, whoa
We still stand beneath mistletoe with the underlying expectation of a kiss.


Merry Christmas time, come and find you happy
Hope this Christmas brings you joy and happiness


And there by your fire
As you sit by the fire


I hope you have a good one
I hope you have a good time this Christmas


I hope mama gets her shoppin' done
I hope the preparation for Christmas, such as shopping, goes well


Oh baby, it's Christmas all over again, ah yeah
The joyous feeling of Christmas is once again renewed, intensifying the celebratory mood.


And it's Christmas all over again
The ambiance of festivity pervades once more




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Tom Petty

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