Christmas All Over Again
Heartbreakers;Tom Petty Lyrics
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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
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
Chuck Berry song book
Xylophone
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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