Mele Kalikimaka
Jimmy Buffett (Holiday) Lyrics
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On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry Christmas to you
โMele Kalikimakaโ by Jimmy Buffett (Holiday) is a cheerful and festive Christmas song with a Hawaiian twist. The lyrics begin with โMele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day,โ which is a charming way to introduce the phrase โMerry Christmas.โ The song is a blend of classic Christmas themes such as snow, lights, and presents with tropical elements such as palm trees and sunshine, which makes it an excellent choice for celebrating the holiday season in a unique style. The melody is catchy and upbeat, creating a happy and relaxed mood.
The lyrics of โMele Kalikimakaโ convey a genuine sense of joy and happiness associated with Christmas, which is evident in the way the song celebrates the festive season. The residents of Hawaii experience a unique Christmas celebration and use phrases like โthe sun to shine by day and all the stars at nightโ to describe their holiday season. The song is an invitation to listeners to join in their festive spirit and celebrate the holiday season together.
Interestingly, the song was originally written in 1949 by Robert Alex Anderson, a Hawaii composer, and recorded by Bing Crosby and The Andrew Sisters. The song was a huge success and became a hot favorite in Hawaii. Jimmy Buffett's version, released in 1996, still enjoys vast popularity worldwide. The song has more than 20 cover versions by different artists, making it a Christmas classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
The Hawaiian greeting 'Mele Kalikimaka' is the appropriate way to wish someone a Merry Christmas.
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
The greeting Mele Kalikimaka is usually exchanged on a beautiful, cheerful day that happens to be Christmas day in Hawaii.
That's the island greeting that we send to you
This is the way we convey our wishes to you, by referring to the customary way of greeting people in Hawaii.
From the land where palm trees sway
This greeting comes to you from the place where palm trees sway to the rhythm of the wind and the waves - Hawaii.
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
In Hawaii, we are used to having a green and bright Christmas, thanks to the sunny days and starry nights.
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Both days and nights are beautiful in Hawaii, with bright sunshine during the day and a starry sky at night.
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
The Hawaiian people have their own way of wishing people a Merry Christmas, and they do it by saying Mele Kalikimaka.
To say Merry Christmas to you
This is how we wish you a Merry Christmas in Hawaii - by saying Mele Kalikimaka.
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
We wish you a very, very, very Merry Christmas.
Merry, merry, merry Christmas to you
We wish you a very Merry Christmas, repeated three times for emphasis.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: R. ALEX ANDERSON
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