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Jimmy Fallon Lyrics

What's up, y'all?
Greetings, everyone.

It's Megan Thee Stallion
Introducing Megan Thee Stallion as a part of the musical performance.

Ariana Grande and Jimmy Fallon
Naming the other performers in the musical performance.

Y'all know what time it is
Acknowledging that the audience is aware of the occasion and festivities.

It's time to get those boosters
Encouraging and reminding people to get vaccinated in preparation for celebrating Christmas safely.

It was a masked Christmas, we stayed in the house
Describing how the previous Christmas was celebrated with masks and indoor activities due to the pandemic.

We covered our nose and covered our mouth
Explaining the precautionary measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus.

But it's Christmas time
Signaling the arrival of the festive season.

We'll be in line for a booster (yeah, uh)
Indicating that the current focus is on getting vaccinated to fully enjoy the holiday season.

We hopped on a Zoom (hopped on a Zoom)
Describing how virtual communication was utilized to connect with friends and family.

I can only get WiFi in the laundry room (laundry room)
Humorously commenting on poor connectivity while staying at home during the pandemic.

I need somebody to hold tonight
Expressing the desire for physical comfort during the holidays.

'Cause it's gonna snow ('cause it's gonna snow)
Commenting on the weather forecast for the holiday season.

I need somebody to hold me tight
Reiterating the need for emotional support and companionship.

And never let go (never let go)
Expressing the desire for long-term emotional support.

So say that you're coming home
Requesting a loved one's presence during the festive season.

You know it's Christmas Eve
Reminding the listener of the holiday's specific timing.

Last year I was here alone
Reflecting back on the previous year's holiday season.

Don't tell me this year's the same, the same (say it's not the same)
Expressing the hope that this year's holiday season will be different from the previous year.

This Christmas I'ma make it count (make it count)
Determined to enjoy the festive season to the fullest.

No more quarantine on the couch (yeah)
Expressing relief that the quarantine experience is behind us.

This year hang that mistletoe (mistletoe)
Encouraging people to go back to the traditional holiday customs.

I'ma kiss everybody that I know (muah)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the festive season's traditions.

This year's different, you can tell (you can tell)
Noticing the difference between the current and previous year's holiday season.

Deck those halls and jingle bells (ah)
Inviting people to decorate their houses and joining in on the holiday spirit.

Put Purell on everything (what?)
Jokingly suggesting that sanitization is necessary for everything during the pandemic.

Turkey, eggnog, candy cane (ooh)
Mentioning popular holiday foods and drinks.

Hey ho
A festive exclamation.

There's a good chance of snow (yeah)
Commenting on the possibility of snow during the holiday season.

Somebody wipe Rudolph's nose
Making a humorous reference to a popular holiday song.

Ho hey
A festive exclamation.

I promise we'll be okay
Offering reassurance during the ongoing pandemic situation.