Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
John Travolta Lyrics


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Rocking around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rocking around the Christmas tree,
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling.

You will get a sentimental
Feeling when you hear
Voices singing let's be jolly,
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rocking around the Christmas tree,
Have a happy holiday




Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old-fashioned way.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John's song "Rockin' around the Christmas tree" are all about celebrating Christmas with joy and enthusiasm. The song describes a Christmas party where everyone is having fun by dancing around the decorated Christmas tree. The mistletoe adds a romantic touch while couples pause their dance to steal a kiss. The song encourages everyone to join in the festivities, sing carols together, and enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie. The lyrics of the song inspire an old-fashioned Christmas celebration filled with cheer, fun, and family-friendly activities.


Line by Line Meaning

Rocking around the Christmas tree
Moving energetically around the Christmas tree


At the Christmas party hop
At a lively holiday celebration


Mistletoe hung where you can see
A plant with white berries traditionally hung during Christmastime


Every couple tries to stop
Couples stop for a kiss under the mistletoe


Let the Christmas spirit ring
Feel the joy and festivity of the holiday season


Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
We'll enjoy some delicious dessert made from pumpkin


And we'll do some caroling.
We'll sing traditional Christmas songs door-to-door


You will get a sentimental
You'll feel emotional and nostalgic


Feeling when you hear
When you listen to


Voices singing let's be jolly,
People singing joyfully


Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Decorate the house with greenery and berries of holly


Have a happy holiday
Enjoy a joyous and peaceful holiday


Everyone dancing merrily
Everyone enjoying themselves by dancing happily


In the new old-fashioned way.
Celebrating the holiday in a modern yet traditional manner




Lyrics © ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Johnny Marks

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