Christmas Don't Be Late
Kacey Musgraves Lyrics


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Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
I've been good, but I can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
Want a plane that loops the loop
And I want a hula hoop
I can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late

Want a plane that loops the loop
And I still want a hula hoop
I can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late





I can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late

Overall Meaning

Kacey Musgraves's song "Christmas Don't Be Late" is a delightful and catchy tune that invokes the childlike excitement of the holiday season. The song features the singer, likely a child, eagerly anticipating the arrival of Christmas and the accompanying festivities. The opening lines remind us that Christmas is a special time of year when we can put our worries aside for a while and indulge in the joy and merriment of the season. The singer expresses their anticipation for the arrival of presents, as they have been good and expect to be rewarded for their good behavior.


However, despite their enthusiasm, the singer confesses that they can't wait much longer for Christmas to arrive. They mention wanting a plane that "loops the loop" and a hula hoop, showing us that they are still very much a child, filled with wonder and innocence. The repetition of the lines "I can hardly stand the wait, please Christmas don't be late," emphasizes the singer's eagerness and desire for Christmas to arrive soon.


Line by Line Meaning

Christmas, Christmas time is near
The holiday season is just around the corner


Time for toys and time for cheer
It's the time of year for gifts and joy


I've been good, but I can't last
The singer has been on her best behavior, but can't contain her excitement any longer


Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
She's anxious for Christmas to arrive quickly


Want a plane that loops the loop
She desires a toy airplane that can perform stunts


And I want a hula hoop
In addition to the airplane, she desires a hula hoop for Christmas


I can hardly stand the wait
The anticipation is almost unbearable


Please Christmas, don't be late
The singer is pleading with the holiday to come quickly




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ross Bagdasarian

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