What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Kacey Musgraves Lyrics


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When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
And the couples that we know are fondly kissing
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?

Maybe it's much too early in the game
Oh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it's exactly 12 o'clock, midnight
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve

Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
That I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations you receive

Oh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?

Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
That I'd ever be the one that you chose
Out of the thousand invitations you receive

Oh, but in case I stand one little chance




Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kacey Musgraves's song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" reflect the anticipatory and hopeful mood of the holiday season as we approach the end of one year and the beginning of another. The song expresses a sense of longing and uncertainty as the singer wonders who she will be spending New Year's Eve with and if her love interest will choose her out of the numerous invitations they will likely receive. The mention of the bells ringing and the couples kissing creates a vivid image of the celebratory environment of New Year's Eve and adds to the bittersweet tone of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
As the clock strikes midnight and the new year begins, and everyone is celebrating with the sound of bells and horns.


And the couples that we know are fondly kissing
The people we know and see around us are affectionately sharing a kiss.


Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
I am wondering if I will be with you in this momentous occasion, or if I will be alone and absent from the celebration.


Maybe it's much too early in the game
I know it's still early to be talking about our plans for New Year's Eve, but I still want to ask you.


Oh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
Even though it might be too early, I still want to ask what your plans are for New Year's Eve.


What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
I am curious about what you plan to do on New Year's Eve.


Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
I am wondering who will be holding you tightly and lovingly at the stroke of midnight.


When it's exactly 12 o'clock, midnight
At the precise moment when the clock strikes twelve midnight.


Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve
As you welcome the arrival of the new year on New Year's Eve.


Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I might be delusional to think that I have a chance with you.


That I'd ever be the one you chose
That you would choose me to be with you on New Year's Eve.


Out of the thousand invitations you receive
Considering that you probably receive a lot of invitations to celebrate New Year's Eve with others.


Oh, but in case I stand one little chance
But in the rare chance that I might have a chance with you.


Here comes the jackpot question in advance
I want to ask the big question now - what are you doing on New Year's Eve?


What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
To reiterate my curiosity about what you plan to do on New Year's Eve.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser

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@Chapmangl7

Lyrics: (from google)

When the bells all ring and the horns all blow

And the couples that we know are fondly kissing
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?

Maybe it's much too early in the game
Oh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same

What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it's exactly 12 o'clock, midnight
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve

Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
That I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations you receive

Oh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?

Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
That I'd ever be the one that you chose
Out of the thousand invitations you receive

Oh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?



All comments from YouTube:

@CoffeeTXqueen

I come back here every New Year’s Eve. 🎉 happy 2024

@DrJupiter8

Kacey is not only an amazing singer, but she's heartbreakingly beautiful as well. Love her stuff.

@raymondsolisjr.1262

She's awesome live too

@sun-jay5819

She is amazing.. who told u she is not... Do u even know exact meaning of amazing tho?

@christinebihasa6863

my god i love this. its so classy and old hollywood and i love her makeup and all the sparklesss!

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@christinebihasa6863

i didnt get any of that. sorry :/

@laurenb7661

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@CatherineSTodd

cj, it's Portuguese but it doesn't make any sense. You left a great comment; just what I wanted to say. Love Kacey - had no idea she was so incredibly talented, and gorgeous!

@wolfpack2210

I love Country Music. It just feels like a family then Hollywood and Regular music artists.

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