Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Kim; Mel Lyrics


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Christmas coming around again, eh?
Yeah, I mean it must be nearly a year since the last one
Oh, it's a good twelve months
Yeah, yeah
You getting anything for your Granny this year?
Well I thought about it I couldn't be bothered
Well it's the thought that counts innit
Yeah, that's how I see it
What do you fancy for Christmas then
Kim Wilde as usual, kidding myself though aren't I
It's hopeless really it's pathetic I suppose in a way
It is yeah, hello, who is this?
Merry Christmas Melvyn
It can't be

Come on Mel how about pulling a cracker
By the look of you darling I think I already have
Get it

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
A mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop (come on Mel)

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling (pumpkin pie anyone?)

You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear, voices singing
Let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday (this is so corny)
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way

Wow I am in the most almighty Christmas groove
I haven't had this much fun since Two Little Boys was number one
If my friends could see me now
How do I look?
Ridiculous
You little tease

A dance, Kimberley?

I do love a nice Sax break
Yeah, me too, Kim, but let's wait 'til the record's over

Kim do you think our love will last forever?
No
Couple of years maybe?
No

Do you think we'll make it to the end of the record?
How long is that, exactly?

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
All together now
Voices singing let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Excuse me can I sing something now?
Get lost Griff
Well that's nice

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Rootbeer anyone?
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some carolling
There's plenty of pumpkin pie left by the way
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Do you mind Melvyn?
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way

Wow yeah that was fantastic
Very nice
Let's do it again, one, two, three, four
Strewth
Five

Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Yep, he overdid it with the pumpkin pie
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way

Merry Christmas everybody!
Merry Christmas everybody!
Bye Mel, it's been really interesting
I'll tell you who I fancy for Christmas
Who's that?
Bananarama




Yeah, can't help you there I'm afraid
Oh, thanks a bundle

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Mel Smith and Kim Wilde showcase a playful and humorous conversation between the two singers, chatting about Christmas gifts and plans for the holiday season. The song features upbeat and cheerful music, featuring a saxophone break and encouraging listeners to dance and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The singers mention enjoying pumpkin pie and singing carols while surrounded by mistletoe and boughs of holly, evoking traditional Christmas imagery. While the banter between Mel and Kim is lighthearted, the song ultimately promotes the message of togetherness and joy during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Christmas coming around again, eh?
It seems like just yesterday we celebrated Christmas. Time flies, doesn't it?


Oh, it's a good twelve months
Yes, a whole year has passed since last Christmas.


Well it's the thought that counts innit
Even if you don't get a gift for Granny, it's the consideration that matters.


Kim Wilde as usual, kidding myself though aren't I
I always hope to get something special for Christmas, like meeting Kim Wilde, but it's highly unlikely.


It's hopeless really it's pathetic I suppose in a way
I know it's an absurd thought, but I still can't help myself from dreaming.


Get it
I understand what you mean. (referring to the joke about pulling a cracker)


Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Dancing around the Christmas tree, a classic activity at holiday parties.


Every couple tries to stop (come on Mel)
When there's a mistletoe, couples often stop dancing to share a kiss. Let's join in, Mel.


Later we'll have some pumpkin pie And we'll do some caroling (pumpkin pie anyone?)
After dancing, we'll enjoy some pumpkin pie and sing carols. Are you interested in having some pumpkin pie?


Let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's be cheerful and decorate the halls with holly. It's all about having fun and enjoying the holiday season.


Excuse me can I sing something now? Get lost Griff Well that's nice
Griff isn't allowed to sing, but it's nice that he wants to.


Wow yeah that was fantastic Very nice
They both had fun and enjoyed the song and dance.


Let's do it again, one, two, three, four Strewth Five
Let's repeat the dance once again. Strewth, which is an expression of surprise or admiration, and then five, a countdown to start dancing again.


Yep, he overdid it with the pumpkin pie
Mel may have had too much pumpkin pie.


Merry Christmas everybody!
Wishing everyone a happy and joyful Christmas.


Bye Mel, it's been really interesting
Saying goodbye to Mel after a fun Christmas party.


Oh, thanks a bundle
Being sarcastic, as he would like to meet Bananarama but cannot.




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@raionesantos6073

I don’t understand how this wonderful song is not played more often on the radios.
My favourite Xmas 🎅 song

@slappedegg1056

because its offensive to have fun now

@thequeenofspades

I'm 14 and this is deep.

@petrolheadkingdom

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@kyachdistent1301

I do. It's a fucking conspiracy against Kim Wilde! How could it be ANYTHING ELSE?! I mean the only way she gets on a shit commercial station like tragic magic is when she fucking DJs on-that is playing everyone ELSE'S pieces of shit! And what other station is she EVER on. Every other bint known to man is ALWAYS on, the more irrelevant, overrated, insipid and pointless, the more the better. Kim doesn't fit ANY of these categories, so naturally NEVER on!

@igorflexus9493

Kim has such a beautiful unique voice I love it.

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@jezame1

R.I.P Mel Smith. A very underrated comic genius.

@bendalymckenna6271

Heaven has had this comedian since 2013.

@michaelerb7316

They were "MEL & KIM II", even for only 1 Song !!! 😍😍😍👏👏👏#StillListeningToItDecember2022

@adrianboxall1059

One of the most underrated Christmas songs.
The chemistry between them is excellent.

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