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American grindcore band Exhumed on King Diamond Tribute, Compilation CD released 2000 by Necropolis Records.
No Presents For Christmas
King Diamond Lyrics
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Santa needs a helping hand
We cannot find his evil sheet
To draw his laying for the night
So all the waiting Christmas trees
Gonna hear their master sing
There's no presents, not this Christmas
Tom and Jerry, drinking sherry
They don't give a damn
Christmas time is here again
Santa needs a helping hand
It's getting very, very late
St.Peter's crossed the Golden Gate
And Donald Duck is still in bed
I wonder who he's gonna help
There's no presents, not this Christmas
There's no presents
Tom and Jerry, all done sherry
They don't give a damn
There's no presents, not this Christmas
There's no presents
Tom and Jerry, still drinking sherry
They don't give a damn
I'm dreaming of a white, Sabbath
King Diamond's song No Presents For Christmas is a dark and ironic take on the traditional Christmas themes of giving and generosity. The lyrics describe a chaotic scene in which Santa Claus needs a helping hand, but his evil sheet is missing, causing him to be unable to deliver gifts. This leaves many waiting Christmas trees disappointed, but instead of feeling remorse, Santa's helpers Tom and Jerry are instead shown drinking sherry and not caring about the lack of presents. The second verse gets even more chaotic, with the mention of saints and famous cartoon characters like St. Peter and Donald Duck, but nobody is able to provide any help in this confusing and bizarre universe.
The lyrics of the song are a commentary on the commercialization of Christmas, which has taken away the true essence and spirit of the holiday. The focus on materialism and gifts has made people forget the importance of kindness, compassion, and spiritual values. The song highlights the absurdity of relying on an imaginary figure like Santa Claus to bring happiness and joy, while ignoring the real needs and problems of people in our society. The use of dark and ironic humor is King Diamond's way of critiquing the shallow and superficial nature of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas time is here again
The season of Christmas has returned
Santa needs a helping hand
Santa Claus, who is supposed to give presents to children, needs assistance
We cannot find his evil sheet
The song refers to how Santa makes a list of who is naughty and nice, but he cannot find his list
To draw his laying for the night
The sheet would normally be used to determine who receives presents or not
So all the waiting Christmas trees
The trees that are waiting for decoration
Gonna hear their master sing
Santa will sing to the trees while they wait
There's no presents, not this Christmas
Children will not receive gifts this year
Tom and Jerry, drinking sherry
The cartoon characters Tom and Jerry are drinking alcohol and not caring about the holiday
They don't give a damn
Tom and Jerry do not care about Christmas nor their responsibilities
It's getting very, very late
Time is running out
St.Peter's crossed the Golden Gate
St. Peter, the gatekeeper of Heaven, has left this world
And Donald Duck is still in bed
Donald Duck, another cartoon character, is sleeping and not helping
I wonder who he's gonna help
It is unclear who Donald will be helping if he does not wake up soon
Tom and Jerry, all done sherry
Tom and Jerry have finished their drinks
Tom and Jerry, still drinking sherry
Tom and Jerry continue to drink alcohol and not care about the holiday
I'm dreaming of a white, Sabbath
The singer is dreaming of a white Christmas, but with a dark and creepy twist (Sabbath refers to the heavy metal band Black Sabbath)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIM BENDIX PETERSEN, MICHAEL DENNIS DENNER
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Lucas moreira
Christmas time is here again
Santa needs a helping hand
We cannot find his evil sheet
To draw his laying for the night
So all the waiting Christmas trees
Gonna hear their master sing
There's no presents, not this Christmas
There's no presents
Tom and Jerry, drinking sherry
They don't give a damn
Christmas time is here again
Santa needs a helping hand
It's getting very, very late
St. Peter's crossed the golden gate
An Donald Duck is still in bed
I wonder who he's gonna help
There's no presents, not this Christmas
There's no presents
Tom and Jerry, all done sherry
They don't give a damn
There's no presents, not this Christmas
There's no presents
Tom and Jerry, still drinking sherry
They don't give a damn
I'm dreaming of a white Sabbath
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Cee
I’m in a guitar class for school and we were asked to play Christmas themed music and this is what Im going to play
Gerardo
😂 how did that went?
Chris Vilsack
Awesome
Sergei Surovsev
I did that in 2004
PIKL Creep
@Nick Hill Older teachers will be like "I remember when the Mercyful Fate EP came out"
R Garcia
If you can play like this already why are you in a class?
X YZ
Andy Laroque, one of the most underrated heavy-speed metal guitarist. virtuoso.
Madmicko metal
I've been playing metal on guitar for 30 years, Andy la Roque is the best guitarist I've heard!! I'm learning King diamond songs now, it's making me a better guitarist!!! Long live the king!!!!!!
Madmicko metal
Absolutely!!! The best guitar player!!!
Denver Wood
I agree! He he gets no love!