Born in the bush, Corryong, Victoria, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains high country is where Lee's life began. The son of a truck driver and later multi-platinum recording artist Ray Kernaghan, Lee spent his formative years growing up in the Riverina country of Southern NSW. Lee's Grandfather was a third generation drover of sheep and cattle and his experiences on the road with his Pop ran deep, producing a string of hits that began with the release of his first album the ARIA award winning " Outback Club" in 1992. His first number one hit "Boys from the Bush" became an anthem, a celebration of a way of life that would change the face of Australian country music forever.
Lee Kernaghan has dominated the charts with successive hit albums including "Three Chain Road", "1959", "Hat Town" and "Electric Rodeo" making him Hit Maker of the Decade and creating a new musical landscape along the way. He has done to country music in Australia what Garth Brooks did in the USA..... he blurred the line and took country music out of the box that it had existed in for decades.... He added a spectacular live show and along the way has sold over one million albums, won 24 Golden Guitars, 3 Aria Awards, 21 number 1 hits, 8 hit albums and now with the release of his 9th album 'Spirit of the Bush' he's done it again, his stellar career continues
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Lee Kernaghan Lyrics
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We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Please bring us some good weather
The crops can′t last forever
Please bring us some good weather
Please bring us a better season
I'm barely breaking even
Please bring us a good season
And a cup of good cheer
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas
And happy new year
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas
And happy new year
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Lee Kernaghan's song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a festive song that calls for the goodness of nature and luck, showing the singer's state of mind and his love for Christmas. Kernaghan's wish for good weather speaks to him being a farmer or being in a farming community. This song is a shout-out to his audience, many of whom are farmers, hoping for good weather for their crops. The stark economic situation farmers find themselves in is also highlighted in the lyrics, with Kernaghan pointing out how he is barely making enough to survive.
The song's core message is about spreading happiness to oneself as well as to the world and seeing the positive in every situation. This song provides an uplifting message that suggests the importance of finding joy in the small things in life instead of constantly worrying about the difficult things.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a merry Christmas
May you have a joyful and festive holiday season
We wish you a merry Christmas
May your Christmas be filled with love and happiness
We wish you a merry Christmas
May your holiday season be merry and bright
And a happy New Year
Wishing you joy and prosperity in the coming year
Please bring us some good weather
We need favorable weather conditions to protect our crops and livelihoods
The crops can′t last forever
Our crops are vulnerable and need good weather to survive
Please bring us some good weather
We would appreciate it if you could provide us with favorable weather conditions
And a cup of good cheer
We could use some uplifting spirits and positive energy
Please bring us a better season
We're struggling to make ends meet and need a more profitable season
I'm barely breaking even
My earnings are just enough to cover my expenses, I need more
Please bring us a good season
A profitable season would greatly benefit us and our families
And a cup of good cheer
We could use some uplifting spirits and positive energy
Good tidings we bring
We share with you the joyous news
To you and your kin
To all of you and your families
We wish you a merry Christmas
May you have a joyful and festive holiday season
And happy new year
Wishing you joy and prosperity in the coming year
Good tidings we bring
We share with you the joyous news
To you and your kin
To all of you and your families
We wish you a merry Christmas
May your Christmas be filled with love and happiness
And happy new year
Wishing you joy and prosperity in the coming year
We wish you a merry Christmas
May your holiday season be merry and bright
We wish you a merry Christmas
May you have a joyful and festive holiday season
We wish you a merry Christmas
May your Christmas be filled with love and happiness
And a happy New Year
Wishing you joy and prosperity in the coming year
Writer(s): Garth Porter, Traditional
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Iain B
on Hat Town
Intro
I was born in a hat town
Raised on the Warrego
It’s hot out here but you tough it out
Like an old Brigalow
From the back of the Channel country
Across the western plains
The roads are straight and dusty
And the folks are much the same
Chorus:
Roots run strong deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
Well it might be Thargominda; Might be Barky Downs
Theres a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Stocking out in the heat haze, half mile 60 zone
Just a rag tag bunch of buildings made of wood and tin and stone
Theres a swag with stories, most of them are true
How the locals pass the hat around and pull each other through
Chorus
Instrumental
Well we're roustabouts and drovers; we're bushies tried and true
And we're out here for the long haul; not just blowin' through
Roots run strong and deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
From the back of the Channel Country, and across the Dusty Downs
There's a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Yeah
Todelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Yodelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Please delete earlier comment which misspelt Thargominda
Iain B
on Hat Town
Intro
I was born in a hat town
Raised on the Warrego
It’s hot out here but you tough it out
Like an old Brigalow
From the back of the Channel country
Across the western plains
The roads are straight and dusty
And the folks are much the same
Chorus:
Roots run strong deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
Well it might be Thargomind; Might be Barky Downs
Theres a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Stocking out in the heat haze, half mile 60 zone
Just a rag tag bunch of buildings made of wood and tin and stone
Theres a swag with stories, most of them are true
How the locals pass the hat around and pull each other through
Chorus
Instrumental
Well we're roustabouts and drovers; we're bushies tried and true
And we're out here for the long haul; not just blowin' through
Roots run strong and deep out here in a hat town
And we'll carry on down through the years in a hat town
From the back of the Channel Country, and across the Dusty Downs
There's a pub and a store and not much more, you’re living in an old hat town
Yeah
Todelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town
Yodelay heeeee
Livin in a hat town
Livin in an old hat town