Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow, Van Lear, Kentucky in 1932. According to Songfacts, Loretta Lynn's superstar Country career started in 1960 when she recorded " I'm a Honky Tonk Girl " as her debut single. The song was a minor hit, climbing to #14 on Billboard's C&W Chart. By the late 1960s she had begun picking up various Female Vocalist of the Year trophies and in 1972 the singer became the first woman in history to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year trophy. Lynn dominated the Country charts throughout the rest of the decade and has continued to record hit records through the ensuing years. Her 50th anniversary year began with the award of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement on January 31, 2010.
Lynn released over 70 albums. She is the sister of country singer Crystal Gayle (born in Paintsville, Kentucky) and Peggy Sue, and is a cousin of Patty Loveless. Her father was a coal miner in Van Lear. Her biography was made into the 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter.
To Heck With Ole Santa Claus
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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And ole Santa didn't bring me anything
Well I wrote a note and I told him what to bring me
But I didn't even hear his sleigh bells ring
So to heck with ol' Santa Clause
When he goes dashin' through the snow I hope he falls
I like to hit him in his (ho ho ho) with a bunch of big snowballs
This year I'll build a big fire by the fireplace
I'll be like a little pig I read about
When that big bad wolf in red comes down my chimney
He's a gonna scorch his whiskers there's no doubt
So to heck with ol' Santa Clause
When he goes dashin' through the snow I hope he falls
I like to hit him in his (ho ho ho) with a bunch of big snowballs
To heck with ol' Santa Claus
I like to hit him in his (ho ho ho) with a bunch of big snowballs
To heck with ole Santa Claus
Yeah to heck with ole Santa Claus
The song "To Heck With Ole Santa Claus" by Loretta Lynn is a humorous take on a child who didn't receive any presents from Santa the previous year despite leaving out stockings and writing a note. The child is now determined to take revenge on the jolly old man by hoping he falls when going through the snow and hitting him in his "ho ho ho" with snowballs. The idea of Santa being intentionally harmed and the child's frustration with not getting presents is a fun play on a typically joyful holiday tradition.
The lyrics also mention the child building a big fire to roast chestnuts and keep warm by the fireplace. The child compares themselves to a "little pig" that the big bad wolf in red, reference to Santa, will come down the chimney to reach. The child claims that the Santa's whiskers will be scorched when he enters the fireplace.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted take on the disappointment of not receiving presents and the desire for revenge. It shows a child's perspective on the holiday and the consequences of not getting what they want. However, it is important to note that the lyrics are meant as a joke and should not be taken seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
Last year I hung my stockin's by the chimney
Last year, I hung my stockings by the fireplace
And ole Santa didn't bring me anything
Unfortunately, Santa Claus didn't bring me any gifts
Well I wrote a note and I told him what to bring me
I wrote a letter to Santa Claus and informed him about what I wanted for Christmas
But I didn't even hear his sleigh bells ring
Unfortunately, I didn't hear the sound of Santa Claus' sleigh bells
So to heck with ol' Santa Clause
I'm not bothered about Santa Claus anymore
When he goes dashin' through the snow I hope he falls
I wish Santa Claus would fall while he is dashing through the snow
I like to hit him in his (ho ho ho) with a bunch of big snowballs
I would love to pelt him with big snowballs in his (ho ho ho)
This year I'll build a big fire by the fireplace
This year, I plan to light a large fire in the fireplace
I'll be like a little pig I read about
I will be like a little pig from the story I read about
When that big bad wolf in red comes down my chimney
When Santa Claus comes down my chimney, who I perceive as the big bad wolf in red clothes
He's a gonna scorch his whiskers there's no doubt
He will burn his whiskers, no doubt
Yeah to heck with ole Santa Claus
I am not concerned about Santa Claus
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LORETTA LYNN
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Regina Sexton
I love this little Lady.she can sing anything.ive listened to her my whole life.shes part of who I am.shes the best.🙏❤
Stiggy333
I remember my Mom playing this song for me and my sister when we were little and we loved it. I listen to it every Christmas. Loretta was Mom's favorite and Coal Miner's Daughter was her favorite song. And she actually was a Coal Miner's Daughter as well. Mom passed away last month and I miss her so much it hurts. We even played Coal Miner's Daughter at her funeral. Thank you Loretta for making my Mom smile with you beautiful music!
Cloud Monkey
Stiggy333 sorry to hear that. Happy holidays
Andrew Batty
I have just read your comment and am sorry to hear you lost your mum or mom as you guys say. It will still hurt many years down the line, but your memories of her will make it a little less painful I am sure. I lost mine just a little before you and I certainly know how you feel.
Cindy Majors
Sorry about your momma my momma just passed away bout 3 months ago she loved this lady too maybe now our moms can meet lorretta I remember wen the movie 1st came to theater my momma and daddy took us to see it
Kim Clayton
This is great. Keep singing Loretta. (I do think Santa Claus may be aka Doolittle since he always seems present to her in her songs and singing). Thanks for this upload and Merry Christmas to all.
APH
My favorite song!!! My favorite cassette! I keep your memory every Christmas! And any time it pops in my head ❤❤❤
Tina Butkus
Never heard this one before ! different for sure ! Merry Christmas Loretta and stay well through this pandemic love from Pennsylvania 💕💕
Shye DeMeo
Dear Loretta. In 2020 this song feels so right. Thank you for it.
Teresa May
I love Loretta so very much as a child this was my favorite Christmas 🎄 song my dad would play it over and over as we opened up our presents 🎁 he and my mom met her in person with Conway Twitty at the ponderosa park thats all my mom could talk about was how she told Loretta that she had 6 children to god bless you for my childhood memories ❤ ❤🎅🎅💯💯🙏🙏