What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Menzel Idina Lyrics


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Maybe it's much too early in the game
Ah, 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 twelve o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year
New Year's Eve, oh

Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations
You receive, oh

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

Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
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 on New Year's Ever
Tell me what are you doing New Year's Eve?

Overall Meaning

In Idina Menzel's song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?", the singer is asking someone what their plans are for New Year's Eve. She acknowledges that it may be too early to ask, but she wants to know anyway. She wonders who will be holding the other person "good and tight" when the clock strikes midnight and the new year begins. The singer admits that she may be crazy to think that she could be the one chosen from the thousands of invitations the other person may receive, but she still wants to know what their plans are. She asks the "jackpot question in advance" to find out what they are doing on New Year's Eve.


The song has a wistful tone as the singer is hoping for a chance to spend New Year's Eve with the object of her affection. She is aware that there may be many other people vying for the same person's attention, but she still puts herself out there by asking the question. The lyrics capture the uncertainty and hopefulness of the holiday season, and the desire to be with someone special on this festive occasion.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe it's much too early in the game
Perhaps it's premature to ask this question right now.


Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
But I want to ask you anyways.


What are you doing New Year's New Year's Eve?
What are your plans for New Year's Eve?


Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
I wonder who will be embracing you warmly.


When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
At the stroke of midnight.


Welcoming in the New Year New Year's Eve, oh
Celebrating the arrival of the new year on New Year's Eve.


Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
Perhaps it's a foolish idea to think.


I'd ever be the one you chose
That I would be your chosen one.


Out of the thousand invitations you receive, oh
Considering the many invitations you likely receive.


Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But just in case I have a small possibility.


Here comes the jackpot question in advance, babe
Now, here is the significant question ahead of time.


Oh, maybe I'm crazy to suppose
Maybe it's foolish of me to think.


I'd ever be the one you chose
That I have a chance of being your chosen one.


Out of the thousand invitations you receive, oh
Out of all the invitations you're likely to get.


But in case I stand one little chance
But if there's even a slightest chance.


Here comes the jackpot question in advance
Then let me ask the most important question now.


What are you doing on New Year's Eve
What are your plans for celebrating New Year's Eve?


Tell me what are you doing New Year's Eve?
Please, let me know what your plans are for New Year's Eve.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANK LOESSER

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