12 Days of Christmas
Missi Pyle Lyrics
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My true love sent to me
a partridge in a pear tree
On the second day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the third day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Three French hens two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the 4th day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Four calling birds three French hens
Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree
On the 5th day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
Five golden rings four calling birds
three French hens two turtle doves
and partridge in a pear tree
Missi Pyle's rendition of the classic Christmas carol, "12 Days of Christmas," is a delightful and lively take on the traditional song. The song starts with the arrival of a partridge in a pear tree, sent from the singer's true love on the first day of Christmas. As the song progresses, the singer receives a series of gifts, culminating in "five golden rings" on the fifth day of Christmas.
Each subsequent verse adds a new gift to the list, building on the previous day's gifts. By the end of the song, the singer has received an impressive collection of presents, including ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, and eight maids a-milking. While the origins of the song are unclear, it has become a beloved holiday classic, thanks in part to its catchy tune and repetitive structure.
One could argue that the song is a bit nonsensical, but it's meant to be enjoyed as a playful celebration of the holiday season. It's a reminder that the best gifts are often the ones that come from the heart, and that the spirit of giving is what makes the holiday season truly magical.
Line by Line Meaning
On the first day of Christmas
At the beginning of the holiday season
My true love sent to me
My beloved partner gave me as a gift
a partridge in a pear tree
a bird and a fruit tree
On the second day of Christmas
The day after the start of the holiday season
Two turtle doves
Two birds that symbolize love
And a partridge in a pear tree
Another bird and fruit tree gift from my beloved
On the third day of Christmas
The third day of the holiday season
Three French hens
Three chickens from France
two turtle doves
The same love birds as before
And a partridge in a pear tree
My partner really likes bird-themed gifts
On the 4th day of Christmas
Another day into the holiday season
Four calling birds
Four songbirds that sing loudly
three French hens
The French chickens are still there
Two turtle doves
The love birds made it again
and a partridge in a pear tree
The bird and fruit tree gifts continue
On the 5th day of Christmas
Five days into the holiday season
Five golden rings
Five pieces of valuable jewelry
four calling birds
The loud singing birds are still here
three French hens
The French chickens haven't gone anywhere
two turtle doves
The love birds keep returning
and partridge in a pear tree
The bird and fruit tree gifting spree continues
Contributed by Caden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.