We Need a Little Christmas
Muppets Lyrics
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We're getting home so we can start to celebrate
Fill up the stockings
We may be rushing things but we can hardly wait now
For we need a little Christmas, right this very minute
Candles in the window, carols at the spinet
Yes we need a little Christmas, right this very minute
Fozzie, we're all in a hurry
Haul out the holly
Turn on the brightest string of lights we've ever seen
Slice up the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough
For we need a little music, need a little laughter
Need a little singing ringing through the rafter
Yes we need a little snappy happy ever after
We need a little Christmas now
The lyrics to the Muppets' song, "We Need A Little Christmas," are about the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season, and the desire for joy and celebration to begin immediately. The first two lines, "Haul out the holly / We're getting home so we can start to celebrate," suggest that the singer is eager to begin decorating and preparing for the holidays, and cannot wait any longer to do so. Next, the singer mentions filling up stockings, indicating that they are ready to start exchanging gifts and partaking in other festive traditions.
The chorus, "For we need a little Christmas, right this very minute," emphasizes the urgency and impatience of the singer's desire for the holiday season to begin. The lines "Candles in the window, carols at the spinet" and "Turn on the brightest string of lights we've ever seen / Slice up the fruitcake / It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough" allude to iconic holiday decorations and activities, emphasizing the excitement and joy of the holiday season.
The second verse of the song, "For we need a little music, need a little laughter / Need a little singing ringing through the rafter / Yes we need a little snappy happy ever after / We need a little Christmas now," reinforces the singer's desire for joy and celebration, suggesting that these elements are essential components of the holiday season.
Overall, "We Need A Little Christmas" is a cheerful and upbeat song that captures the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Haul out the holly
Let's bring out the holly branches to decorate our home
We're getting home so we can start to celebrate
We're returning home so we can begin our festivities
Fill up the stockings
Let's prepare and fill our stockings with presents and treats
We may be rushing things but we can hardly wait now
We might be in a hurry, but we're too excited to wait any longer
For we need a little Christmas, right this very minute
We require a burst of Christmas energy immediately
Candles in the window, carols at the spinet
We want the warmth of candles and the sound of carols on the spinet
It hasn't snowed a single flurry
Despite a lack of snowfall this year
Fozzie, we're all in a hurry
We're all in a rush, Fozzie
Turn on the brightest string of lights we've ever seen
Let's illuminate our surroundings with the most vivid chain of lights ever
Slice up the fruitcake
Let's cut up the fruitcake to enjoy
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough
Let's put some tinsel on the bough of the evergreen tree
For we need a little music, need a little laughter
We require some music and laughter to raise our spirits
Need a little singing ringing through the rafter
We want to hear some singing ringing through the rafters
Yes we need a little snappy happy ever after
We require a fast, cheerful ending
We need a little Christmas now
At this precise moment, we want to have some festive cheer
Contributed by Lily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
OLDSCHOOL HERO
in my opinion, this is the definitive version of this song. such great memories of 'a muppet family christmas' [1987] tv special. im so fortunate to have the ultra rare dvd. what a fantastic special, full of heart. they dont make em like this anymore!
Steve S
I cannot get this song out of my head. Such a great song!
yahir yellow
Well that and buddy musical christmas happy all the time
Occams OX
A muppet family Christmas. My favorite Christmas movie.
Eric Twele
My favorite rendition of this song :)
christmasmatt21
I never knew the Muppets did this song!
Stale Meme
Catchy Music!....And tune.....This song is now my favorite song!
J O
Now that's a Super Megaforce Christmas right there
Gordon Shumway
Please bring a Muppet Family Christmas to DVD
AMIG
Merry Christmas, Muppets!