We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Nancy and The Boys Lyrics
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We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The lyrics to "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Nancy and The Boys are a traditional holiday greeting and well-wishing song. The song begins by expressing the desire for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It is a heartfelt wish extended to all listeners. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the sincerity and importance of the message.
The lyrics then shift to the idea of "good tidings" being brought to the listeners and their kin. This refers to joyful news or good news being shared during the holiday season. The song suggests that these good tidings are specifically for Christmas and the coming New Year, highlighting the significance of this time of year.
The second half of the song introduces the mention of "figgy pudding" and a "cup of good cheer." Figgy pudding is a traditional Christmas dessert, and it is requested to bring joy and happiness to the gathering. The insistence that "we won't go until we get some" playfully emphasizes the importance of sharing in the festivities and enjoying the holiday delights together.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We express our desire for you to have a joyful and festive Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We reiterate our wish for you to have a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We extend our well-wishes for both a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We bring you joyful news and blessings for both you and your family
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
We offer you positive news and good wishes specifically for Christmas and the upcoming year
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
We kindly request the presence of a delicious traditional dessert known as figgy pudding
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding
We repeat our request for the delightful figgy pudding
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We ask for both the scrumptious figgy pudding as well as a serving of joyful and festive spirit
We won't go until we get some
We will not depart until we receive a portion of the requested figgy pudding
We won't go until we get some
We steadfastly remain until our desire for figgy pudding is fulfilled
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here
We insist on staying until our wish for figgy pudding is granted, and thus request its immediate delivery
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Once again, we express our hope for you to experience a joyful and delightful Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We restate our desire for you to have a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We reiterate our well-wishes for a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year
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Written by: Art Harris
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