We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Paul and Brenda Neal Lyrics
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To visit our neighbors and sing out like this.
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
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.
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer.
And 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 it right here.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
A happy New Year.
Once in a year, it is not thought amiss
To visit our neighbors and sing out like this.
Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound
And peace and goodwill the whole year around.
(Pace!) (Shanti!) (Salud!) (Shalom!)
The words mean the same, whatever your home.
Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around?
Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around?
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
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 Paul and Brenda Neal's song "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" express the joy and celebration of the holiday season. The song starts with the line "Once in a year, it is not thought amiss to visit our neighbors and sing out like this." This line sets the tone for the song, reminding us that Christmas is a time of community and togetherness. The lyrics then wish the listener a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, offering good tidings to them and their kin.
The second part of the song is focused on figgy pudding, a traditional British dessert, and the desire of the singers to have some with a cup of good cheer. The line "And we won't go until we get some" emphasizes the importance of sharing and hospitality during the holiday season. The song ends with a beautiful message of peace and goodwill all year round, reminding listeners that the spirit of Christmas can and should be carried throughout the year.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a year, it is not thought amiss
To visit our neighbors and sing out like this.
It's not a bad idea to go to our neighbor's house and sing this song once every year.
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
We hope you have a joyous Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
We bring good news to you and your family.
We all want some figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer.
We all desire some delicious figgy pudding and some good company to celebrate with.
We won't go until we get some,
So bring it right here.
We won't leave until we get some of that tasty pudding, so please serve it to us.
Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound
And peace and goodwill the whole year around.
We have many friendly and loving neighbors, and we hope for peace and kindness to last throughout the year.
(Pace!) (Shanti!) (Salud!) (Shalom!)
The words mean the same, whatever your home.
No matter where you come from, the sentiments expressed in this song are shared universally.
Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around?
Wouldn't it be great if the spirit of Christmas could stay with us all year long?
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: TRADITIONAL, BRIAN SCOTT BENNETT
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