Pentatonix formed in 2011 and came to prominence the same year by winning the third season of "The Sing-Off" on NBC, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony. Their debut EP "PTX, Volume 1" was released in 2012, followed by "PTXmas" the same year, with their third release "PTX, Vol. II", debuting at number 1 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart in 2013. 2014 saw the release of "PTX, Vol. III", and their two first full-length albums "PTX, Vols. 1 & 2" (a compilation of Vol. 1 and Vol. II) and "That's Christmas to Me". Their second holiday release, That's Christmas to Me, with the album certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), platinum on December 24, 2014, and double platinum on February 11, 2016, becoming the highest-charting holiday album by a group since 1962, and the fourth-best-selling album in the United States in 2014. The following year, Pentatonix released their album, their first consisting mostly of original material, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart for the first time in their career, followed by a third Christmas album, A Pentatonix Christmas, in 2016, and a new EP, PTX, Vol. IV – Classics, the following year. In May 2017, Kaplan announced that he would leave Pentatonix due to his inability to keep up with the touring demands of the group; he left after the completion of the tour in September, and was replaced by Matt Sallee the following month.
Pentatonix has won three Grammy Awards: they were the first a cappella act to win Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, doing so in 2015 and 2016, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2017.
Pentatonix started their popular YouTube channel back in 2012 to promote themselves after the Sing-Off (Season 3, 2011) when they were dropped by their record label, according to a recent November 2014 interview. They also made effective use of social media to interact with their fan base. They have eclipsed almost 15 million subscribers and more than 2.7 billion cumulative views. Their music video for "Daft Punk" recently surpassed 273 million views.
The group's website is: www.ptxofficial.com.
Pentatonix official youtube channel: www.youtube.com/PTXofficial.
Mistletoe
Pentatonix Lyrics
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Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer,
I should be playing in the winter snow,
But I'mma be under the mistletoe.
I don′t wanna miss out on the holiday,
But I can't stop staring at your face,
I should be playing in the winter snow,
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you,
With you, under the mistletoe
Everyone′s gathering around the fire,
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July,
I should be chillin′ with my folks, I know,
But I'mma be under the mistletoe.
Word on the streets Santa′s coming tonight,
Reindeer flying through the sky so high,
I should be makin' a list I know,
But I′mma be under the mistletoe.
With you, shawty with you,
With you, shawty with you,
With you, under the mistletoe,
With you, shawty with you,
With you, shawty with you,
With you, under the mistletoe,
Hey love, the Wise Men followed the stars,
The way I follow my heart,
And it led me to a miracle.
Hey love, don't you buy me nothing, (don′t you buy me nothing)
'Cause I am feeling one thing,
Your lips on my lips,
That's a merry merry Christmas.
It′s the most beautiful time of the year,
Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer,
I should be playing in the winter snow,
But I′mma be under the mistletoe.
I don't wanna miss out on the holidays,
But I can′t stop staring at your face,
I should be playing in the winter snow,
But I'mma be under the mistletoe.
With you, shawty with you,
With you, shawty with you,
With you, under the mistletoe,
With you, shawty with you,
With you, shawty with you,
With you, under the mistletoe,
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe,
Show me baby that you love me so,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe,
Show me baby that you love me so,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
The lyrics of Pentatonix's song "Mistletoe" describe the happiness and joy of the holiday season, as well as the singer's strong desire to be with their loved one. The song begins by celebrating the beauty of the holiday with lights in the streets and spreading cheer around. However, the singer can't stop looking at their love interest long enough to enjoy the winter snow. They are more interested in spending time under the mistletoe, which is a symbol of love and romance during the holiday season. Even though they should be celebrating with their families, they would rather be together with their special someone, indicating the importance of love and companionship during the festive season. The chorus describes the singer's decision to be with their love interest and enjoy the magic of the holiday season with them, represented by the symbol of mistletoe.
The song also references the traditional holiday activities like roasting chestnuts around the fire and the anticipation for Santa to arrive with his reindeer. However, the singer's focus remains on being with their love interest under the mistletoe. In the bridge, the singer compares the way the Wise Men followed the stars to the way they follow their heart, which led them to their "miracle" of finding love. The final lyrics emphasize the importance of love over material things during the holiday season - "don't you buy me nothing" - as they express that the best gift for them is a kiss under the mistletoe, showing their love for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the most beautiful time of the year,
The holiday season is here and everything looks amazing and cheerful.
Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer,
The lights on the streets are bringing happiness and joy to everyone around.
I should be playing in the winter snow,
It's normal to play outside in the snow during the winter season.
But I'mma be under the mistletoe.
But I choose to spend my time with you under the mistletoe instead of playing in the snow.
I don't wanna miss out on the holiday,
I want to enjoy every single moment of the holiday season without missing anything.
But I can't stop staring at your face,
But I just can't help but stare at your beautiful face instead of doing anything else.
With you, shawty with you
I only want to spend the holiday season with you.
Everyone's gathering around the fire,
People gathering around the fire to keep themselves warm and enjoy the winter season.
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July,
Chestnuts are being roasted and they smell amazing, as if it were the hottest day of the year.
I should be chillin' with my folks, I know,
Usually, I would spend the holiday season with my family.
But I'mma be under the mistletoe.
But this year, I choose to spend it with you under the mistletoe.
Word on the streets Santa's coming tonight,
People are saying that Santa Claus is coming tonight.
Reindeer flying through the sky so high,
People can see the reindeer flying high in the sky.
I should be makin' a list I know,
I should be writing a list of things to do, but I can't seem to focus on anything other than you.
But I'mma be under the mistletoe.
But I have chosen to spend my time with you under the mistletoe.
Hey love, the Wise Men followed the stars,
Hey love, just like how the Wise Men followed the stars to find their miracle, I am following my heart to be with you.
The way I follow my heart,
I am following my heart and my feelings to be with you.
And it led me to a miracle.
And it has led me to finding a miracle in you, and I am grateful for it.
Hey love, don't you buy me nothing, (don't you buy me nothing)
Hey love, you don't need to buy me anything for Christmas because the only thing I want is to be kissing you.
'Cause I am feeling one thing,
That one thing I am feeling is love for you.
Your lips on my lips,
The one thing I want for Christmas is to be kissing you.
That's a merry merry Christmas.
Being with you and kissing you is the best Christmas present I could ever ask for.
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe,
I want you to kiss me under the mistletoe.
Show me baby that you love me so,
Show me that you love me as much as I love you.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Just kiss me and make me feel loved this holiday season.
Writer(s): Justin Bieber, Nasri Tony Atweh, Adam David Messinger
Contributed by Samantha V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bailey Causey
Nice job cameraman for capturing the cute Avi to Kirstie look at 1:35. Literally the most adorable thing in the world
Phillip France
And, the flirty dance at 1:37...
Phillip France
OH! It looks like I'm late to the party.
Lori Peace9 Art
@Phillip France Yeah me too LOL
Monika Šega
I swear whenever they finish a performance, Scott becomes this shy and adorable dork. ♥
Susan Rastella
Wow has it been three years already? They were good then -- now they are great and still getting better with every song. Pentatonix - recreating music one Pentaholic at a time.
KaregoAt
This is how amazing Pentatonix is. They can make a Justin Bieber song beautiful and pleasant to listen to.
shutter shy
Justin *Beaver
KaregoAt
David Kya Heh How original.
zain
KaregoAt
Some of his songs are pretty nice anyway. I hardly ever listen to him, but this over-the-top hate is ridiculous.