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 β 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.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Pentatonix Lyrics
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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
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
So bring us some figgy pudding
Please bring us some figgy pudding
Please bring us some figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer
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
Good tidings for Christmas
Good tidings for Christmas
Good tidings for 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)
(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)
(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 Pentatonix's "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" are a joyful and traditional holiday greeting. Throughout the song, the singers express their well wishes for the listener's Christmas and New Year celebrations. The repetition of these well wishes is meant to convey the sincere and heartfelt nature of their message.
The first verse repeats the line "We wish you a merry Christmas" four times, followed by "And a happy New Year." This repetition emphasizes the singers' desire for the listener to have a happy and festive holiday season. By stating their wishes multiple times, they hope to convey the depth of their sincerity and their hope that the listener's celebrations are filled with joy and happiness.
In the second verse, the singers introduce the concept of "good tidings," which refers to favorable news or blessings. They state that they bring good tidings to the listener and their kin, wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This verse adds a touch of warmth and positivity to the song, as the singers express their hope that the recipient and their family will experience joy and blessing during the holiday season.
The third verse introduces a playful and whimsical element to the song. The singers express their desire for some figgy pudding and request that it be brought to them, along with a cup of good cheer. This verse offers a lighthearted and humorous moment, as if the singers are playfully demanding treats, further emphasizing their jovial and fun-loving nature.
The final verse repeats the message of good tidings, ensuring that the well wishes reach the listener and their kin once again. The song concludes with the repetition of the initial verse and chorus, reiterating the singers' sincere desire for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. This repetition symbolizes the continuous and unending nature of their blessings and well wishes.
Overall, Pentatonix's rendition of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a spirited and heartfelt expression of joy and good wishes. The repetition of the lyrics, along with the inclusion of "good tidings" and a playful request for figgy pudding, adds depth and dimension to the song, making it a fitting and joyful holiday greeting.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a merry Christmas
We express our desire for you to have a joyful and festive Christmas
And a happy New Year
And may your upcoming year be filled with happiness and success
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We bring you good news and blessings for both you and your family
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
These good news and blessings are specifically for the Christmas season and the New Year
So bring us some figgy pudding
We kindly request that you bring us a traditional dessert called figgy pudding
Please bring us some figgy pudding
We politely ask for your generosity in providing us with figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer
Along with the figgy pudding, we also request a beverage that will bring joy and happiness
We won't go until we get some
We will not leave until we receive the requested figgy pudding and cup of good cheer
So bring it right here
We ask that you bring the figgy pudding and cup of good cheer directly to us
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Bram, Kevin Olusola, Kirstin Maldonado, Matt Sallee, Mitchell Grassi, Scott Hoying, Traditional
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ES Ningrum
I'm not Christian but i really like hearing this song. This song is so legend and PTX just make it into MASTERPIECE. NICE WORKππππ
kelly 34
Sim, amo as mΓΊsicas de natal.
ES Ningrum
@The Owl Lady thank youπ love from Indonesiaππ
The Owl Lady
You don't have to be Christian or religious to celebrate Christmas
ES Ningrum
@Lee N. thank you! Merry christmas for youππ
Lee N.
You honestly don't have to be Christian to listen to them. Yeah they are definitely awesome and addictive to me as well. Merry Christmas! π
I-Aoon Phunsawat
I feel like their sound really matured in this album in the best possible way.
Miimoz
first time in years theyβve been able to record together! No wonder it sound so warm β€οΈ
Jakob Whale
There is so much nostalgia tied to Pentatonix, that whenever I hear them sing now, I'm in the warmest cosiest state of mind.
TheKillerCucumber
My favorite song on the new album. The medley that starts at 1:23 didn't need to go so HARD π₯