Once Upon a Christmas Song
Peter Kay's - Geraldine McQueen Lyrics
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Everybody sing along,
You see the joy on every face,
And the world is seen a happier place,
This song's bought us together
Good time memories forever,
Now I know what they mean,
And what they've given to me,
They leave me singing them,
Over and over, and over again,
Every December they get in our heads,
Turn em' up, play em loud,
Every Christmas should be the same,
Singing them over and over, and over and over again.
They say they're good for the soul (Good for the soul),
But someone tell me I don't know,
Why no one seems to write them no more (Write them no more),
So the only way to settle the score,
Is to all make way for a new one,
That keeps the heart of the old one,
Make a little bit of festive cheer,
And you'll know when Christmas is near,
When this record appears, once a year,
You'll be singing them over and over, and over again,
Every December you'll hear it and say,
Turn it up, play it loud,
Every Christmas should be the same,
Singing it over and over, and over and over again,
It's getting in your head (It's getting in your head),
It's getting in your head (It's getting in your head),
And if your not singing it all night,
You'd be telling a lie,
You'll be singing this over and over, and over again,
Every December you'll hear it and say,
Turn it up, play it loud,
Every Christmas should be the same,
Singing it over and over, forever and ever again,
Over and over, and over again,
Over and over, and over again.
The song, "Once Upon a Christmas Song" by Geraldine McQueen, is a catchy and upbeat tune that celebrates the joy and togetherness of the Christmas season. The lyrics talk about the power of music to bring people together and create lasting memories. The singer reflects on the significance of holiday songs, acknowledging how they have the power to evoke feelings of happiness and nostalgia. The song encourages everyone to sing and enjoy the old Christmas songs while keeping an open mind to new ones.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, inviting everyone to join in and sing along to the catchy tune. The joy and happiness that come with Christmas can be seen on everyone's faces, and the singer implies that this is due to the power of music. The second verse acknowledges the importance of the classic holiday songs but also recognizes the need for new songs to carry on the tradition. The chorus is a call to action, encouraging everyone to turn up the volume and sing along to the music, creating a sense of togetherness that should be present during Christmas.
Overall, the song celebrates the spirit of Christmas through the power of music and the importance of keeping traditional songs alive while embracing new ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a christmas song,
This is a story about a Christmas song
Everybody sing along,
Everyone is joining in and singing this song
You see the joy on every face,
People are happy and joyful when they hear this song
And the world is seen a happier place,
The song brings happiness to the world
This song's bought us together
The song is bringing everyone together
Good time memories forever,
The song creates good memories that last forever
Now I know what they mean,
The singer now understands the meaning of the song
And what they've given to me,
The song has given the singer something valuable
I'd have never believed,
The singer never would have believed the power of this song
They leave me singing them,
The song stays in the singer's head and they keep singing it
Over and over, and over again,
The singer repeats the song multiple times
Every December they get in our heads,
The song is played every December and becomes stuck in people's heads
Turn em' up, play em loud,
People want to hear the song loudly and clearly
Every Christmas should be the same,
The song should be played every Christmas
Singing them over and over, and over and over again.
People keep singing the song repeatedly
They say they're good for the soul (Good for the soul),
It is said that the song is good for the soul
But someone tell me I don't know,
The singer is unsure about this claim
Why no one seems to write them no more (Write them no more),
The singer wonders why no one is writing similar songs anymore
So the only way to settle the score,
The solution is to create a new song
Is to all make way for a new one,
People should make room for a new Christmas song
That keeps the heart of the old one,
The new song should keep the spirit of the old one
Make a little bit of festive cheer,
The new song should bring some joy to the holiday season
And you'll know when Christmas is near,
The new song will make people aware that Christmas is approaching
When this record appears, once a year,
The new song will be played once a year like the old one
It's getting in your head (It's getting in your head),
The song is becoming stuck in people's heads
And if your not singing it all night,
If you are not singing the song all night
You'd be telling a lie,
You would be lying
Over and over, and over again,
People keep repeating the song
Every December you'll hear it and say,
The song is played every December
Singing it over and over, and over and over again,
People keep singing the song repeatedly
Forever and ever again,
The song will continue to be played and sung for a long time
Contributed by Alice F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Penguin-24S99
Brilliant Christmas song can't believe it's been 14 years, always gets me in the spirit and puts a smile on my face when I hear it even more so this year celebrating getting tickets to see him in 2024 but it'll be worth the wait.
@michaelgill-ty8st
Brilliant Christmas song my arse.
@alandawson438
I'm sending this chirpy fabulous cheery song video to my women friends in the Philippines and Vietnam. It's brilliant
@Urban-Spaceman
Love it. Two really fun Christmas songs they never play on the radio are this one and Bob Dylan’s Must Be Santa.
@urchimp
Love this song so much !!!..🥰🥰🥰there playing it good bit on Christmas fm here in Ireland!!!...Peter is a ledgend!!
@douglasb.5601
Such a well crafted song..old Gazza knows his stuff. Also, a great vocal from Peter! 👍🏻
@PerpetualAlfa
I agree it’s a masterpiece. My favourite part is when he sings “over and over and over again” 10 times in a row. Lyrical perfection.👌
@Tur1883
Surprised this doesn't get more love on the radio and Xmas song channels.
@marcellaoreilly2730
Because it creates ear worm
@alecoldroyd6213
It was September, and I was going to a delivery in Manchester. I followed this all the way down Bury New Road. The song was played literally Over and over and over....
Thsts me in the white TRANSIT van at 1minute 53!!!!