The Christmas Song
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Chestnut roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost snipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Will help to make the season bright
Tiny little tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies
On his sleigh
And ev'ry mother's child
Is gonna spy to see if
Reindeer really know how to fly
And so,
I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety two
Although it's been said, many times
Many ways; Merry Christmas to you
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies
On his sleigh
And ev'ry mother's child
Is gonna spy to see if
Reindeer really know how to fly
And so,
I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety two
Although it's been said, many times




Many ways; Merry Christmas [Repeat x3]
To you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Play's song The Christmas Song are an ode to the holiday season and the joy it brings to people of all ages. The song opens with a nostalgic image of a chestnut roasting on an open fire, and Jack Frost nipping at your nose. The scene is set with yuletide carols being sung by a choir, and people dressed up in warm, winter clothing, resembling Eskimos. The imagery is vivid and invites the listener to imagine themselves in a cozy setting, surrounded by friends and family during the holidays.


The chorus introduces the idea that the holiday season is made brighter with a turkey and mistletoe, that helps set the mood for a warm and cozy celebration. The children during the holidays are depicted as having bright eyes and excitement, making it hard for them to sleep at night, as they anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus on his sleigh, loaded with toys and goodies. Every mother's child is going to spy to see if reindeer really know how to fly, adding another layer to the excitement of the holidays.


Line by Line Meaning

Chestnut roasting on an open fire
There's a warm, cozy fire going and someone is cooking chestnuts


Jack Frost snipping at your nose
It's very cold outside and the frost is making your nose tingle


Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
A group of people are singing festive songs for the holiday season


And folks dressed up like Eskimos
People are bundled up in warm, cozy clothes to stay warm in the cold weather


Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Some holiday staples like turkey and mistletoe are expected during this time of year


Will help to make the season bright
These holiday traditions will make the season happy and cheerful


Tiny little tots with their eyes all aglow
Children are excited and happy about the holiday season


Will find it hard to sleep tonight
Kids are so excited about the holidays that they may have trouble falling asleep


They know that Santa's on his way
Children are eagerly waiting for Santa to come visit them with presents


He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
Santa has lots of presents and treats for children on his sleigh


And ev'ry mother's child is gonna spy to see if reindeer really know how to fly
Children are curious about Santa's reindeer and want to see if they really fly


And so, I'm offering this simple phrase
The singer is sharing a simple holiday message


To kids from one to ninety two
The holiday message is for everyone, young and old


Although it's been said, many times, many ways
This holiday message has been repeated many times, in many different ways


Merry Christmas to you
The singer wishes everyone a happy and joyful Christmas




Lyrics Β© Ceylon Records, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mel Torme, Robert Wells

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It’s barely even October but I feel in the Christmas spirit

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