Merry Christmas Darling
Poppa Hop & his Orchestra Lyrics

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
Jack frost nipping at your nose,
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright.
Tiny 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 every 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 every 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."

Overall Meaning

The song "Merry Christmas Darling" by Poppa Hop And His Orchestra is a classic Christmas song that talks about the festive season and the joy it brings to people of all ages. The lyrics of the song depict the traditional images of Christmas, such as chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, and carolers singing yuletide tunes. The song also mentions the excitement that children feel on Christmas Eve, eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus and his reindeer.

The second stanza of the song highlights the significance of turkey and mistletoe, which add to the celebratory mood. The song goes on to describe how the little ones find it hard to sleep on Christmas Eve, all restless with anticipation of the gifts St. Nicholas is bringing them. They all hope that they will catch a glimpse of the reindeer hovering in the sky, finally following Santa Claus to their homes.

The singer then offers a simple yet powerful message of goodwill and peace to the listeners. The timeless phrase of "Merry Christmas to you" is a reminder that Christmas is a time of love, joy, and sharing, and should be celebrated by everyone from children to elders.

Line by Line Meaning

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,
The warmth of the fire along with the roasting of chestnuts evokes the sentiment of Christmas and togetherness.

Jack frost nipping at your nose,
The chill of winter with the frost is an indicator that Christmas is here.

Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
The tradition of singing carols brings everyone together in the yuletide spirit.

And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
The cold of winter prompts people to dress in warm clothing such as those worn by Eskimos.

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Traditional food and decorations such as turkey and mistletoe enhance the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Help to make the season bright.
These joyful traditions bring cheer and brightness to the season.

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
The excitement of children during Christmas is contagious and fills everyone with joy.

Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
The anticipation of presents and the magic of the holiday make it difficult for children to fall asleep.

They know that Santa's on his way--
The legend of Santa and his arrival on Christmas Eve is well-known by children everywhere.

He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
Santa's arrival is eagerly awaited as he brings toys and treats for all.

And every mother's child is gonna spy
Children wait eagerly to catch a glimpse of Santa and his sleigh.

To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
The magic of Christmas is such that even flying reindeer seem like a possibility.

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
The sentiment of 'Merry Christmas' is a gift in itself.

To kids from one to ninety-two
Christmas is a joyous occasion that is wonderful for people of all ages.

Although it's been said many times,
The phrase 'Merry Christmas' has been said countless times, but its warmth and significance never diminishes.

Many ways: "Merry Christmas to you."
However it may be said, whether it be through words, gifts, or actions, wishing someone a Merry Christmas is always appreciated.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mel Torme, Robert Wells

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