Christmas
Ramone Joey Lyrics

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Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight
Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight
Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with you

Where is Santa and his sleigh?
And tell me why was it always this way?
Where is Rudolph? Where is Blitzen baby?
Merry Christmas, merry merry merry Christmas

All the children are tucked in their beds
Sugar-plum fairies dancing in their heads
Snow is falling, swirling falling, merry Christmas

I love you and you love me
And that's the way its got to be
Why have we been torn apart
'Cause Christmas ain't the time for breaking each others hearts

All the children are tucked in their beds
Sugar-plum fairies dancing in their heads
Snow is falling falling falling baby

I love you and you love me
And that's the way that its got to be
Why have we been torn apart
Cause Christmas ain't the time for breaking each others hearts

Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with

Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with
Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with you

Overall Meaning

Joey Ramone's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is a lively, warm-hearted tune that captures the spirit of the season, but with a poignant twist. It begins with a message of peace, with Joey singing, "Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight", three times. This is the song's most memorable line and it sets the scene for a celebration, but with a layer of melancholy. The song goes on to reference classic Christmas figures like Santa, his sleigh, Rudolph, and Blitzen to evoke the magic of the holiday.

However, Joey quickly turns the focus of the song back to the message of love and unity. He sings, "I love you and you love me, and that's the way it's got to be". These lyrics are a potent reminder that, no matter what happens, what unites us is greater than what divides us. The song continues to build a rich, detailed picture of holiday cheer, with images of snow falling and sugar plum fairies dancing in children's heads.

Line by Line Meaning

Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight
I want to have a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas without any arguments or conflicts

Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight
I long for a Christmas filled with love and unity

Merry Christmas, I don't want to fight tonight with you
I don't want to have any heated disagreements or quarrels with you during the holiday season

Where is Santa and his sleigh?
I wonder where Santa Claus and his reindeer could be

And tell me why was it always this way?
I'm curious why things are always the same year after year during Christmas

Where is Rudolph? Where is Blitzen baby?
I wonder where Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and Blitzen are, my little dear

Merry Christmas, merry merry merry Christmas
I want to wish you a joyful Christmas

All the children are tucked in their beds
All the kids are fast asleep in their cozy beds

Sugar-plum fairies dancing in their heads
The children dream of delightful images, such as sugar-plum fairies, in their minds

Snow is falling, swirling falling, merry Christmas
The snow is gently falling and swirling, making for a merry and festive Christmas

I love you and you love me
We both share a strong affection for each other