Although Rooney had flirted with enlisting Ric Ocasek to produce, they eventually opted to rehire Keith Forsey, the producer responsible for the the strong batch of demos that had gotten them signed in the first place. Rooney's sunny, self-titled debut arrived in 2003 and its sales spiked considerably the following year when the band appeared on Fox's popular teen drama The O.C. (the first in a long line of bands to do so). Later that year, the concert DVD Spit and Sweat was released, highlighting the group's transformation from teenage musicians into a road-seasoned outfit. Rooney began recording their follow-up later that year with producer Tony Hoffer, but the album was eventually scrapped despite several songs being posted on the band's MySpace page. A second attempt to record their sophomore album was made in fall 2005, this time with Howard Benson in the producer's seat. Although it was slated for a 2006 release, this version too was scrapped as friction between the band and its label increased.
Following a 2006 tour with Kelly Clarkson, Rooney returned to the studio with producer John Fields for a third -- and successful -- attempt at recording their second album. The slightly darker, but no less catchy Calling the World was released in summer 2007 and debuted on the Billboard charts at number 42. By this point, though, the band's relationship with Geffen had suffered too much damage and Rooney eventually left the label's roster in 2009. That same year, the band celebrated their independent status by self-releasing an EP, Wild One, and launching a brief tour. They didn't remain independent for long, though, eventually partnering with Warner Bros. for the release of their third full-length album, the self-produced Eureka, in June 2010. Although bassist Matt Winter played on the record, he left the band's lineup several months before its release, with Brandon Schwartzel climbing aboard in his place. By the end of 2011, support for the record had mostly ceased and Rooney essentially entered into a lengthy hiatus. Schwartzman remained busy with a number of projects, including two solo records and a pair of film scores. Following years of silence regarding his band's fate, Schwartzman revealed in early 2016 that he had completed a new Rooney album entirely on his own. Released in May 2016, Washed Away was the fourth LP under the Rooney banner, and was supported on the road by a completely retooled lineup. In June 2017, the band issued the single "Second Chances" in anticipation of the release of the El Cortez EP, which arrived in July of that year.
Merry Xmas Everybody
Rooney Lyrics
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It's the time that every centre has a ball
Does he ride a red nosed reindeer
Does he turn up on a sleigh
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day
So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
It's only just begun
Are you waiting for your family to arrive
Are you sure you got the room to spare inside
Does your granny always tell you
That the old songs are the best
She'll be up and rock 'n' rollin' with the rest
So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
What will your daddy do
If he catches mama kissin' Santa
Ah ah
Are you hanging up your stockings on a wall
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall
Do you ride on down the hillside
In a buggy you have made
When you land upon your head then you've been slayed
So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
The song Merry Xmas Everybody by Rooney is a classic Christmas song that talks about the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season. The first verse talks about the traditions that many people follow on Christmas Eve. The singer asks if the listener is hanging their stocking on the wall and if there is a party going on. The singer then asks if Santa Claus is arriving on his sleigh and if the fairies make him sober.
The second verse delves into family traditions on Christmas Day. It asks if the family is waiting for their relatives to come and if they have enough space in their home. The singer says that the old songs are the best and that everyone, including the listener's grandmother, will be up and dancing. The lyrics then take a humorous turn as the singer asks what the listener's father will do if he catches their mother kissing Santa Claus.
Lastly, the third verse talks about the fun things that people do during the winter season. The singer asks if the listener is hanging their stocking again and if they are hoping it will snow. The singer then asks if the listener has ever gone sledding and gotten injured.
Overall, Merry Xmas Everybody by Rooney is a cheerful and fun song that captures the joy and excitement of the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you hanging up your stocking on a wall
Are you eagerly preparing for the holiday season by hanging up your stocking on a wall?
It's the time that every centre has a ball
It's the season when every gathering place has a party.
Does he ride a red nosed reindeer
Do you think Santa Claus rides a red-nosed reindeer?
Does he turn up on a sleigh
Do you think Santa arrives on a sleigh?
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day
Do you wonder if the angels make sure Santa stays sober for one day?
So here it is merry Christmas
So now, let's celebrate Christmas!
Everybody's having fun
Everyone is enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Look to the future now
Let's focus on the future.
It's only just begun
The holiday season has only just started.
Are you waiting for your family to arrive
Are you excitedly anticipating the arrival of your family for the holidays?
Are you sure you got the room to spare inside
Do you have enough space to accommodate your family?
Does your granny always tell you
Does your grandmother always remind you?
That the old songs are the best
That the classic songs are the most enjoyable.
She'll be up and rock 'n' rollin' with the rest
She'll be up and dancing with everyone else.
What will your daddy do, if he catches mama kissin' Santa
What will your father do if he discovers your mother kissing Santa Claus?
Are you hanging up your stockings on a wall
Are you eagerly preparing for the holiday season by hanging up your stockings?
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall
Are you looking forward to the possibility of it snowing?
Do you ride on down the hillside
Do you go sledding down the hill?
In a buggy you have made
Using a sled you made yourself.
When you land upon your head then you've been slayed
If you fall on your head, it means you 've lost the sled race.
So here it is merry Christmas
So now, let's celebrate Christmas!
Everybody's having fun
Everyone is enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Look to the future now
Let's focus on the future.
It's only just begun
The holiday season has only just started.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Lea, Neville Holder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@limagris
Love from Peru. Heard this song on 99.1 fm doblenueve radio.
@dannewnam2701
From 2004!
Rockin' Good Time!😎
@agirardi100
Slade EVER! 😍
@Cresta59
Well done!! - Great version!!
@SuperSauerbraten
beautiful
@rosaryrincon8098
Where can I download it?
@sralyn
Copy & paste the link and then go to ytmp3.cc