In the 1990s Thomas met Trey Many through mutual friends and began playing shows with Velour 100. They recorded one EP together in 1999 and played a few short tours, during which time she met Damien Jurado and Pedro the Lion. She then moved to Seattle to attend Cornish College briefly before deciding to focus on a solo recording career. Her appearance on the song "Parking Lot", from Damien Jurado's album Ghost of David, brought her to the attention of famed record label Sub Pop who signed her in 2000.
Her debut album When We Were Small was released on 22 January 2001. The album featured Eric Fisher (who Thomas met at performance art school in Seattle) on guitar and keyboards and Andy Myers on drums.
Fisher and Myers returned for 2003's follow-up Only With Laughter Can You Win.
Thomas released her third album, If Songs Could Be Held, in 2005.
Her fourth album These Friends of Mine, was recorded in collaboration with Sufjan Stevens who plays guitar and banjo as well as providing some vocals, and Denison Witmer.
She released a holiday album called A Very Rosie Christmas in November 2008 through her own record label.
Her 2012 album is entitled "With Love". The same year she relocated to New York City from Seattle.
www.rosiethomas.com
Why Can't It Be Christmastime All Year
Rosie Thomas Lyrics
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Our friends are back in town
Christmas songs keep playing on the radio
String popcorn on a string
And wrap the tree around
And put that fire out, 'cause Santa's comin' out
Quit your stalling
Friends are calling
You! You!
Raise your hand if
You wish it was
Christmastime all year
We do! We do! We do!
It's a happy time of year
There's joy around the world
So hang that mistletoe and grab your favorite girl
Sing carols by the fire
Our family and our friends
Later we'll make New Year resolutions we'll forget
(Children playing
Santa sleighing
I can hardly stand the waiting
Better stop that misbehaving)
Christmas is my favorite time of year
(You can hear carolers singing
Deck the halls, the bells are ringing)
Why can't it be Christmastime all year?
So quit your stalling
Snow is falling
Friends are calling
You! You!
Raise your hand if
You wish it was
Christmastime all year
We do! We do! We do!
So wrap those presents
Fill those stockings
Love from me to you
To you! to you!
So grab your winter
Scarves and mittens
Build a snowman too
Whoo, whoo
So trim that tree and
Let's go sledding
Who has Christmas cheer?
We do! We do! We do!
Christmas is my favorite time of year
Why can't it be Christmastime all year?
The lyrics of Rosie Thomas's song Why Can't It Be Christmastime All Year express the joy and excitement of the holiday season. The song celebrates the festive atmosphere that Christmas creates with its traditions, such as decorating the tree, singing carols, wrapping presents, and spending time with loved ones. The lyrics also suggest that the happiness that one feels at this time of year should not be limited to the month of December; rather, it should be a spirit that one carries with them throughout the year.
The chorus of the song, "Quit your stalling, snow is falling, friends are calling you," as well as the repeated line "We do! We do! We do!" is an invitation to embrace the joy and exuberance of the holiday season. The song implies that the beauty of Christmas should be celebrated every day because it brings people together, it makes them feel happy, and it infuses hope and positivity. The lyrics are simple and accessible, but they pack an emotional punch that can resonate with anyone who loves Christmastime.
Overall, Why Can't It Be Christmastime All Year is a feel-good song that embraces the magic of the season and invites everyone to share in the festive spirit. The song's lyrics remind us that Christmas is not just about gifts and decorations, but about creating memories that will last a lifetime. The song is a reminder that we should strive to bring joy, wonder, and hope into our lives throughout the year.
Line by Line Meaning
It's our favorite time of year
We really enjoy this season more than any other time of the year.
Our friends are back in town
Our close friends have arrived in town to celebrate this mesmerizing time with us.
Christmas songs keep playing on the radio
Songs related to the festival of Christmas keep playing on the radio all day long.
String popcorn on a string
We string popcorn on a string and use it to decorate our tree.
And wrap the tree around
We decorate the Christmas tree with ornaments and gifts.
And put that fire out, 'cause Santa's comin' out
We extinguish the fire in our fireplace as Santa Claus is about to make an appearance.
Quit your stalling
Snow is falling
Friends are calling
You! You!
Stop delaying and come out to enjoy the snowfall with us. Our friends are calling out to you.
Raise your hand if
You wish it was
Christmastime all year
We do! We do! We do!
We love this time of year so much that we wish it was Christmas every day. We all agree on that.
It's a happy time of year
There's joy around the world
So hang that mistletoe and grab your favorite girl
The joy of Christmas is felt worldwide, and we celebrate it by decorating with mistletoe and spending time with our loved ones.
Sing carols by the fire
Our family and our friends
Later we'll make New Year resolutions we'll forget
We sing carols by the fire with our families and friends, and we make promises for the New Year which we are likely to forget.
(Children playing
Santa sleighing
I can hardly stand the waiting
Better stop that misbehaving)
Christmas is my favorite time of year
(You can hear carolers singing
Deck the halls, the bells are ringing)
Why can't it be Christmastime all year?
Children playing and Santa is coming, and we are waiting eagerly. Christmas is my absolute favorite, and I want this joyous time to continue throughout the year.
So wrap those presents
Fill those stockings
Love from me to you
To you! to you!
Wrap your presents and fill your stockings with joy and happiness, from me to you.
So grab your winter
Scarves and mittens
Build a snowman too
Whoo, whoo
Grab your winter wear, build a snowman, and enjoy this wonderful season to the fullest.
So trim that tree and
Let's go sledding
Who has Christmas cheer?
We do! We do! We do!
Wrap your tree with love and let's go sledding together. Who is excited about Christmas? We are, and we can't contain it!
Christmas is my favorite time of year
Why can't it be Christmastime all year?
Christmas is my most favorite time of the year, and I wish we could celebrate it every day throughout the year.
Writer(s): Thomas Roseanne Lorraine, Shoop Jeff
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Haribert Hoffmann
Why Can't It Be Christmastime All Year
It's our favorite time of year
Our friends are back in town
Christmas songs keep playing on the radio
String popcorn on a string
And wrap the tree around
And put that fire out, 'cause Santa's comin' out
[Chorus]
Quit your stalling
Snow is falling
Friends are calling
You! You!
Raise your hand if
You wish it was
Christmastime all year
We do! We do! We do!
It's a happy time of year
There's joy around the world
So hang that mistletoe and grab your favorite girl
Sing carols by the fire
Our family and our friends
Later we'll make New Year resolutions we'll forget
(Children playing
Santa sleighing
I can hardly stand the waiting
Better stop that misbehaving)
Christmas is my favorite time of year
(You can hear carolers singing
Deck the halls, the bells are ringing)
Why can't it be Christmastime all year?
So quit your stalling
Snow is falling
Friends are calling
You! You!
Raise your hand if
You wish it was
Christmastime all year
We do! We do! We do!
So wrap those presents
Fill those stockings
Love from me to you
To you! to you!
So grab your winter
Scarves and mittens
Build a snowman too
Whoo, whoo
So trim that tree and
Let's go sledding
Who has Christmas cheer?
We do! We do! We do!
Christmas is my favorite time of year
Why can't it be Christmastime all year?
edwinrivas18
I work in retail so I passionately hate Christmas music, but for some reason I like this song. I think its because its not overly cheery like the traditional Christmas songs. Also I get this sappy tone from this song, like the person doesn't get to be with her family/friends all year except for a few holidays, and after a long and crappy year, Christmas is perfect because its full of the small things that bring happiness.
Trey Urquhart
Great Sound to it. I work retail and is caused me to dislike this part of the year. Early mornings and late nights suck.
Didier Bizimana
Very well said.
Eddy Nava
you dont hate, you only dislike maybe, but no hating
picklesandcheese25
edwinrivas18 So did I. This Christmas time working in retail and this song just remind of so many things that happened during my winter break. Both good and bad :)
Vann Berg HVAC
This was playing at a Modell's today. I shazamed it and now I listen to it a lot! Perfect time of the year to discover this.
theatlanticlove
this is seriously the best non-traditional christmas song of all time.
Victor Evans Sr.
I second that
Gabriel Castillo
I heard this at my croc’s store... took me like two hours to find it. My new Christmas song lol.
Victor Evans Sr
I second that