Mele Kalikimaka
Seth MacFarlane (Holiday) Lyrics
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On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas
A very Merry Christmas
A very, very, Merry,Merry Christmas to you
"Mele Kalikimaka" is a Hawaiian phrase that means "Merry Christmas." The song highlights the tropical nature of Christmas in Hawaii. The lyrics suggest that, unlike traditional Christmas celebrations in colder regions, Christmas in Hawaii is celebrated with warm weather, green foliage, sunshine, and beautiful stars at night. The song emphasizes the spirit of joy and togetherness with the island's greeting that people send to each other during the holiday season. The beautiful sight of palm trees swaying in the wind has also been highlighted in the lyrics.
The repetition of the words "Mele Kalikimaka" throughout the song is intentional. It signifies the importance of the phrase in Hawaiian culture and how it connects people during the holiday season. The song conveys the idea of unity and togetherness as people share the island's greeting with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
The phrase "Mele Kalikimaka" is an important part of Hawaiian Christmas greetings
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
When celebrating Christmas in Hawaii, the weather is bright and sunny
That's the island greeting that we send to you
We are sending you warmest regards from Hawaii
From the land where palm trees sway
Hawaii is known for its palm trees and tropical scenery
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
We expect Christmas to be filled with lush greenery and bright, sunny weather in Hawaii
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
In Hawaii, the sun will be shining all day and the stars will twinkle all night on Christmas
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
"Mele Kalikimaka" is uniquely Hawaiian and their way of saying Merry Christmas
To say Merry Christmas to you
We are sending you warm wishes for a happy Christmas
A very Merry Christmas
We wish you the happiest Christmas possible
A very, very, Merry,Merry Christmas to you
We wish you an extremely joyous and wonderful Christmas
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: R. Alex Anderson
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