Tinseltown
SheDaisy (Holiday) Lyrics
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Marshmallow children bundled up so tight
Short fuses, long lines, so much for a silent night
Then, magically we all wake up (Once a year we all wake up)
And find ourselves here in our own -
[Chorus]
Tinseltown
Tinseltown
All sparkle and shimmer
Look around and see the brightest stars come out
In Tinseltown, in Tinseltown
There King manger scene, glowing on the front lawn
Ladies auxiliary butchering "The Christmas Song"
Quarters in the kettle of the gin-jolly Santa Claus
Then, magically we all wake up (Once a year we all wake up)
And find ourselves here in our own -
[Repeat Chorus]
So where's the -
Batteries, it's Christmas Eve, assembly is required
Can't get the kids to sleep, sugar's got them wired
Finally around midnight (all is calm, all is bright)
Then, magically we all wake up (Once a year we all wake up)
And find ourselves here in our own -
[Repeat Chorus Twice]
Tinseltown
Tinseltown, Tinseltown
Tinsel all the way
The lyrics to SHeDAISY's song "Tinsel Town" describe the chaos and commercialism of the Christmas season in a city, specifically Los Angeles, known for its glitz and glamour. The first verse sets the scene with fake snowflakes and bundled-up children, but also hints at the stress and frustration that can come with the holiday season - short fuses and long lines leading to a not-so-silent night. But despite all of this, there's still something magical about the way everyone wakes up once a year and finds themselves in their own version of Tinsel Town.
The chorus reinforces this idea of Tinsel Town as a place of glitter and sparkle, where even the brightest stars come out. It's a place that's almost too perfect - fake snow, a plastic manger scene, and carolers who can't quite get it right. And yet, there's still something special about it all. The final verse acknowledges the inevitable last-minute scramble to assemble toys and calm down over-sugared kids, but ultimately the magic of the season prevails, with everything calming down around midnight.
Overall, "Tinsel Town" is a song that celebrates both the chaos and the wonder of the Christmas season, capturing the unique blend of stress and joy that comes with the holidays in a big city.
Line by Line Meaning
Big fake snowflakes hanging from the streetlights
The city has adorned itself with fake decorations, betraying the true spirit of Christmas.
Marshmallow children bundled up so tight
The children are dressed heavily to protect themselves from the cold, creating a fluffy and soft appearance akin to marshmallows.
Short fuses, long lines, so much for a silent night
Amidst the chaos of people rushing around for last-minute preparations, the peace and stillness of the night has been shattered.
Then, magically we all wake up (Once a year we all wake up)
And find ourselves here in our own -
Despite the commercialization and unnaturalness of the holiday season, people come together to celebrate and share in the festivities.
There King manger scene, glowing on the front lawn
The traditional symbol of Christmas, Baby Jesus in a manger, is displayed prominently on someone's lawn with bright lighting.
Ladies auxiliary butchering "The Christmas Song"
A group of women's organization, rather than trained singers, are performing the classic Christmas song badly.
Quarters in the kettle of the gin-jolly Santa Claus
People donate only small change into the Santa Claus's donation kettle implying a lack of financial generosity on this supposedly charitable holiday.
So where's the -
The singer is looking for something important which is missing that could ruin the Christmas experience.
Batteries, it's Christmas Eve, assembly is required
The singer is worried that she has forgotten to buy batteries for some of the gifts she has bought which require assembly.
Can't get the kids to sleep, sugar's got them wired
The children are too excited and full of sugar to sleep on Christmas Eve.
Finally around midnight (all is calm, all is bright)
The hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations have quieted down as people retire to their homes to celebrate.
Tinseltown
Where everything glitters
Tinseltown
All sparkle and shimmer
Look around and see the brightest stars come out
In Tinseltown, in Tinseltown
Despite the commercialization and artificiality of Christmas in the city, the beautiful lights and the joy of being together with loved ones still make it a special time to celebrate.
Tinsel all the way
Tinsel, a symbol of the excess and exaggeration of the holiday season, is present at every turn and in every decoration.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CONNIE HARRINGTON, CONNIE RAE HARRINGTON, JAMES TIMOTHY NICHOLS, KRISTYN OSBORN, KRISTYN ROBYN OSBORN, TIM NICHOLS
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