Christmas Eve Jitters
Spongebob Squarepants Lyrics
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And all through my little pad
Not a creature is stirring
Not even Mom and Dad
But I'm lyin' here wide awake
No it ain't the he-bee-jebees or the eggnog shakes
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I hear something up on the roof!
For me to settle down
I'm already celebratin'
I'm grinnin' like a clown
Well there's toys and candy waitin' for me
I can't wait to see what's under that tree
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters
I'm shakin' like a bowl of jelly
My mind is all a twitter
There's butterflies in my belly
Well I'm tossin' and turnin' in my bed
Got the sugarplums a-dancin' in my head
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I fluffed up my pillow
And now I'm all tucked in
I hung my stocking up with care
My mind is in a spin
That snow outside is cold and deep
No cup of hot cocoa gonna make me sleep
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters!
Oh by gosh by golly
I'm shakin' like a little leaf
On a great big wreath of ha-ha-holly
It's the same thing, buddy, every year
Bu-bu-bustin' my buttonss with the holiday cheer
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight!
I'm so wound up!
The song "Christmas Eve Jitters" by SpongeBob SquarePants is a playful and lighthearted tune that tells the story of a young child who cannot seem to fall asleep on the night before Christmas. Despite the fact that his parents are sound asleep and the creatures in the house are peaceful, he is experiencing anxiety and excitement over the prospect of Santa coming down the chimney and leaving toys and candy for him under the Christmas tree. The child's anticipation is embodied in the lyrics, "I hear something up on the roof!," and "I'm already celebratin' I'm grinnin' like a clown."
As seen in the lines, "My mind is all a twitter/ There's butterflies in my belly," the child's nervousness and excitement are building to a crescendo. Even though he has tried to calm himself by fluffing his pillow and drinking hot cocoa, the child still cannot seem to shake the Christmas Eve jitters. Ultimately, he concedes that he is just "bustin' [his] buttonss with holiday cheer" and succumbs to the delightful anticipation of the festive season.
Overall, the song expresses the universal feeling of excitement and anticipation that many people experience on Christmas Eve. It also reminds listeners of the joy and magic of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
'Tis the night before Christmas,
It is the night before Christmas.
And all through my little pad
Everything is quiet in my small house.
Not a creature is stirring
No one, including any mice or other small animals, is moving around.
Not even Mom and Dad
Even my parents are sound asleep.
But I'm lyin' here wide awake
I am awake and unable to sleep.
No it ain't the he-bee-jebees or the eggnog shakes
I am not scared or feeling ill from drinking eggnog.
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I am excited and nervous for Christmas morning.
I hear something up on the roof!
I think I hear something on the rooftop, possibly Santa Claus.
There's no use in waitin',
I cannot wait patiently.
For me to settle down
For me to calm my excitement and go to sleep.
I'm already celebratin'
I am already getting into the festive spirit.
I'm grinnin' like a clown
I am smiling widely with excitement.
Well there's toys and candy waitin' for me
I am looking forward to the presents and sweets I will receive.
I can't wait to see what's under that tree
I am excited to see what gifts are under the Christmas tree.
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I am feeling nervous and excited about Christmas morning.
I'm shakin' like a bowl of jelly
I am shaking with excitement.
My mind is all a twitter
I am getting increasingly excited and restless.
There's butterflies in my belly
I am experiencing a fluttery feeling in my stomach.
Well I'm tossin' and turnin' in my bed
I cannot lie still and am moving around in bed.
Got the sugarplums a-dancin' in my head
I cannot stop my mind from imagining delightful things like sugarplums.
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I am feeling nervous and excited about Christmas morning.
I fluffed up my pillow
I made myself comfortable in bed.
And now I'm all tucked in
I have covered myself with blankets to stay warm.
I hung my stocking up with care
I carefully placed my stocking on the fireplace for Santa Claus to fill with gifts.
My mind is in a spin
I am feeling frenzied and overwhelmed with excitement.
That snow outside is cold and deep
The snow outside is deep and extremely cold.
No cup of hot cocoa gonna make me sleep
Even a warm cup of cocoa will not be able to make me fall asleep.
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I am feeling nervous and excited about Christmas morning.
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters!
I am feeling nervous and excited about Christmas morning.
Oh by gosh by golly
An exclamation of excitement.
I'm shakin' like a little leaf
I am shaking with excitement.
On a great big wreath of ha-ha-holly
Just like the holly on a large wreath, I am feeling festive and jolly.
It's the same thing, buddy, every year
It is a yearly tradition, my friend.
Bu-bu-bustin' my buttonss with the holiday cheer
I am extremely excited and filled with holiday cheer.
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight
I am feeling nervous and excited about Christmas morning.
I got the Christmas Eve Jitters tonight!
I am feeling nervous and excited about Christmas morning.
I'm so wound up!
I am feeling very energized and excited, unable to calm down or rest.
Writer(s): Andy Paley, Tom Kenny
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.