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This Time Of The Year
Steve Tyrell Lyrics
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A tinselly, glittery time;
Long distance calls to uncle and aunt,
On ev'ry corner you bump into Santa,
'Cause this is that time of the year,
A holly and jolly old time;
Windows are dressed in ribbons of silk,
And Junior drinks all of his milk!
And sneaks them into the closet;
Momma . . . goes to the bank
But she holds out a dollar from ev'ry deposit;
'Cause this is that time of the year,
A silver bow, mistletoe time;
Spirits are high, good will and good cheer,
We're putting the tree up,
The kids shouldn't be up,
Saint Nick says, "Giddeyup!"
To Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Prancer;
This is that time of the year!
This is that time of the year,
A tinselly, glittery time;
Dumpling and goose and pudding and pie,
(Perfect excuse to go right off your diet!)
'Cause this is that time of the year,
A holly and jolly old time;
Snow on your roof, your face and your shoes,
And presents that you'll; never use!
Grandma . . . feels twenty-two so,
She dons her gayest apparel;
He stands at the spinet and sings ev'ry carol;
'Cause this is that time of the year,
A silver bow, mistletoe time;
Etc.
The lyrics of Steve Tyrell’s “This Time of the Year” describe the Christmas season, with all its festivities, joyful moments and traditions. The song expresses the excitement that people feel as they anticipate the arrival of the most wonderful time of the year. It highlights the memories and experiences that define the season, such as decorating the house, seeing Santa Claus everywhere, exchanging gifts and sharing meals with loved ones. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a time when people put aside their worries and differences, and come together to celebrate the beauty of life.
The song celebrates the most joyful season of the year and teaches us that Christmas is a time for sharing and for bonding with people we love. Through the imagery of tinsel, glitter, bows, and mistletoe, the song evokes the magic and wonder of the season. It also touches on the tendency of people to go overboard during the holidays, with the mention of indulgent food and gifts that will never be used. However, the song does not lament the materialistic aspects of Christmas. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of the intangible things such as family, love, and giving.
Line by Line Meaning
This is that time of the year,
It's the season to be jolly and celebrate.
A tinselly, glittery time;
The atmosphere is filled with shiny, sparkly decorations.
Long distance calls to uncle and aunt,
People are reaching out to their family members who live far away to wish them well during the holidays.
On ev'ry corner you bump into Santa,
Santa is everywhere during this time of year, spreading joy and cheer wherever he goes.
'Cause this is that time of the year,
The previously mentioned things are happening because it's the holiday season.
A holly and jolly old time;
It's a joyful and happy time filled with the traditional symbols of Christmas.
Windows are dressed in ribbons of silk,
Decorative ribbons are adorning the windows of homes and buildings.
And Junior drinks all of his milk!
Kids are excitedly taking part in the festivities, including drinking all their milk.
Poppa . . . keeps buying presents
Dad is working hard to make sure everyone gets a gift.
And sneaks them into the closet;
Dad is hiding the presents in the closet so nobody can see them early.
Momma . . . goes to the bank
Mom is handling the finances to make sure everything is taken care of during the holidays.
But she holds out a dollar from ev'ry deposit;
Mom is even saving a little money here and there to make sure the family is financially secure.
A silver bow, mistletoe time;
The season is filled with lovely decorations like silver bows and mistletoe.
Spirits are high, good will and good cheer,
People are generally in a good mood, spreading cheer and kindness to one another.
We're putting the tree up,
Families are decorating their Christmas trees.
The kids shouldn't be up,
Parents and guardians hope the kids are sleeping so they can surprise them with the tree in the morning.
Saint Nick says, "Giddeyup!"
Santa is excited and ready to deliver presents on his sleigh.
To Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Prancer;
Santa's reindeer are all ready and waiting to help him deliver presents.
Dumpling and goose and pudding and pie,
It wouldn't be the holidays without traditional foods like dumplings, goose, pudding, and pie.
(Perfect excuse to go right off your diet!)
The holidays are a tempting time to indulge in delicious foods, even if they're not the healthiest.
Snow on your roof, your face and your shoes,
It's likely snowing outside, leaving a layer of snow on just about everything.
And presents that you'll never use!
Unfortunately, not all presents are winners and some will probably never get used.
Grandma . . . feels twenty-two so,
Even Grandma is feeling young and vivacious during the holiday season.
She dons her gayest apparel;
Grandma is dressing up in her most festive clothing.
He stands at the spinet and sings ev'ry carol;
Someone is at the piano, leading the group in singing all the holiday carols.
Etc.
The song continues on with more descriptions of the holiday season.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BROOK BENTON, CLYDE LOVERN OTIS
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