Swingerhead is a swing revival band - formed in Orlando, Florida, USA, by M… Read Full Bio ↴Swingerhead is a swing revival band - formed in Orlando, Florida, USA, by Michael Andrews - after the success of his musical comedy 'Mickey Swingerhead and the Earthgirls'. The band’s dynamic live shows mesh 50’s kitsch, high-class polish along with the energy of today’s club scene. Swingerhead has an emphasis on 30’s, 40’s and 50’s swing and have performed with symphony orchestras and in films.

The Christmas Song
Swingerhead Lyrics

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow

Will find it hard to sleep tonight.

They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly.

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two

Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you!

Overall Meaning

The Christmas Song, also known as Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, is a classic holiday tune that paints a vivid picture of wintertime festivities. The opening lines of the song immediately set the scene for a cozy, wintertime evening. The imagery of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and Jack Frost nipping at your nose create a warm, inviting ambiance. The jovial mention of Yule-tide carols and folks dressed up like Eskimos further set the mood for the holiday season.

The second stanza, "Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, help to make the season bright," speaks to the traditional elements of celebrating Christmas. However, the song's attention then turns to children, as the mention of "tiny tots" with their eyes all aglow thinking of Santa Claus coming bears witness to the tradition of fantasizing about Santa Claus's arrival for youngsters.

The final verse, "And so I'm offering this simple phrase, to kids from one to ninety-two, although it's been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you!" concludes the song on a beautifully simple note. It reinforces the idea that the joys of Christmas are universal and that kindness, even in the simple form of offering holiday greetings to others, is a heartwarming and relevant feeling during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
The scene is being set with a cozy fire and the sound of chestnuts roasting, which indicates that it's Christmas time and that the holiday season has begun

Jack Frost nipping at your nose
The weather is cold and severe, and Jack Frost has hit with his biting cold that makes your nose red and your cheeks rosy

Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
The sound of carols being sung by a choir creates a festive atmosphere, and reminds us of the origin of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ

And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
People are bundled up and dressed like Eskimos, in warm and cozy clothes, in order to deal with the freezing cold weather outside

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
It's a well-known fact that Christmas is incomplete without a turkey dinner and some mistletoe that adds to the theme of love and happiness

Help to make the season bright
The presence of turkey and mistletoe help to brighten up the festive season and create a warm and happy atmosphere

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Children are excited and filled with anticipation as they eagerly wait for Christmas morning and the surprise gifts that they will receive from Santa Claus

Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
The excitement is such that it will be difficult for children to fall asleep and stay asleep, as they wait for Santa Claus to arrive with their presents

They know that Santa's on his way
Children are absolutely certain that Santa Claus is on his way, and will be bringing them lots of gifts and goodies that they will enjoy

He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
Santa Claus has packed his sleigh with toys and goodies that he will distribute to children all over the world, as he makes his way through the night

And every mother's child is gonna spy
All children will secretly try to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and his reindeer in the sky, to see if they really know how to fly

To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
Children are curious and excited to see the magic of Christmas unfold before their eyes, and they hope to witness the miracle of flying reindeer

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
The singer wants to convey a simple message to all, to spread the joy and happiness of the season to everyone around them

To kids from one to ninety-two
The message is for everyone, regardless of age, to enjoy the magic of Christmas and spread love and happiness to everyone around them

Although it's been said many times, many ways
Even though the message of 'Merry Christmas' has been repeated countless times, in various ways, it never loses its meaning and is always special

Merry Christmas to you!
The artist ends with a warm and heartfelt wish for everyone to have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season

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