We Wish You A Merry Christmas
The American Boychoir Lyrics

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We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Now bring us a figgy pudding;
Now bring us a figgy pudding;

Now bring us a figgy pudding and bring some out here
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

For we all like figgy pudding;
For we all like figgy pudding;
For we all like figgy pudding so bring some out here
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We won't go until we got some;
We won't go until we got some;
We won't go until we got some, so bring some out here
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" convey a sense of festive cheer and camaraderie. The song begins with the singers wishing the listener a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the importance of spreading joy and goodwill during the holiday season. The "good tidings" referred to in the song could refer to the birth of Jesus, or simply the celebration of the holiday with family and friends.

The next verse of the song involves a request for figgy pudding. This traditional English dessert, made with figs, sugar, and spices, is often served during the holiday season. The repetition of the request for figgy pudding, along with the declaration that "we all like figgy pudding," creates a festive and playful atmosphere. The final verse of the song features a declaration that the singers will not leave until they receive the coveted pudding, once again emphasizing the importance of togetherness and celebration during the holiday season.

Overall, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a joyful and classic Christmas song that encourages listeners to embrace the holiday season and share in its traditions and festivities.

Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We hope that you have a joyful Christmas season.