We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The Chipmunks & David Seville 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 to you where ever you are
Good tidings of Christmas and a Happy New Year

We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
Please bring it right here

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
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 to The Chipmunks' "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" are a joyful and festive proclamation of holiday cheer. The song opens with the title phrase repeated three times, creating a lively call and response between the singer and the listener. The Chipmunks then add "and a Happy New Year" to the end of the chorus, providing well wishes for both Christmas and the new year.


The second verse expresses "good tidings" to the listener, no matter their location, and wishes them a happy holiday season. The repetition of the phrase "good tidings" emphasizes the importance of spreading joy and kindness during this time of year.


The final verse introduces a desire for culinary indulgence, specifically "figgy pudding." The repetition of the request for the pudding to be brought "right here" adds a sense of urgency to the plea.


Overall, The Chipmunks' "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is a lighthearted and fun holiday song that encourages listeners to enjoy the season and share the joy with others.


Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas filled with happiness and love.


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We once again express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas filled with happiness and love.


We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We express our desire for you to have a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year filled with good health, happiness and success.


Good tidings to you where ever you are
We extend our best wishes and good luck to wherever you are and whatever you are doing, during this Christmas season.


Good tidings of Christmas and a Happy New Year
We spread good cheer and extend our sincere greetings for a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.


We all want some figgy pudding
We express our desire for the traditional British dessert called figgy pudding, during this Christmas season.


We all want some figgy pudding
We once again express our desire for the traditional British dessert called figgy pudding, during this Christmas season.


We all want some figgy pudding
We express our desire for the traditional British dessert called figgy pudding, for a third time, during this Christmas season.


Please bring it right here
We kindly request for you to bring the figgy pudding to us, so that we can enjoy it during this Christmas season.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BAGDASARIAN, TRADITIONAL

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