We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The Drifters & Bill Pinkney 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

Please bring us a figgy pudding
Please bring us a figgy pudding
Please bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
Good tidings we bring
To you and your all
Good tidings and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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

Please bring us a figgy pudding
Please bring us a figgy pudding
Please bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

Good tidings we bring
To you and your all
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas




We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Oh, Happy New Year

Overall Meaning

The Drifters' version of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is an upbeat and joyful rendition of the classic holiday tune. The main theme of the song is a desire for merriment and good cheer during the Christmas season. The repetition of the wish for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year reinforces the idea that these are times for happiness and celebration. The repeated request for figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer also highlights the importance of shared experiences and generosity during the holidays.


The lyrics of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" also include the phrase "Good tidings we bring to you and your all." This line underscores the song's message of spreading goodwill and cheer to those around us. The song offers a sense of community and belonging during a time of year when people often come together to celebrate. The closing line of the song, "Oh, Happy New Year," provides a sense of closure and finality to the song, as if the listener can imagine a group of people finishing up their singing and wishing each other well as they move on to their next activity.


Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We hope that you have a joyous Christmas celebration


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We hope that you have a wonderful Christmas


We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We hope that your holiday season is full of joy and that the new year brings you happiness


Please bring us a figgy pudding
We kindly request that you bring us a traditional Christmas dessert


Please bring us a figgy pudding
We would be grateful if you could bring us a figgy pudding


Please bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We would be delighted if you could also bring us some festive drinks to enjoy with our dessert


Good tidings we bring
We have a message of happy news to share


To you and your all
To you and all of your loved ones


Good tidings and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We hope that our happy message brings you joy, and we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We hope that you have a joyous Christmas celebration


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We hope that you have a wonderful Christmas


We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We hope that your holiday season is full of joy and that the new year brings you happiness


Please bring us a figgy pudding
We kindly request that you bring us a traditional Christmas dessert


Please bring us a figgy pudding
We would be grateful if you could bring us a figgy pudding


Please bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer
We would be delighted if you could also bring us some festive drinks to enjoy with our dessert


Good tidings we bring
We have a message of happy news to share


To you and your all
To you and all of your loved ones


We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We hope that your holiday season is full of joy and that the new year brings you happiness


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We hope that you have a joyous Christmas celebration


We wish you a Merry Christmas
We hope that you have a wonderful Christmas


We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We hope that your holiday season is full of joy and that the new year brings you happiness


Oh, Happy New Year
We wish you a happy and prosperous new year




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Art Harris

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