1) The Ho… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands that go by the name The Horne Section:
1) The Horne Section is a six-man comedy jazz band and accompanying radio, TV, podcast and live musical comedy show.
Led by frontman Alex Horne, the show mixes music with spoken-word comedy and spoof songs. The band consist of childhood friends, who first performed together in May 2010.
The Horne Section have performed regularly at the Edinburgh Festival, as well as touring the UK.
2) A US boogiefunk studio project, active from around 1983 to 1985. Henry Horne did all the rhythm tracks (live drums and drum machine, all keyboards and synth bass, guitar, percussion, and background vocals). Roger Garnette did the lead and background vocals and brought in 4 horns players which he knew and who used to work with the Trammps: Sly Smithers (trumpet), Gearald Chavis (trumpet), Harold Watkins (trombone) and Rubin Henderson (tenor saxophone).
Fiddly Christmas
The Horne Section Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
There's all sorts of fiddly business
So once a year we do this
We all stop for a bit because it′s Christmas
I was struggling in my old job
My boss was a bit of a nightmare
He said he thought my clothes weren't nice
I told him he was old and mean
He said I was young and naïve
We said we should go outside and fight
But then it was Christmas Eve
Life′s pretty fiddly
There′s all sorts of fiddly business
So once a year we do this
We all stop for a bit because it's Christmas
I nevеr liked going to school
I didn′t like school dinners
I couldn't spеll, I wasn′t good at maths
I was always with the beginners
Also I was a teacher
A really bad teacher
The students called me a phoney
But thanks to Jesus at the end of the year
I can go home and eat panettone
Life's pretty fiddly
There′s all sorts of fiddly business
So once a year we do this
We all stop for a bit because it's Christmas
We all find social situations tough
Parties, we can't stand
There′s too many people and not enough snacks
And they′re often not very well planned
But on December the 25th every year
We don't have to see anyone
We don′t get dressed and we don't wash our hair
We just sit in our pants with the telly on
Sit in our pants with the telly on
Life′s pretty fiddly
There's all sorts of fiddly business
So once a year we do this
We all stop for a bit because it′s Christmas
Life's pretty fiddly
There's all sorts of fiddly business
So once a year we do this
We all stop for a bit because it′s Christmas
Life′s pretty fiddly
There's all sorts of fiddly business
So once a year we do this
We all stop for a bit because it′s Christmas
The Horne Section's "Fiddly Christmas" is a light-hearted song that portrays the hustle and bustle of daily life with the belief that Christmas is a time when people can hit the pause button and take a break. The lyrics suggest that everyone has their difficulties and problems throughout the year, and these worries can pile up, causing life to become "fiddly" or messy. However, Christmas is a chance for people to stop and take a breather from their daily worries.
The singer shares stories about personal struggles such as not being happy about his job and not being good at school. However, the reference to Christmas is given as a silver lining to these challenges. The lyrics imply that people look forward to being able to relax during Christmas, indulge in festive food, and watch TV in comfort. The song reflects the general sentiment around Christmas where people look forward to a time when they can take a break from their daily struggles and enjoy some downtime with loved ones.
Overall, "Fiddly Christmas" is an upbeat song that celebrates the joys of the holiday season and reminds people to take a break from their problems and enjoy the festivities.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's pretty fiddly
Life can be complicated and difficult
There's all sorts of fiddly business
There are many types of complicated issues and problems
So once a year we do this
As a solution to all these complications, we follow a certain tradition every year
We all stop for a bit because it's Christmas
We pause and take a break during Christmas time
I was struggling in my old job
I had a hard time in my previous employment
My boss was a bit of a nightmare
My employer was difficult and unpleasant
He said he thought my clothes weren't nice
He criticized my attire
And that I didn't have the right hair
He didn't like my hairstyle
I told him he was old and mean
I replied that he was insensitive and harsh
He said I was young and naïve
He countered that I was inexperienced and immature
We said we should go outside and fight
We even talked about having a physical brawl
But then it was Christmas Eve
However, it was already the night before Christmas
I never liked going to school
I did not enjoy attending school
I didn't like school dinners
I disliked the food served in school
I couldn't spell, I wasn't good at maths
I had difficulties with spelling and math
I was always with the beginners
I belonged to the group of students who needed extra guidance
Also I was a teacher
Ironically, I became a teacher myself
A really bad teacher
I wasn't an effective educator
The students called me a phoney
My pupils saw me as fake and insincere
But thanks to Jesus at the end of the year
Because of the religious significance of Christmas, I can still enjoy a treat at the end of the year
I can go home and eat panettone
I have the pleasure of feasting on a delicious Italian Christmas cake
We all find social situations tough
We all struggle with interacting with other people
Parties, we can't stand
We dislike attending social gatherings
There's too many people and not enough snacks
We feel overwhelmed by the crowd and unfulfilled by the food
And they're often not very well planned
The events are sometimes poorly organized
But on December the 25th every year
Every Christmas Day
We don't have to see anyone
We have the option to stay away from others
We don't get dressed and we don't wash our hair
We can relax and not bother with proper grooming
We just sit in our pants with the telly on
We spend our day lounging in comfortable clothing and watch TV
Writer(s): Alex Horne, Ben Reynolds, Ed Sheldrake, Joe Auckland, Mark Brown, Will Collier
Contributed by Connor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@murrayhannon1641
I wish I was a person who gave awards so I could give Alex Horne the award for "Best at Making People Happy". Because he is the best at that. And he deserves an award for it.
@Saltywinterchild
Thanks to Taskmaster, I can no longer see or hear the word fiddly without immediately thinking of Mark Watson holding a candle and repeatedly saying "Fiddly...... How?" 😆
@mageless8192
Doubled up when it comes to no more jockey’s 😂
@lostace
He is so cute I'm melting
@nisc2001
had a strange day today and i came and rewatched this and i ended up crying watching this fun silly man dance in front of a camera. Alex Horne is truly a joy
@mageless8192
Remind me to come back in a few months and wish you guys a merry Christmas.
@maryjo3255
Merry Fiddly Christmas 2022 from an American in snowy & cold Minnesota, who just recently discovered and loves The Horne Section !
@guskennedy170
Love the song! Life is fiddly as fuuuuuuuccck!
@salmaalaoui7326
Catchy tune and lovely video (warms my heart to see Tim, Joe Stilgoe and Pete in the HS family album)
@samc7634
Love this video, it's pretty adorable tbh.
Although all their silly photos together are making me really want to see all my own silly friends 😭