Merry Bloody Xmas
The Irish Rovers Lyrics


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I had a big night last night
Drinking Molson X
and on the way home
I got three reX
I woke up this morning
Took 2 summon-x
That wife and mine
She's now my "x"

Well, I got myself evicted
From my duplex
Moved into a half-ton van, and then "X"
Fresh full of beer
My ole' dog reX
At least I got another wife
She's now my "X"

Chorus:
Merry Xmas, to me
The dog threw up all over the xmas tree
They re-posessed
My color TV
Merry Xmas, to me

My car's off the road
We're having D-fleX
I said to myself, "Geesh what next"
My wife dropped in
For "Alimony Checks"
So I threw her in the lake
Now she's my, wet X

(Chorus)

So I sat there drinking
All my Molson X
Shook in the empties
My ole' dog Rex
Stupid bloody mutt
Stuck his head in the moto-X




You guessed it
He's now my X, Rex

Overall Meaning

The Irish Rovers's song "Merry Bloody Xmas" is a comical take on the holiday season that highlights the negative experiences of the singer throughout the year. The lyrics depict a bleak and hopeless existence filled with alcoholism, evictions, car issues, and failed marriages. The singer talks about drinking Molson X and getting three "reX" on his way home, which could indicate that he got arrested or pulled over by the police for driving under the influence. The mention of taking "Summon-x" might suggest that the singer is under medication for some problem that he's facing.


The song's chorus of "Merry Xmas, to me" is a sarcastic and bitter spin on the phrase "Merry Christmas" that suggests the opposite of joy and happiness. The singer complains about his dog defecating on the Christmas tree, his TV being repossessed, and his wife coming for alimony checks. In a fit of rage, he throws his wife into the lake, which seals the deal on their divorce, and now she's his "wet X." In the end, the singer is left drinking beer, surrounded by empty bottles, and with his dog Rex no longer by his side.


Overall, "Merry Bloody Xmas" is a tongue-in-cheek holiday tune that pokes fun at the misfortunes and disappointments of life. It's a song that shows us that even during tough times, we can still find humor and laughter in our struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I had a big night last night
I got drunk last night


Drinking Molson X
I was drinking Molson Canadian beer


and on the way home
while going back home


I got three reX
I got three speeding tickets


I woke up this morning
I woke up today


Took 2 summon-x
I took two hangover pills


That wife and mine
And as for my wife


She's now my "x"
We are now separated and I consider her my ex-wife


Well, I got myself evicted
I was kicked out of my place


From my duplex
From my two-family house


Moved into a half-ton van, and then "X"
Moved into a truck/van and started using drugs


Fresh full of beer
With a fresh beer supply


My ole' dog reX
My old dog named Rex


At least I got another wife
At least I found someone new to marry


She's now my "X"
My new wife is now my ex-wife


Chorus: Merry Xmas, to me
I wish myself a merry Christmas filled with sarcasm and irony


The dog threw up all over the xmas tree
My dog vomited on the Christmas tree


They re-posessed
They took back


My color TV
My colored television


My car's off the road
My car is not working


We're having D-fleX
We are having some difficulties


I said to myself, "Geesh what next"
I wondered 'what could possibly happen next'


My wife dropped in
My ex-wife came by


For "Alimony Checks"
To collect alimony payments


So I threw her in the lake
I threw her into the water/river/lake


Now she's my, wet X
Now she's my ex-wife who is wet from being thrown into the water/river/lake


So I sat there drinking
I sat there drinking


All my Molson X
All my Molson Canadian beer


Shook in the empties
Collection of empty beer bottles shook


My ole' dog Rex
My old dog named Rex


Stupid bloody mutt
Insult to my dog


Stuck his head in the moto-X
Stuck his head in the motorbike exhaust


You guessed it
As you already know


He's now my X, Rex
My dog Rex is now my ex-dog




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TheIrishRovers

I ah, had a big night last night
Drinking Molson Ex
And on the way home
I had two wrecks
I woke up this morning
Took two Sominex
And that wife of mine
She's now my ex.

Well I got myself evicted
From my duplex
Moved into a half ton van
With an annex
Fridge full of beer
With my old dog Rex
But at least I'm done with the wife
She's now my ex

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

My car's off the road
For having defects
I said to myself, "Geesh what next"
My wife dropped in
For "Alimony Checks"
So I threw her in the lake
Now she's my, wet ex

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

So I sat there drinking
All my Molson Ex
Chucking all my empties
My ole' dog Rex
Stupid bloody mutt
Stuck his head in the Moulinex
You guessed it
He's now my ex-Rex

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me



All comments from YouTube:

@heathershuler3774

Literally the best Christmas Canadian song ever. My grandma loved this song ♥️♥️

@greghuether

so many childhood memories with the irish rovers

@TheIrishRovers

I ah, had a big night last night
Drinking Molson Ex
And on the way home
I had two wrecks
I woke up this morning
Took two Sominex
And that wife of mine
She's now my ex.

Well I got myself evicted
From my duplex
Moved into a half ton van
With an annex
Fridge full of beer
With my old dog Rex
But at least I'm done with the wife
She's now my ex

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

My car's off the road
For having defects
I said to myself, "Geesh what next"
My wife dropped in
For "Alimony Checks"
So I threw her in the lake
Now she's my, wet ex

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

So I sat there drinking
All my Molson Ex
Chucking all my empties
My ole' dog Rex
Stupid bloody mutt
Stuck his head in the Moulinex
You guessed it
He's now my ex-Rex

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

Merry Xmas to me
My dog threw up all over the Xmas tree
They repossessed my colour TV
Merry bloody Xmas to me

@RIPIZZY

Timeless

@MrEthanhines

Totally my current mood right now

@hirdy6

Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you!

@bradabernethy4234

Too funny!

@dimmertwin

co-written by my childhood friend Mick Hamilton...check out our version as The Dimmer Twins from the album "True Blue Aussie Christmas" clip right here on YT

@heathershuler3774

I’ve been listening to this since I was a kid. Love it always. My grandma loved the Irish Rovers. So they’ve a special place in my heart ♥️

@hirdy6

Brilliant!

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