The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Kiboomers Lyrics
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A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three French hens, two turtle doves
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Five golden rings.
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings.
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings.
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings.
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings.
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings.
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Eleven pipers piping, ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings.
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings.
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
The lyrics of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" by The Kiboomers depict a traditional English Christmas carol that describes the generous gifts sent by one's true love over the twelve days of Christmas. Each day brings a new and increasingly extravagant present, building upon the gifts received in the previous days. The repetition of the gifts creates a cumulative effect, emphasizing the abundance of offerings from the beloved.
The first verse introduces the concept, with the true love sending a partridge in a pear tree on the first day of Christmas. As the days progress, more gifts are added, leading to a growing list of items that the recipient receives. This structure symbolizes the spirit of giving and celebration during the festive season, as well as the anticipation and excitement of counting down the days until Christmas.
The subsequent verses outline the additional gifts received each day, ranging from turtle doves and French hens to calling birds, geese, swans, and more. The imagery painted by the lyrics evokes a whimsical and joyous atmosphere, as the gifts become increasingly extravagant, culminating in lords a-leaping, ladies dancing, pipers piping, and drummers drumming.
Overall, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" serves as a playful and festive song that celebrates the act of giving and the spirit of Christmas. The repetitive nature of the lyrics, with each day adding a new gift to the growing list, symbolizes the abundance of blessings and the generosity of the true love in the song. It conveys a message of joy, gratitude, and celebration that resonates with the holiday season and the tradition of exchanging gifts with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
At the beginning of the Christmas season, my beloved sent a gift to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
A bird resting on a pear tree branch
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
The next day, my true love gifted me
Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
Two gentle doves along with the previous bird on the tree
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
On the third day of the Christmas season, my dear one gave me
Three French hens, two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
Three hens from France, two doves, and the partridge still perched on the tree
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
The following day, my loved one gifted me
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
Four melodious birds, three hens from France, two doves, and the partridge still on the tree
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
On the fifth day of the festive season, my beloved sent me
Five golden rings.
A set of five shimmering golden rings
Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
Four birds with tuneful calls, three hens from France, two doves, and the partridge perched in the tree
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
On the sixth day of the season, my beloved gifted me
Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
Six geese laying, the set of golden rings, four melodious birds, three hens from France, two doves, and the partridge still on the tree
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
On the seventh day of Christmas festivities, my dearest presented me with
Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree
Seven elegant swans gliding in water, six geese laying, the golden rings, melodious birds, hens from France, doves, and the partridge still on the tree
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Written by: Christopher Pennington, Sherry Segal, Wendy Wiseman
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