We Wish You A Merry Christmas
The King's Singers 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 we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding
And bring it right here
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
So bring it right here
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
We all like our figgy pudding
We all like our figgy pudding
We all like our figgy pudding
With all its good cheers
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by The King's Singers are a cheerful and festive holiday greeting. The song is filled with well wishes and the desire for joy and happiness during the Christmas season.


In the first verse, they repeat the phrase "We wish you a merry Christmas" several times, emphasizing their sincere wish for everyone to have a joyful holiday. They also extend their wishes to the coming new year, expressing their hopes for happiness and prosperity.


The next verse introduces the mention of "figgy pudding." Figgy pudding is a traditional British Christmas dessert made with figs, breadcrumbs, and spices. Here, the singers ask for some figgy pudding to be brought to them. This request is made with a cheerful and lighthearted tone, adding to the festive atmosphere of the song.


The following stanza reinforces the desire for figgy pudding, repeating the request politely but assertively. The singers humorously declare that they will not leave until their request is fulfilled, further highlighting the playful nature of the song.


The fourth verse continues to express an appreciation for figgy pudding, indicating that everyone enjoys this festive delicacy and the joy it brings. This verse serves as an acknowledgment of the shared traditions and pleasures experienced during the holiday season.


Finally, the song ends with a restatement of the initial wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy new year. This repetition serves to reinforce the heartfelt well wishes presented throughout the song, leaving the listeners with a final message of joy and celebration.


Overall, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is a joyful and festive song that encapsulates the spirit of the holiday season. The repeated wishes for a merry Christmas, the playful request for figgy pudding, and the focus on shared traditions and happiness all contribute to creating a heartwarming and light-hearted atmosphere for listeners to enjoy during Christmas time.


Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a merry Christmas
We sincerely hope that you have a joyful and festive Christmas


We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year
In addition to wishing you a merry Christmas, we also hope for a joyful and prosperous new year


Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We bring you glad tidings and well wishes for both you and your family


Oh, bring us some figgy pudding
Please kindly present to us some delicious figgy pudding


And bring it right here
Please bring the figgy pudding directly to us, without delay


We won't go until we get some
We will not depart until we receive a serving of the desired figgy pudding


So bring it right here
Therefore, please bring the figgy pudding directly to us, promptly


We all like our figgy pudding
All of us present here thoroughly enjoy the delightful figgy pudding


With all its good cheers
Along with the joyful atmosphere it brings, adding to the festivities




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ACUM Ltd., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derric Johnson, TRAD TRAD, TRAD

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