Making Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas - OST Lyrics

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[GROUP]
This time, this time

Making Christmas

[GHOUL]
Making Christmas

[MAYOR]
Making Christmas, making Christmas is so fine

[GROUP]
It's our this time and won't the children be surprised? It's ours this time

[CHILD CORPSE]
Making Christmas

[MUMMY]
Making Christmas

[CHILD CORPSE & MUMMY]
Making Christmas

[WITCHES]
Time to give them something fun

[WITCHES & CREATURE LADY]
They'll talk about for years to come

[GROUP]
Let's have a cheer from everyone. It's time to party

[VAMPIRES]
Making Christmas

[DUCK TOY & VAMPIRES]
Making Christmas

[VAMPIRES]
Snakes and mice get wrapped up so nice with spider legs and pretty bows

[WINGED DEMON]
It's ours this time

[CORPSE FATHER, WOLFMAN, DEVIL]
All together, that and this with all our tricks we're making Christmas time

[WOLF MAN]
Here comes Jack

[JACK]
I don't believe what's happening to me
My hopes, my dreams, my fantasies
Hee hee hee

[HARLEQUIN]
Won't they be impressed? I am a genius
See how i transform this old rat
Into a most delightful hat?

[JACK]
Hmm, my compliments from me to you
On your most intriguing hat
Consider though this substitute
A bat in the place of this old rat
Huh! No, no, no, now that's all wrong.
This thing will never make a present
It's been dead now for much too long
Try something fresher, something pleasant.
Try again, don't give up

[THREE MR. HYDES]
All together, that and this
with all our tricks we're making Christmas time

(instrumental)

[GROUP]
This time this time

[JACK]
It's ours

[GROUP]
Making Christmas making Christmas
La la la
It's almost here
And we can't wait so ring the bells and celebrate
'Cause when the full moon starts to climb
We'll all sing it out

[JACK]

It's Christmas time!
Hee hee hee

Overall Meaning

The song "Making Christmas" from The Nightmare Before Christmas captures the excitement and anticipation of the residents of Halloween Town as they embark on a new endeavor: making Christmas. The song begins with the announcement that it is time to start the project of making Christmas, and the characters express their enthusiasm and dedication to the task. They believe that their unique, spooky twist will surprise and delight the children.

As the song progresses, the different characters of Halloween Town contribute their ideas and efforts to make Christmas special. The witches and creature lady emphasize the importance of giving the children something fun that they will talk about for years to come. The vampires wrap snakes and mice with spider legs and bows, showcasing their imaginative and creepy approach to gift-making. The winged demon and other creatures collaborate with all their tricks to create the Christmas atmosphere.

Amidst this frenzy of creativity and experimentation, Jack, the singer, reflects on his own transformation. He expresses disbelief at what is happening to him and the fulfillment of his hopes, dreams, and fantasies. He is ecstatic and can't help but laugh with joy. A harlequin praises his own genius for transforming an old rat into a delightful hat, but Jack suggests trying something fresher, indicating his desire to push the boundaries and make something even more impressive.

In the end, the residents of Halloween Town, led by Jack, come together with their unique contributions and declare that Christmas is almost here. They eagerly anticipate the arrival of the full moon, which symbolizes the culmination of their efforts. Jack triumphantly exclaims, "It's Christmas time!"

Line by Line Meaning

This time, this time
We are determined and focused on making Christmas this time

Making Christmas
We are actively creating and preparing for Christmas

Making Christmas, making Christmas is so fine
We find joy and satisfaction in the process of making Christmas

It's our this time and won't the children be surprised? It's ours this time
We take ownership of this Christmas and anticipate the delight it will bring to the children

Making Christmas
We are actively creating and preparing for Christmas

Time to give them something fun
It's time to provide the children with something enjoyable

They'll talk about for years to come
Our creation will leave a lasting impression and be a topic of discussion for years

Let's have a cheer from everyone. It's time to party
Let's celebrate together and enjoy the festivities

Making Christmas
We are actively creating and preparing for Christmas

Snakes and mice get wrapped up so nice with spider legs and pretty bows
We transform creepy creatures into beautifully adorned gifts

It's ours this time
We take ownership of this Christmas and its creations

All together, that and this with all our tricks we're making Christmas time
Collectively, using all our skills and creativity, we are making Christmas a magical time

Here comes Jack
Jack is approaching and taking charge

I don't believe what's happening to me
I am amazed and overwhelmed by the events unfolding

My hopes, my dreams, my fantasies
Everything I have wished for and imagined is coming true

Hee hee hee
Expressing joy and excitement

Won't they be impressed? I am a genius
The impact of my creations will astonish everyone. I see myself as brilliant

See how i transform this old rat into a most delightful hat?
Observe how I turn an ordinary rat into a charming accessory

Hmm, my compliments from me to you
I commend you on your skill and artistry

On your most intriguing hat
Referring to the transformed rat, which is an intriguing creation

Consider though this substitute, a bat in the place of this old rat
However, I suggest replacing the rat with a bat as a better option

Huh! No, no, no, now that's all wrong
Rejecting the idea, as it does not meet the desired standards

This thing will never make a present
The current creation is not suitable as a gift

It's been dead now for much too long
The item used is no longer fresh or appealing

Try something fresher, something pleasant. Try again, don't give up
Let's attempt a different approach using something more appealing. Keep trying and remain determined

All together, that and this with all our tricks we're making Christmas time
Collectively, using all our skills and creativity, we are making Christmas a magical time

This time this time
We are determined and focused on making Christmas this time

It's ours
We take ownership of this Christmas and its creations

Making Christmas making Christmas La la la
We are actively creating and preparing for Christmas, expressing joy with a melody

It's almost here
Christmas is approaching

And we can't wait so ring the bells and celebrate
We are eager and excited, ready to ring bells and rejoice

Cause when the full moon starts to climb
As the full moon rises in the sky

We'll all sing it out
We will enthusiastically sing and express our joy

It's Christmas time!
Christmas has arrived and we are filled with excitement and happiness

Hee hee hee
Expressing joy and excitement

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