We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The The Kingston Trio Lyrics
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[Chorus]
We wish you a merry Christmas. (Repeat twice)
And a happy new year.
We want some figgy pudding. (Repeat twice)
And a cup of good cheer.
We won't go until we get some. (Repeat twice)
So bring it out here.
Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound and peace and good will the whole year around.
Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around? (Repeat this line then the chorus, twice)
The Kingston Trio's song, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," is a joyous and festive holiday tune that encourages its listeners to spread cheer and visit their neighbors during the holiday season. The first stanza sets the tone for the song's theme, reminding us that once a year, it is customary to visit our neighbors and sing together. The repeated chorus follows, sending a message of good wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The next stanza is an appeal for figgy pudding, which has become a Christmas tradition over the years. The song concludes with a message of love, friendship, and peace, which the neighbors share throughout the year.
The song has a catchy tune that is easy to sing along to and resonates with people regardless of their beliefs. The lyrics encourage unity and neighborliness and remind us that it is essential to take the time to spread joy and cheer during the holiday season. The mention of figgy pudding and good cheer makes the song even more appealing, taking the listener on a trip down memory lane, returning to those times when Christmas was celebrated in the company of close friends and family members.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a year it is not thought amiss to visit our neighbors and sing out like this:
It's customary to visit our neighbors and sing to them during this time of the year.
We wish you a merry Christmas. (Repeat twice)
And a happy new year.
We hope you have a joyful Christmas and a prosperous new year.
We want some figgy pudding. (Repeat twice)
And a cup of good cheer.
We desire some delicious pudding and a cheerful drink to add more joy to our celebration.
We won't go until we get some. (Repeat twice)
So bring it out here.
We won't leave until we receive what we want, so please serve us the pudding here.
Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound and peace and good will the whole year around.
This season represents the prevalence of friendly and loving neighbors who wish peace and happiness throughout the year.
Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around? (Repeat this line then the chorus, twice)
We wonder why the spirit of Christmas can't exist throughout the year, and we repeat our well wishes for the season.
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Written by: TRADITIONAL, BRIAN SCOTT BENNETT
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