Christmas Wrapping
The Waitresses Lyrics
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'Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energy
To add to my already mad rush
Just 'cause it's 'tis the season
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from last year
Had his number but never the time
Most of '81 passed along those lines
So deck those halls, trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer
I just need to catch my breath
Christmas by myself this year
Calendar picture, frozen landscape
Chill this room for twenty-four days
Evergreens, sparkling snow
Get this winter over with!
Flash back to spring time saw him again
Would have been good to go for lunch
Couldn't agree when we were both free
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch
Didn't of course 'till summertime
Out to the beach to his boat, could I join him?
No This time it was me
Sunburn in the third degree
Now the calendar's just one page
Of course I am excited
Tonight's the night I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Hardly dashing through the snow
'Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have-to-dos
A few cards, a few calls, because it's RSVP
No, thanks, no party lights
It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax
Turn down all of my invites
Last fall I had a night to myself
Same guy called, Halloween party
Waited all night for him to show
This time his car wouldn't go
Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way unwind
Doing Christmas right this time
A&P has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey
Already in the oven, nice and hot
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot
So on with the boots back out in the snow
To the only all night grocery
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year
'Spending this one alone,' he said
'Need a break, this year's been crazy'
I said 'Me too, but why are you
You mean you forgot cranberries too?'
Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
The Waitresses' "Christmas Wrapping" is a unique take on the traditional jolly holiday song. It reflects on the hectic year gone by and how the singer is struggling to get into the Christmas spirit. The song starts with the singer lamenting how busy the year has been, and she barely has the energy to join in the festivities. All she wants for Christmas is to reconnect with old friends that she missed the chance to catch up within the past year. The song is full of twists and turns, including flashback memories, and the perfect description of a lonely holiday season. But all is not lost when the singer runs into the man she has been chasing all year at an all-night grocery store. The encounter leads to a hilarious recognition of each other's forgetfulness and laughter, resulting in a shared moment of holiday magic.
The song's distinct story, catchy tune, inventive lyrics, and upbeat sound have made "Christmas Wrapping" a Christmas classic. However, it is also interesting to note that the song had a rocky start. Even after the release in 1981, the song didn't get any attention, and the band disintegrated in the following years. But the song's popularity grew slowly and steadily through the mid-80s and the 90s, and it eventually cemented its place in the canon of Christmas classics.
Line by Line Meaning
Bah Humbug, now that's too strong!
I can't say I hate Christmas, but I'm overwhelmed and stressed.
'Cause it is my favorite holiday
Even though I'm stressed, I do love Christmas.
But all this year's been a busy blur
This year has gone by so fast and I've been so busy.
Don't think I have the energy
I don't think I can handle any more holiday stress.
To add to my already mad rush
I can't handle anything else on my to-do list.
Just 'cause it's 'tis the season
I feel like I have to do everything because it's Christmas time.
The perfect gift for me would be
All I really want is to tie up loose ends from last year.
Completions and connections left from last year
I want to finish things from last year and connect with people I haven't talked to in a while.
Ski shop encounter most interesting
I met a guy at a ski shop who caught my interest.
Had his number but never the time
I have this guy's number, but we've never had time to hang out.
Most of '81 passed along those lines
We talked a lot in 1981, but never got together.
So deck those halls, trim those trees
I know I need to decorate and get into the holiday spirit, but I'm overwhelmed.
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer
Even though I'm stressed, I know I should try to enjoy the holiday season.
I just need to catch my breath
I need a breather from all the holiday stress.
Christmas by myself this year
I'll be spending Christmas alone this year.
Calendar picture, frozen landscape
It's cold and wintry outside, which matches my mood.
Chill this room for twenty-four days
I'll be stuck inside for the next few weeks because of the cold weather.
Evergreens, sparkling snow
The only good thing about winter is the pretty snow and trees.
Get this winter over with!
I'm so done with this cold weather and can't wait for spring.
Flash back to spring time saw him again
I ran into the guy from the ski shop again in the spring.
Would have been good to go for lunch
I wish we could have grabbed lunch together, but our schedules didn't line up.
Couldn't agree when we were both free
We couldn't find a time when we were both available to hang out.
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch
Even though we couldn't get together, we promised to stay in touch.
Didn't of course 'till summertime
We didn't talk again until the summer.
Out to the beach to his boat, could I join him?
I wondered if I could go out on his boat with him for a beach day.
No This time it was me
This time around, I was the one who couldn't go through with our plans.
Sunburn in the third degree
I got a really bad sunburn while I was at the beach with him.
Now the calendar's just one page
The year has flown by, and we're nearing the end of another one.
Of course I am excited
I always get excited for Christmas, even though I'm stressed.
Tonight's the night I've set my mind
I'm determined to have a relaxing night without any partying or stress.
Not to do too much about it
I'm going to take it easy and not add any extra stress to the night.
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season.
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Even though I'm trying to get into the holiday spirit, I still feel like I'll miss out on things.
Hardly dashing through the snow
I'm not rushing around and trying to enjoy a calm Christmas Eve.
'Cause I bundled up too tight
I'm so wrapped up in stress that I can't even enjoy the cold weather.
Last minute have-to-dos
I have some last-minute tasks to tackle before the end of the year.
A few cards, a few calls, because it's RSVP
I have to send out some RSVP cards and make some calls for upcoming events.
No, thanks, no party lights
I'm not in the mood for parties or festivities.
It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax
I'm finally going to take a break and relax on Christmas Eve.
Turn down all of my invites
I'm cancelling all of my party invites and plans for the night.
Last fall I had a night to myself
I had some alone time last fall and haven't had any since.
Same guy called, Halloween party
The guy from the ski shop called me for a Halloween party.
Waited all night for him to show
I waited around all night for him to arrive, but he never did.
This time his car wouldn't go
This time around, his car broke down so he couldn't make it to the party.
Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late
I gave up on waiting for him because it was cold and late.
Trudge on home to celebrate
I just went home to celebrate alone.
In a quiet way unwind
I'm going to relax and unwind in a peaceful, stress-free way.
Doing Christmas right this time
Even though I'm alone, I'm still trying to make the most out of my holiday and relax.
A&P has provided me
The grocery store gave me
With the world's smallest turkey
A tiny turkey that's probably not enough for a full meal
Already in the oven, nice and hot
The small turkey is already cooked and ready to eat
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot
Oh no! I forgot something important.
So on with the boots back out in the snow
I have to brave the cold again and go back outside to the store.
To the only all night grocery
I have to go to the only grocery store that's open all night.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
To my surprise and wonder, I saw
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year
The guy from the ski shop that I've been interested in all year was in line at the same store.
'Spending this one alone,' he said
He mentioned that he'll also be alone for Christmas.
'Need a break, this year's been crazy'
He explained that he needs a break from a hectic year.
I said 'Me too, but why are you
I said I can relate, but I was curious why he was alone too.
You mean you forgot cranberries too?'
I asked him if he also forgot to get cranberries for his meal.
Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
We both found humor in the situation and couldn't stop laughing.
Caught on to what was happening
We both realized that we were meant to be together in that moment.
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
The special magic of Christmas brought us together and made our story.
To a very happy ending
The story has a happy ending where we are together for Christmas and enjoying each other's company.
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season.
Couldn't miss this one this year
I'm glad I didn't miss out on this Christmas after all.
Lyrics Β© Spirit Music Group
Written by: Chris Butler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kevinkeough777
Christmas Wrapping
The Waitresses
Bah Humbug, now that's too strong!
'Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energy
To add to my already mad rush
Just 'cause it's 'tis the season
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from last year
Ski shop encounter most interesting
Had his number but never the time
Most of '81 passed along those lines
So deck those halls Trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer
I just need to catch my breath
Christmas by myself this year
Calendar picture, frozen landscape
Chill this room for twenty-four days
Evergreens Sparkling snow
Get this winter over with!
Flash back to spring time saw him again
Would have been good to go for lunch
Couldn't agree when we were both free
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch
Didn't of course 'till summertime
Out to the beach to his boat
Could I join him?
No This time it was me
Sunburn in the third degree
Now the calendar's just one page
Of course I am excited
Tonight's the night I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Hardly dashing through the snow
'Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have-to-dos
A few cards, a few calls
Because it's RSVP
No, thanks No party lights
It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax
Turn down all of my invites
Last fall I had a night to myself
Same guy called, Halloween party
Waited all night for him to show
This time his car wouldn't go
Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way unwind
Doing Christmas right this time
A&P has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey
Already in the oven, nice and hot
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot
So on with the boots
Back out in the snow
To the only all night grocery
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year
'Spending this one alone, ' he said
'Give me a break, this year's been crazy'
I said 'Me too, but why are you
You mean you forgot cranberries too?'
Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
@RadioMitz
Bah Humbug, now that's too strong!
'Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energy
To add to my already mad rush
Just 'cause it's 'tis the season
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from last year
Ski shop encounter most interesting
Had his number but never the time
Most of '81 passed along those lines
So deck those halls Trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer
I just need to catch my breath
Christmas by myself this year
Calendar picture, frozen landscape
Chill this room for twenty-four days
Evergreens Sparkling snow
Get this winter over with!
Flash back to spring time saw him again
Would have been good to go for lunch
Couldn't agree when we were both free
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch
Didn't of course 'till summertime
Out to the beach to his boat
Could I join him?
No This time it was me
Sunburn in the third degree
Now the calendar's just one page
Of course I am excited
Tonight's the night I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year
Hardly dashing through the snow
'Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have-to-dos
A few cards, a few calls
Because it's RSVP
No, thanks No party lights
It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax
Turn down all of my invites
Last fall I had a night to myself
Same guy called, Halloween party
Waited all night for him to show
This time his car wouldn't go
Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way unwind
Doing Christmas right this time
A&P has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey
Already in the oven, nice and hot
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot
So on with the boots
Back out in the snow
To the only all night grocery
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year
'Spending this one alone, ' he said
'Give me a break, this year's been crazy'
I said 'Me too, but why are you
You mean you forgot cranberries too?'
Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year
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@kkadnar
Perhaps the coolest bassline in the history of Christmas songs.
@EphemeralProductions
Tracy wormworth. She is amazing.
@uglyblackjohn
It's never quite Christmas for me until I've heard this song ten or twenty times.
@mac6away
For a song that's about 35yrs old it still gets absolutely hammered in our house every Christmas π By me mainly, well always by me π
@BigRamifications
LOL
@evag2726
I bloody love this song :)
@geegirl2712
I want to come to your house for Christmas.
@Marchant2
That was funny.
@lonniecavenee6201
For us it's Jingle Bell Rock, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and THIS.
@amekablame
This song is one of my favorite Christmas songs. It's so unique and fresh, like decades later