Last Year I Got Coal for Christmas
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I got put on Santa's naughty list (Again!)
Put a frog inside my teacher's desk – yeah, that was bad
But this year, I made sure I won't get missed
Last year I got coal for Christmas (Man!)
Didn't do my homework for a week (Okay, a month!)
But now I studied hard and nearly aced most every test
So this year's Christmas better be the best
Raking up her lawn
Took out the garbage every night (Ewww!)
Helped mama do the laundry
Cleaned up my room
Did every single chore in sight – Last year I got coal for Christmas (Aw, shucks!)
Every photo I just made a face – This year when we posed, I smiled sweetly like an angel
No more taking chances just in case
Last year I got coal for Christmas (Really?!)
Ate dessert before my dinner most of the time (Mmm! Cake!)
But this year I had vegetables with every single bite
I sure hope this year Santa gets it right (Come on, Santa!)
Spent time with my old granny
Raking up her lawn
Took out the garbage every night (She eats so much!)
Helped mama do the laundry
Cleaned up my room
Did every single chore in sight (Aw, gross!)
Last year I got coal for Christmas (For crying out loud!)
I go to bed and never brush my teeth – Now I bring my toothbrush each and every place I go
So that tree better got my presents underneath
This year, no more coal for Christmas (Yes!)
Santa took me off the naughty list (Woo-hoo!)
I might keep it up because it's really not so bad
So Santa, just bring presents
Please, dear Santa, no more lessons
Next year, Santa, just bring presents, I insist!
Seriously.
The song "Last Year I Got Coal for Christmas" by Pop Fly is a comical take on how one might feel after being put on Santa's naughty list and receiving coal instead of presents. The lyrics indicate that the singer had misbehaved the previous year by putting a frog inside their teacher's desk, not doing their homework for a week, and generally being disobedient. However, this year the singer made sure they were on their best behavior by doing all the chores, spending time with their granny, eating vegetables, and brushing their teeth regularly. The singer hopes that they will receive presents this year, and no longer be on Santa's naughty list.
The song has a playful and upbeat tone, making light of a situation that is typically considered undesirable. The lyrics, while humorous, also convey a message about the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and trying to be a better person.
Line by Line Meaning
Last year I got coal for Christmas
I didn't behave well last year and received coal from Santa.
I got put on Santa's naughty list (Again!)
I've been put in the naughty list before, and it happened again last year.
Put a frog inside my teacher's desk – yeah, that was bad
I did something mischievous and put a frog in my teacher's desk. It was a bad thing to do.
But this year, I made sure I won't get missed
But this year, I made sure to behave well, so Santa won't miss me and forget to bring me presents.
Didn't do my homework for a week (Okay, a month!)
I didn't do my homework for a long time, probably a month.
But now I studied hard and nearly aced most every test
This year, I studied hard and did well on most of my tests.
So this year's Christmas better be the best
I'm hoping that this year's Christmas will be the best one yet, and Santa will bring me lots of presents.
Spent time with my old granny
Raking up her lawn
Took out the garbage every night (Ewww!)
Helped mama do the laundry
Cleaned up my room
Did every single chore in sight
I helped my family in many ways by doing various chores like raking the lawn, taking out the garbage, doing the laundry, and cleaning my room.
Last year I got coal for Christmas (Aw, shucks!)
Every photo I just made a face – This year when we posed, I smiled sweetly like an angel
No more taking chances just in case
Last year, I received coal from Santa, and this year, I made sure to behave well by smiling sweetly for photos and not taking any chances that could lead to being naughty.
Ate dessert before my dinner most of the time (Mmm! Cake!)
But this year I had vegetables with every single bite
Last year, I usually ate dessert before dinner, but this year, I made sure to eat vegetables with every single bite.
So this year Santa gets it right (Come on, Santa!)
I have behaved well this year and made sure to follow all the rules. I hope Santa recognizes this and brings me the right presents this year.
I go to bed and never brush my teeth – Now I bring my toothbrush each and every place I go
So that tree better got my presents underneath
Last year, I didn't brush my teeth before bed, but this year, I bring my toothbrush everywhere I go to make sure my teeth are clean. I hope Santa leaves my presents under the tree this year.
This year, no more coal for Christmas (Yes!)
Santa took me off the naughty list (Woo-hoo!)
I might keep it up because it's really not so bad
This year, I behaved well, and Santa took me off the naughty list, which is a great thing. I might keep it up because being good is not so bad.
So Santa, just bring presents
Please, dear Santa, no more lessons
Next year, Santa, just bring presents, I insist!
I hope Santa brings me lots of presents this year, and I do not want any more lessons. I insist that next year, Santa only brings presents.
Seriously.
I'm serious about wanting Santa to bring me many presents this year and not wanting any more lessons.
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.