This Time of the Year
Embracing Joy: Celebrating the Festive Spirit in 'This Time of the Year' by Steve Tyrell
Lyrics
This is that time of the year,
Referring to the current season or period being celebrated.
A tinselly, glittery time;
Describing the festive and shiny nature of the time.
Long distance calls to uncle and aunt,
Mentioning making long-distance calls to extended family members.
On ev'ry corner you bump into Santa,
Encountering Santa Claus decorations or representations everywhere.
'Cause this is that time of the year,
Reiterating the specific time of celebration, emphasizing joy and festivity.
A holly and jolly old time;
Emphasizing the joyful and traditional aspects of the season.
Windows are dressed in ribbons of silk,
Describing decorative windows adorned with silk ribbons.
And Junior drinks all of his milk!
Humorously referencing a child (Junior) drinking all his milk, likely due to excitement.
Poppa . . . keeps buying presents
Highlighting the father's act of continuously buying gifts and hiding them away.
And sneaks them into the closet;
Illustrating the mother's banking habits and a small savings gesture for the festivities.
Momma . . . goes to the bank
Restating the celebratory nature of the season with references to silver bows and mistletoe.
But she holds out a dollar from ev'ry deposit;
Expressing the heightened positive emotions, kindness, and happiness during this time.
'Cause this is that time of the year,
Emphasizing the excitement around setting up the Christmas tree.
A silver bow, mistletoe time;
Indicating that the kids shouldn't be awake during certain Christmas preparations.
Spirits are high, good will and good cheer,
Referencing Santa Claus's call to his reindeer to begin their journey.
We're putting the tree up,
Reiterating the time of celebration and its festive nature.
The kids shouldn't be up,
Mentioning various traditional holiday foods that are tempting despite dietary concerns.
Saint Nick says, "Giddeyup!"
Humorously suggesting indulging in festive foods despite dietary restrictions.
To Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Prancer;
Emphasizing the joy and merriment associated with the festive season.
This is that time of the year!
Describing the visual impact of snow during the holiday season and unwanted gifts.
This is that time of the year,
Depicting someone enthusiastically singing Christmas carols.
A tinselly, glittery time;
Reiterating the festive and shiny nature of the time of year.
Dumpling and goose and pudding and pie,
List of traditional holiday foods that are enjoyed during this season.
(Perfect excuse to go right off your diet!)
Humorously acknowledging the temptation to indulge despite dietary concerns.
'Cause this is that time of the year,
Reiterating the joyful and traditional aspects of the season.
A holly and jolly old time;
Describing the snowy conditions and unwanted or impractical gifts received.
Snow on your roof, your face and your shoes,
Depicting an elderly individual feeling young and dressing festively.
And presents that you'll; never use!
Depicting someone playing and singing Christmas songs enthusiastically.
Grandma . . . feels twenty-two so,
Reiterating the celebratory aspects of the season.
She dons her gayest apparel;
Conveying the widespread positive emotions, kindness, and happiness during this time.
He stands at the spinet and sings ev'ry carol;
Emphasizing the joy associated with various holiday customs and traditions.
'Cause this is that time of the year,
Reiterating the festive nature and the presence of mistletoe and silver bows.
A silver bow, mistletoe time;
Continuing the description of the festive time of year.
Etc.
Indicating that the holiday celebrations are ongoing or repeating.
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