Mele Kalikimaka
Tropical Joy: Unveiling the Heartfelt Message of Mele Kalikimaka
Lyrics
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
Expressing that saying "Mele Kalikimaka" is the appropriate thing to do on a sunny Hawaiian Christmas Day.
That's the island greeting that we send to you
Describing "Mele Kalikimaka" as the island greeting sent to the listener.
from the land where palm trees sway
Referring to the origin of the greeting, mentioning the land with swaying palm trees.
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
Asserting the expectation of a green and bright Christmas in Hawaii.
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
Highlighting the anticipation of sunshine during the day and stars at night.
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you
Reiterating that "Mele Kalikimaka" is the Hawaiian way of wishing Merry Christmas.
(Take it girls)
Transition to the next part of the song.
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
Repeating the idea that saying "Mele Kalikimaka" is fitting for a sunny Hawaiian Christmas Day.
That's the island greeting that we send to you
Restating that the greeting is sent from the land with swaying palm trees.
from the land where palm trees sway
Reaffirming the tropical setting as the source of the Christmas greeting.
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
Reassuring the listener that Christmas in Hawaii will be green and bright.
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
Emphasizing the expectation of sunshine by day and starry nights.
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you
Repeating that "Mele Kalikimaka" is the Hawaiian way of conveying Merry Christmas.
Instrumental bridge
Instrumental bridge section, no specific lyrical meaning.
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
Restating the anticipation of a green and bright Christmas in Hawaii.
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
Reiterating the expectation of daytime sunshine and nighttime stars.
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you
Affirming once again that "Mele Kalikimaka" is Hawaii's way of wishing Merry Christmas.
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
Reiterating that saying "Mele Kalikimaka" is appropriate on a sunny Hawaiian Christmas Day.
That's the island greeting that we send to you
Repeating that the greeting is sent from the land with swaying palm trees.
from the land where palm trees sway
Restating the tropical origin of the Christmas greeting.
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
Reaffirming the expectation of a green and bright Christmas in Hawaii.
The sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
Emphasizing the anticipation of daytime sunshine and starry nights.
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas,
Repeating that "Mele Kalikimaka" is Hawaii's way of saying Merry Christmas.
Merry Merry Christmas to you, Merry Merry Christmas to you
Expressing multiple Merry Christmases directly to the listener.
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