Christmas wrapping de The Waitresses

Bah humbug; now thats 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 summer time,
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.
And he 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 #39;
i said 'me too, but why are
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.
bah humbug; now thats 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 summer time,
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 minutes 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.
And he 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 years been #39;
i said 'me too, but why are
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 en-ending.
Merry christmas; merry christmas
couldn't miss this one this year.
merry christmas; merry christmas
couldn't miss this one this year.
(repeat above until end of song)

Bah, ¡qué desagrado! Ahora eso es un poco fuerte, porque es mi festividad favorita. Pero todo este año ha sido un torbellino de ajetreo y no creo que tenga la energía para sumarme a mi ya locura habitual solo porque es la temporada. El regalo perfecto para mí sería completar los encuentros y conexiones que quedaron del año pasado. El encuentro en la tienda de esquí fue muy interesante. Tenía su número, pero nunca el tiempo; la mayor parte de '81 pasé así. Así que adorna esos pasillos, decora esos árboles y levanta copas de alegría navideña. Solo necesito recuperar el aliento; pasando la Navidad yo solo este año.

Fotografía del calendario. Paisaje helado, enfría esta habitación por veinticuatro días. Árboles perennes, nieve brillante. Que termine este invierno pronto; recuerdo a la primavera cuando lo vi de nuevo, hubiera estado bien salir a comer. No pudimos ponernos de acuerdo sobre cuándo los dos estábamos libres. Lo intentamos, dijimos que mantendremos el contacto. No lo hicimos, por supuesto, hasta verano; fuera a la playa con su barco. Podría unirme? No. Esta vez fui yo; quemadura solar de tercer grado.

Ahora el calendario tiene solo una hoja; por supuesto que estoy emocionado. Esta noche es la noche en la que me he decidido no hacer demasiado al respecto. Feliz Navidad; feliz Navidad, pero creo que me perderé esta celebración este año.

Feliz Navidad; feliz Navidad, pero creo que me perderé esta celebración este año.

Difícilmente corriendo por la nieve porque me abrigué demasiado bien. Últimos detalles a realizar: algunas tarjetas, algunas llamadas porque tengo confirmaciones pendientes. No gracias, sin luces festivas; es Nochebuena voy a relajarme y rechazar todas mis invitaciones.

El otoño pasado tuve una noche para mí mismo; el mismo chico llamó: fiesta de Halloween. Esperé toda la noche para que apareciera y esta vez su coche no funcionaba. Olvídalo, hace frío y se está haciendo tarde; camino hacia casa para celebrar a mi manera tranquila.

Esta vez estoy haciendo las cosas bien en Navidad.
Y él me ha proporcionado el pavo más pequeño del mundo ya en el horno, caliente y listo. Oh demonios adivina qué olvidé.

Así que puesta las botas salgo otra vez en la nieve hacia el único supermercado abierto toda la noche donde lo último que esperaban mis ojos ver: en la fila estaba ese chico al que he estado persiguiendo todo el año.
"Pasando esta solo", dijo él.
"Necesito un respiro", respondí.
"Dime qué tal."
"Olvidaste los arándanos también?"

Entonces repentinamente nos reímos y reímos dándonos cuenta de lo que estaba ocurriendo.
Esa magia navideña trajo esta historia a un final muy feliz.

Feliz Navidad; feliz Navidad no podría perderme esto este año.
Feliz Navidad; feliz Navidad no podría perderme esto este año.

(repetir esto hasta el final de la canción)