Frosted windowpanes, candles gleaming inside...
And many more Christmas songs blaring from various sources.
Don't get me wrong. I love me some good Christmas music. I just like variety. And I don't appreciate the same song being played within 6 hours of previous playing-- even if it's a different person singing. It's still the SAME song.
I know everybody has their favorite Christmas songs. And I also know everybody has Christmas songs they absolutely can't stand. So I am writing today about those horrible Christmas songs-- I have taken care and weighed many options and compiled a list of my 10 least favorite Christmas songs. Feel free to disagree (But really, you shouldn't because these are BAD).
Christmas Songs I Wish Weren't...
- Christmas Shoes- Newsong
Cheesy beyond all cheese. I feel no sympathy for the pathetic child in the song. So sue me. - Santa Baby- ANY VERSION
Horrible lyrics. What is she thinking-- singing to a creepy, fat man who comes into her house in the middle of the night?!? So wrong. I'll pass. - Santa Claus is Coming to Town- Bruce Springsteen
I know this song is considered a classic-- but this version really rubs me the wrong way. I think it's the way he shouts the lyrics. Lame. - Happy Birthday Jesus
No... Chances are Jesus wasn't even born around December. And what's with the children singing? Just stop. - I Want a Hippopotamus
This woman has a super annoying voice. And the lyrics don't make any sense. All I want for Christmas is for her to STOP SINGING! - Feliz Navidad
What the heck is the deal with this song? Is it just an easy way to teach our kids Spanish? Doubtful. It's repetitive and entirely overplayed. - Where Are You Christmas- Faith Hill
One word comes to mind: Barf. Where did Christmas go? It ran away after listening to this song. - Grown-Up Christmas List- Amy Grant
And I quote: "No more lives torn apart, that wars would never start, and time would heal our hearts. And everyone would have a friend, and right would always win, and love would never end..." I need to watch the Hallmark channel now... - Blue Christmas- Elvis
I have never been a fan of the King's voice. And this song does anything BUT get me into a holly-jolly mood. - Chipmunk Christmas Song (Hula-Hoop)
The chipmunks... Enough said.
And what about you? Feel free to share your likes/dislikes. I am always looking for more to add to my list.
Dear Anna, I agree with every song on this list-- except for one. Feliz Navidad... For the simple reason that when my sister Rachael was around 8 or 9, she was convinced that the lyrics went "Release my behind" and sang that at top volume whenever it played. So now I just laugh my behind off whenever I hear it.
ReplyDeleteI will add to your list though: The paster at our church was kind enough to share a link to a song on youtube called "Where's the line to see Jesus?" Oh. My. Gosh. It's awful. It's like Christmas Shoes, only it's a woman with a terrible voice. I want to claw my ears out. Also, there is a particular song that plays on the Christmas station at work... I can't say the title because then Stephen will read this and start singing it again and I have almost 30 hours of peace from this song. Also, Breath of Heaven. Use a little more breath, Amy Grant... Then maybe you'll pass out and not be able to sing anymore. Santa Claus got Stuck in my Chimmney: I will bet that this song plays about 900 times in the 6 hours I am at work this morning. So annoying.
I could go on and on. It's getting to the point where I hate listening to Christmas music. So sad.
I like your list, but it's a lot easier to come up with songs you don't like. Try making a list of one's you do like and see how you fair. Comments on the songs in order:
ReplyDelete1) This songs makes everyone cry. Ban it.
2) Yeah, I agree.
3) Not a bad song, but probably not the artist who should sing it.
4) Don't mind this so much when the cute kid sings it a church.
5) The hippo song was written to help raise funds to bring a Hippo to the OKC zoo. True story.
6) So much for multiculturalism.
7) I like this one, but it makes women cry.
8) Beautiful song - again, it makes every woman I know cry.
9) Elvis + Christmas = barf.
10) I can do the "I still want a hula-hoop" part in a chipmunk voice. Apparently it sounds just like the song.
Enjoy the comments and come up with some songs you like.
- Aaron
About Grown-Up Christmas List... the video is even worse than the song! The terrible 90s styles, the creepy shots of the kids smiling, lit candles on the tree (never a good idea), and the way Amy Grant keeps hugging herself... Yikes!
ReplyDeleteTo Heather: Cause we need a little Christmas, right this very minute!....
Yeah, I just don't like Christmas music that plays on the radio in general. I guess I'm like the Scrooge of Christmas songs. I have one or two CDs that I stick to for the most part. So, my list would be forever long - including most of the songs from your list (except for Feliz Navidad - I really do like that song). I would like to think I inspired a few of your choices.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about the Chipmunks today at work. I wonder what people were thinking when they started playing those songs. I just don't understand.
Great. I forgot about my chicken in the oven. Hopefully, I can still eat it.
Oh, and I will be the Anonymous post on your blog from now on. Because that is how I roll.
Anonymous comments are creepy. Just sayin'. I could be anyone.
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