The 13 Days of Creepmas... Day 13
Today I decided on presenting a few Creepy Christmas Carols. These songs definitely have creepy undertones... or overtones. And yes, I discovered that other people have also made similar lists, but these are MY personal "creepies", even if they made some other lists as well.
1. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
I don't know about you, but I think this song is both funny AND gross at the same time. This is a kid singing about how his drunk grandmother was killed in a hit-and-run by Santa's sleigh, or at least by a suspicious reindeer. And he's not sad at all, it just makes him believe in Santa Claus even more. Grandpa seems to agree. How creepy is THAT???
2. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
While this song is very cute on the surface, I've always wondered what the kid would have been thinking if s/he was just a little bit older. Yes, we know that Santa is REALLY Dad, so no cheating is going on, but the child obviously doesn't know that. I wonder how the parents would have explained things if s/he had come rushing in just then to say "Hi!" to Santa! Could have been REALLY embarrassing (and creepy) to have to explain to their child that they lied to her/him about Santa, especially if Mom and "Santa" had been much further into gearing up for a little holiday fun upstairs...
3. Do They Know It's Christmas?
I'd never heard of this one until I read the lyrics on another list, but it is definitely one I DON'T want to hear! I can't imagine why someone thought it was a good idea to write a song about how we should be grateful that "other people" are poor, sad, afraid and needy instead of us. That's not only creepy, it's disgusting and inhuman.
UPDATE: The following song was just brought to my attention, and IMHO it is THE CREEPIEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVAR! It just wouldn't be Creepmas without it!!! (Thank you, Tornir! How did everyone else miss this???):
The Chimney Song
There's something stuck up in the chimney
And I don't know what it is,
But it's been there all night long.
Well, I waited up for Santa all Christmas night
But he never came and it don't seem right.
And there's something in the chimney
And it doesn't make a sound,
But I wish you Merry Christmas.
There's something stuck up in the chimney
And I don't know what it is,
But it's been there all week long.
Well, the dog keeps barking up the chimney flue
And we don't know what we're going to do.
Cause there's something in the chimney
And it doesn't move around,
And it's been a week since Christmas.
There's something stuck up in the chimney
And I don't know what it is,
But it's been there all month long.
Well, it's jammed up tight above the fireplace
Now the house smells funny, such a big disgrace.
That there's something in the chimney
And it doesn't talk at all,
And it's been there since last Christmas.
There's something stuck up in the chimney
And I don't know what it is,
But it's been there all year long.
I'll been waiting up for Santa like I did last year
But my brother says, "He's already here."
And he's stuck up in the chimney
And he doesn't say a word
And he'll be there every Christmas.
And we'll have him every Christmas...
Not to leave a bad taste in my or anyone else's mouth(s), here is a CUTE (the elf hats make it only slightly creepy) Christmas thing:
Well, I made it! All the way to the end. I'm very impressed with myself; I hope you are, too. ;-)
Have a Very Merry, Scary Creepmas, everyone!
1. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
I don't know about you, but I think this song is both funny AND gross at the same time. This is a kid singing about how his drunk grandmother was killed in a hit-and-run by Santa's sleigh, or at least by a suspicious reindeer. And he's not sad at all, it just makes him believe in Santa Claus even more. Grandpa seems to agree. How creepy is THAT???
2. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
While this song is very cute on the surface, I've always wondered what the kid would have been thinking if s/he was just a little bit older. Yes, we know that Santa is REALLY Dad, so no cheating is going on, but the child obviously doesn't know that. I wonder how the parents would have explained things if s/he had come rushing in just then to say "Hi!" to Santa! Could have been REALLY embarrassing (and creepy) to have to explain to their child that they lied to her/him about Santa, especially if Mom and "Santa" had been much further into gearing up for a little holiday fun upstairs...
3. Do They Know It's Christmas?
I'd never heard of this one until I read the lyrics on another list, but it is definitely one I DON'T want to hear! I can't imagine why someone thought it was a good idea to write a song about how we should be grateful that "other people" are poor, sad, afraid and needy instead of us. That's not only creepy, it's disgusting and inhuman.
UPDATE: The following song was just brought to my attention, and IMHO it is THE CREEPIEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVAR! It just wouldn't be Creepmas without it!!! (Thank you, Tornir! How did everyone else miss this???):
The Chimney Song
There's something stuck up in the chimney
And I don't know what it is,
But it's been there all night long.
Well, I waited up for Santa all Christmas night
But he never came and it don't seem right.
And there's something in the chimney
And it doesn't make a sound,
But I wish you Merry Christmas.
There's something stuck up in the chimney
And I don't know what it is,
But it's been there all week long.
Well, the dog keeps barking up the chimney flue
And we don't know what we're going to do.
Cause there's something in the chimney
And it doesn't move around,
And it's been a week since Christmas.
There's something stuck up in the chimney
And I don't know what it is,
But it's been there all month long.
Well, it's jammed up tight above the fireplace
Now the house smells funny, such a big disgrace.
That there's something in the chimney
And it doesn't talk at all,
And it's been there since last Christmas.
There's something stuck up in the chimney
And I don't know what it is,
But it's been there all year long.
I'll been waiting up for Santa like I did last year
But my brother says, "He's already here."
And he's stuck up in the chimney
And he doesn't say a word
And he'll be there every Christmas.
And we'll have him every Christmas...
Not to leave a bad taste in my or anyone else's mouth(s), here is a CUTE (the elf hats make it only slightly creepy) Christmas thing:
Well, I made it! All the way to the end. I'm very impressed with myself; I hope you are, too. ;-)
Have a Very Merry, Scary Creepmas, everyone!