Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the tender emotions of Alessia Cara's "Make It To Christmas," a contemporary holiday song that goes beyond traditional cheer. This track offers a unique blend of pop and seasonal warmth, exploring themes of hope and vulnerability in relationships. Listen closely to Alessia's heartfelt lyrics and expressive delivery; they provide an excellent opportunity to understand nuanced English vocabulary related to emotions and relationships, as well as common holiday expressions. The song's relatable narrative and beautiful vocal performance make it a special listen and a compelling way to engage with the English language.
[English]
We were warm and wonderfulOnce upon a time
But now we're frozen, hanging by a thread
Can we wait a minute?
Or can we just try to try?
'Cause my favourite day is coming up ahead
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow this time of year
That makes us lose our way, just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on) make it to Christmas
Don't know what I'll say to Dad when he sees the empty chair
Don't want to hear my Mum say, "Told you so"
Waiting for Santa in my bed is no fun if you're not there
And I don't want to be angry at mistletoes
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow this time of year
That makes us lose our way, just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Please, can we make it to Christmas?
Can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on) make it to Christmas
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on)
Darling, I know that our love is going cold
It's just something 'bout the snow this time of year
That makes us lose our way, just say we'll make up
And hold on a little longer
Don't have me spending it alone
This time of year is precious
Break my heart on Boxing Day
Just, please, can we make it to Christmas?
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on) make it to Christmas (yeah)
(Christmastime) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Everything will be alright) can we just make it to Christmas?
(If we just hold on, hold on) can we just make it to Christmas?
(Hold on) make it to Christmas
Key Vocabulary
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wonderful /ˈwʌndərfʊl/ B2 |
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frozen /ˈfroʊzən/ B1 |
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hang /hæŋ/ B1 |
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wait /weɪt/ A2 |
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try /traɪ/ A2 |
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favourite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ B1 |
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cold /koʊld/ A2 |
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snow /snoʊ/ A1 |
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lose /luːz/ B1 |
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spend /spɛnd/ B1 |
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precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ B2 |
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heart /hɑːrt/ A2 |
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break /breɪk/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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But now we're frozen, hanging by a thread
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase "we're frozen" uses the present continuous to describe a current state.
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Can we wait a minute?
➔ Modal verb for requests
➔ The use of "can" indicates a polite request.
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It's just something 'bout the snow this time of year
➔ Informal contraction
➔ The word "'bout" is an informal contraction of "about".
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This time of year is precious
➔ Simple present tense
➔ The phrase uses the simple present to express a general truth.
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Don't have me spending it alone
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The phrase uses the imperative to make a strong request.
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Just say we'll make up
➔ Future simple tense
➔ The phrase "we'll make up" uses the future simple to express a future action.
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Break my heart on Boxing Day
➔ Prepositional phrase
➔ The phrase "on Boxing Day" is a prepositional phrase indicating time.
