Make It To Christmas – English Lyrics

• By: Alessia Cara

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 wonderful

Once 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

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wonderful /ˈwʌndərfʊl/ B2	adjective - extremely good or marvelous
frozen /ˈfroʊzən/ B1	adjective - turned into ice by coldness
hang /hæŋ/ B1	verb - to be attached or suspended from above
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - to stay in place expecting something
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to attempt to do something
favourite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ B1	adjective - preferred or most liked
cold /koʊld/ A2	adjective - having a low temperature
snow /snoʊ/ A1	noun - precipitation of ice crystals from the sky
lose /luːz/ B1	verb - to be unable to find something or to fail to keep something
spend /spɛnd/ B1	verb - to use money, time, or energy
precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ B2	adjective - highly valuable or important
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood
break /breɪk/ B1	verb - to separate into parts or to destroy

Key Grammar Structures

• 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.

• Can we wait a minute?

  ➔ Modal verb for requests

  ➔ The use of "can" indicates a polite request.

• It's just something 'bout the snow this time of year

  ➔ Informal contraction

  ➔ The word "'bout" is an informal contraction of "about".

• This time of year is precious

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the simple present to express a general truth.

• Don't have me spending it alone

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative to make a strong request.

• Just say we'll make up

  ➔ Future simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "we'll make up" uses the future simple to express a future action.

• Break my heart on Boxing Day

  ➔ Prepositional phrase

  ➔ The phrase "on Boxing Day" is a prepositional phrase indicating time.