Released: 2023
“A Nonsense Christmas” by Sabrina Carpenter is a playful and cheeky holiday-themed pop song. The lyrics are filled with Christmas references and double entendres, creating a fun and flirty atmosphere. The song is about wanting to spend the holidays with someone special, using festive imagery to convey romantic and humorous sentiments.
The song kicks off with the singer expressing her desire to have her love interest under the mistletoe, a classic holiday symbol for kissing. She humorously suggests changing his contact name to “Has a huge North Pole,” a playful nod to the North Pole where Santa lives, but also a cheeky innuendo. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is filled with similar witty lines.
In the next lines, she mentions her stockings being better on the floor, hinting at a more intimate setting. The mention of being a “bad girl” and getting coal is a reference to the Christmas tradition where naughty children receive coal instead of gifts. However, she playfully rejects this idea, suggesting she’d rather warm him up after being out in the snow, keeping the flirtatious vibe alive.
The chorus highlights her affection, comparing her feelings to the excitement of Christmas. She uses imagery like “snowflakes in my stomach” to describe the butterflies she feels when they’re together. The idea of him “coming down the chimney” is another playful metaphor, aligning him with Santa Claus, while she imagines herself as Mrs. Claus, emphasizing their holiday-themed romance.
The song continues with more holiday wordplay, mentioning “decking the halls” and “spiking eggnog,” both traditional Christmas activities. The phrase “opposite of small” and “big snowballs” cleverly hints at something more adult, keeping the playful and cheeky tone consistent. The “new toy” and “trimming the tree” are metaphors for their relationship, suggesting excitement and joy.
As the song progresses, she repeats the playful metaphors, emphasizing the festive spirit and her romantic feelings. The mention of “chestnuts” and “big sack” are more playful innuendos, keeping the song light-hearted and fun. The final lines about writing a “Chrismash” and building a snowman quickly wrap up the song with a humorous twist, maintaining the lively and whimsical theme throughout.
