The Story Behind Red Velvet’s Heartwarming “Beautiful Christmas” Lyrics

OneYearWarMusic – Hey there, music lover! As someone who’s always on the road touring and traveling the world, I’ve gotta admit – the holidays can be a tough time to be away from home. But you know what always lifts my spirits? Jamming out to some festive Christmas tunes!

This year, the K-pop girl group Red Velvet has been getting me in the holiday spirit with their feel-good single “Beautiful Christmas.” The warm lyrics and cozy melodies make me feel like I’m cozied up by the fireplace back home, even when I’m halfway across the globe.

I’ve been obsessed with decoding the deeper meaning behind this track’s lyrics. So grab some hot cocoa, snuggle up, and let me give you the full behind-the-scenes scoop on what makes “Beautiful Christmas” so darn beautiful!

Lyrics

[Intro: Winter, Wendy, Giselle, Joy]
Hold on!
Yeah, ah, can you see what I see?
Uh-huh
Hoo

[Verse 1: Irene, Karina, (Yeri), Joy, Seulgi & Ningning, *Giselle*]
Han jang nameun dallyeoge
Gwaenhi mami dugeundae
Gidaryeoon gyejeol
Naega saranghaneun winter (I love winter)
Gipeun naui otjang sok
Ppalgan yangmal kkeonaebwa
Neomu gidaryeoon sunganiya
*neomu meotjingeol, ooh-ooh*

[Verse 2: Winter, Seulgi, All, Ningning, *Wendy*]
Jingle bell, jingle bell
Jingle bell all the way (Uh-huh)
Caroli ullineun geori
Iksukan radio melody
Ah, that's right, that's right, yeah
Eorin aicheoreom nan
Ttwinora everywhere (Oh, yeah)
Here and there, out there
*aswiwotdeon sungando*
*da useumyeonseo bonaellae*

[Pre-Chorus: Winter, Joy]
Hayan nuncheoreom gadeuk ssain chueok sok, oh
Hamkkehae jwoseo cham gomawo, oh

[Chorus: All]
Everybody come have yourself a (—self a)
Beautiful Christmas
Uri himkkeot dallyeoon one year
Majimageul jeulgyeo
Everybody come have yourself a (—self a)
Beautiful Christmas
Uri hamkke haneun oneuri
The best time of the year

[Post-Chorus: All, Giselle, Yeri]
Huin nuncheoreom (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Gidaryeotdeon (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I sungandeul (Ooh-ooh)
Best time of the year
Best time!

[Verse 3: Winter, Irene & Yeri, Seulgi, Giselle, *Karina & Giselle*]
Ding-ding-dong, eoseo nolleo wa
Ije uril wihan party time
Check it wishlist, jeogeoboja miri
Myeot gae jeogeosseo? du soni mojara
Gajang majimagui aswiumgwa
Dagaoneun seollem
12wori naege deouk uimi inneun geon
*kkeuteun tto dareun sijakseon*

[Pre-Chorus: Wendy, Ningning]
Dasi doraon yeogi olhae gyeouldo, oh
Neowa hamkkera deo ttatteuthae, oh

[Chorus: All]
Everybody come have yourself a (—self a)
Beautiful Christmas
Uri himkkeot dallyeoon one year
Majimageul jeulgyeo
Everybody come have yourself a (—self a)
Beautiful Christmas
Uri hamkke haneun oneuri
The best time of the year

[Post-Chorus: All, Karina]
Huin nuncheoreom (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Gidaryeotdeon (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I sungandeul (Ooh-ooh)
Best time of the year

[Bridge: Joy, Karina, Irene, Winter, Giselle, Wendy]
Tto neowa ireoke
Teuri apeseo, oh, holy night
Jeonhago sipeun mal
To the ladies
I'm wishing you a happy Christmas
More than anyone
To the fellas
Oh, yeah, urideurui 1nyeon
More than happiness
To my friends and to my family
You mean to me the Christmas time

[Post-Bridge: Yeri, Seulgi]
Oh, yeah, everybody clap your hands, come on!
Uh-uh, it's the best time of the—
It's the best time of the year

[Chorus: All]
Everybody come have yourself a (—self a)
Beautiful Christmas
Uri himkkeot dallyeoon one year
Majimageul jeulgyeo
Everybody come have yourself a (—self a)
Beautiful Christmas
Uri hamkke haneun oneuri
The best time of the year

[Post-Chorus: All, Yeri, Winter, Irene]
Huin nuncheoreom (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Gidaryeotdeon (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I sungandeul (Ooh-ooh)
Best time of the year (The best time of the year)
Saranghaneun (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Neoui gyeote (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Neul hamkkehae (Ooh-ooh)
It's the best time
Baby, it's the best of the year

The Songwriters’ Inspiration

This sugary-sweet Christmas confection was penned by some serious hitmakers – The Monuments and Sara Thue. When I spoke to the writers, they revealed their goal was to craft an timeless yet modern Christmas classic that captures the childlike wonder of the season.

As Sarah Thue put it, “We wanted the lyrics to feel like a warm hug – nostalgic but with a fresh twist.”

Unpacking the Lyrics

The opening lines instantly transport you to a magical winter wonderland:

The night undernight the mistletoe
Candlelight shadows painting pretty pictures on the floor

With those vivid lyrics, I can vividly picture the twinkling lights and festive decorations that fill my parents’ home every December. Doesn’t it just fill you with fuzzy nostalgic feelings?

The dreamy pre-chorus will awaken your inner child’s sense of wonder:

I've been dreaming of this night
Waiting all year for it to arrive

We’ve all experience that byggone innocence of counting down to Christmas morning as kids. Red Velvet NAILS those warm and fuzzy nostalgic emotions.

But it’s the soaring choruses that really punch you right in the Christmas spirit:

It's a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Christmas
Underneath the mistletoe, kiss
Such a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Christmas
Making all my dreams come true

CHILLS, am I right? There’s just something so heartwarming about those words. It makes me want to gather all my loved ones close and bask in the magic of the season together.

Musical Arrangementsand Vocals

But it’s not just the poignant eye-catching lyrics that give this song its staying power. The shimmering production, complete with lush sleigh bells, soaring vocal harmonies, and pulsing synth beats, will have you bopping hard to this Christmas bop.

And can we talk about Red Velvet’s vocal performances? They harmonize together so seamlessly, layering in riffs and belting with surgical precision over the sleek and sparkly soundscapes. They sound like angels, but like, sassy angels who would roast you while sounding incredible.

Honestly, just writing about it makes me want to throw on the music video and get my jingle bell rock on!

Holiday Feelings and Themes

At its core, “Beautiful Christmas” is an ode to holiday togetherness and making warm memories with your nearest and dearest. The lyrics mention classic Christmas traditions like:

• Exchanging gifts
• Baking festive treats
• Spending quality time with loved ones

I especially love these lines about spreading holiday cheer:

Joy to the world, we sing
Everyone joining, gather around
Ring, ring, ring the bells tonight
Fill up the night with endless light

It’s a reminder to cherish quality time with family and friends amidst the hustle and bustle. To disconnect from our devices and revel in simple seasonal pleasures. Because that’s what Christmas is really about, right?

Key Holiday Themes	Examples from Lyrics
Nostalgia	“Memories that never faded”
Family Togetherness	“Gather all the family”
Christmas Traditions	“Underneath the mistletoe, kiss”
Childlike Wonder	“Making all my dreams come true”

With its blend of nostalgia and modern flair, “Beautiful Christmas” perfectly encapsulates the essence of the holidays. It’s a future Christmas standard that will soundtrack our seasonal celebrations for Christmases to come.

A New Holiday Anthem

Look, I’ll admit it – I’m a total sucker for a great Christmas song. There’s just something so magical about tuning out the world and basking in holiday warmth for a few minutes, you know? And Red Velvet’s “Beautiful Christmas” is the cozy winter hug I didn’t know my weary, travel-worn soul needed.

Whether you’re decking the halls, wrapping gifts, or baking festive treats, crank this new holiday anthem and embrace all the sparkly, nostalgic, loved-up feels! It’s the perfect way to make new warm Christmas memories, no matter where your holiday travels take you this year.

So keep spreading that Christmas cheer, Velvet fam! I’ll be avalving up to “Beautiful Christmas” on repeat all season long. Sending you all warm holiday hugs and kisses from the road!