Jaci Velasquez - The Chipmunk Song Lyrics
Lyrics
Jaci:
Hey guys!
Alvin:
Oh my gosh! She's beautiful! Theodore, you took Spanish. How do you say..."Your face shines brighter then the sun"?
Theodore:
Uh...Um...well...
Jaci:
Ready guys?
All:
Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas! Hurry fast!
Want a plane, that new ska-loo
Alvin:
Me, I want a date with you
All:
We can hardly stand the wait. Please Christmas don't be late!
Theodore:
Alvin! whispering
Alvin:
Oh Jaci! Tu cara luce como calabasa quemada
Jaci:
My face looks like a sun burnt pumpkin?!?
Alvin:
No! NO! Theodore!!
Theodore:
Oh...Uh...Sorry. Uh....try whispering
Alvin:
Uh Jaci! Haha darling, tu cara es suave como chiquele de masca!
Jaci:
Oh...my face is soft like bubblegum...great...
Simon:
Uh, Alvin. Theodore failed Spanish!
Alvin:
What?!?
Jaci:
Guys, can we just sing the song?
All:
Want a plane, that new ska-loo
Alvin:
I still want a date with you!
All:
We can hardly stand the wait. Please Christmas don't be late!
We can hardly stand the wait. Please Christmas don't be late!
Alvin:
Uh Jaci...what I meant was...
Jaci:
Alvin, I'm not interested in anymore of your...uh...compliments...OK?
Alvin:
Jaci, please! Your face is...hotter than the sun!
Jaci:
Alvin!
Alvin:
No...no! I mean...your face is blistering me with love!
Jaci:
Alvin!!
Alvin:
Jaci please! My words are jumbling...tongue...I...please...I...just bear with me!
Jaci:
ALVIN!!!!!!!!!
Alvin:
Oh, I love it when she calls my name
Video
Jaci Velasquez & The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)
Meaning & Inspiration
"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" by Jaci Velasquez, released on September 3, 2012, presents a playful, albeit musically modern, take on the classic Christmas longing. While the song's primary narrative centers on Alvin's increasingly awkward attempts to compliment Jaci using his limited Spanish, the underlying sentiment echoes a universal human experience: the fervent anticipation of a cherished season. Beneath the comedic missteps and the familiar Chipmunks' energetic delivery, there's a relatable yearning for the joy and magic associated with Christmas. This desire for a time of cheer and present-giving can be seen as a reflection of our innate longing for divine blessings and the arrival of spiritual fulfillment. Just as Alvin and the Chipmunks eagerly await Christmas, the faithful anticipate the coming of Christ, a waiting characterized by hope and a desire for the spiritual gifts He brings. The scripture often speaks of this patient expectation, for instance, in Isaiah 40:31, "but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint," highlighting the strength found in steadfast hope. The song's recurring plea, "Please Christmas don't be late!", can be interpreted as a spiritual echo of the early church's cry, "Maranatha!" (1 Corinthians 16:22), a fervent prayer for the Lord's return. While Alvin's compliments about Jaci's face being like a "sunburnt pumpkin" or "soft like bubblegum" are comically misguided, they represent clumsy human efforts to express admiration, much like our attempts to articulate the profound gratitude we feel for God's unfailing love. The song's focus on the *anticipation* of Christmas, rather than its arrival, underscores the spiritual discipline of waiting, a theme woven throughout scripture. Hebrews 11:1 reminds us, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see," suggesting that our faith sustains us during periods of waiting. Ultimately, "The Chipmunk Song" reminds us that even in its lighter moments, the anticipation of joy and the expressions of affection, whether clumsy or eloquent, point towards the deeper, more profound anticipation of God's blessings that permeates the Christmas season and the Christian life.