Toby Keith, a name synonymous with red dirt roads, American pride, and a no-nonsense attitude, might not be the first artist one associates with the saccharine sweetness typically attributed to Christmas music. Yet, with “Blame It on the Mistletoe”, Keith masterfully navigates the festive terrain, infusing it with a characteristically bold and irreverent charm.
Background
Released in 1995 as part of his Christmas album Christmas to Christmas, the song stands as a testament to Keith’s versatility as an artist.
What sets “Blame It on the Mistletoe” apart is its ability to straddle the line between heartfelt and humorous. It’s a song that acknowledges the joy and wonder of the holiday season without descending into saccharine sentimentality.
Keith’s vocal performance is crucial to this balance. His voice, typically associated with gritty realism, takes on a softer, more inviting tone, lending the song an authenticity that is often missing from contemporary Christmas music.
In conclusion, “Blame It on the Mistletoe” is more than just a Christmas song. It’s a testament to Toby Keith’s artistic range and a reminder that even the most unexpected combinations can yield surprising and delightful results.
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Lyrics
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The middle of December ain’t the time to be alone
It’s just too close to Christmas
And too far to go home
I ran in to a friend of a friend
Standing in checkout line
She said, I’ve spent too much already
And there’s gifts I just can’t find
I walked her home and when she opened up her door
I’m not sure what happened then
Guess magic took it’s courseBlame it on the mistletoe
‘Cause what happened here nobody knows
How could something simple as a kiss
Change my holiday like this
And we held each other all night long
And we fell asleep to a Christmas song
Playin’ on the radio
Blame it on the mistletoeI woke up, she was wrappin’ gifts beneath the tree
She said, I know it’s early, so I thought I’d let you sleep
Then she insisted I get up and take a look outside
Hey sleepyhead, it must have snowed at least a foot last night
That’s when I saw it hangin’ up above my head
She threw her arms around my neck
Laughin’ as she said
Harley