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Tim Minchin - White Wine in the Sun (Christmas Song)

by Sommelier on August 6, 2010


'White Wine In The Sun', also known as 'Christmas Song'. I put this up since a lot of people were looking for it. LYRICS: I'm looking forward to Christmas It's sentimental I know, but I just really like it I'm, I'm hardly religious I'd rather break bread with Dawkins than Desmond Tutu to be honest And yes I have all of the usual objections to consumerism The commercialisation of an ancient religion And the western-isation of a dead Palestinian Press-ganged into selling PlayStations and beer But I still really like it. I, I really like Christmas Though I'm not expecting a visit from Jesus I'll be seeing my dad My brother and sisters, my gran and my mum They'll be drinking white wine in the sun I'll be seeing my dad My sisters and brother, my gran and my mum We'll be drinking white wine in the sun. I don't go for ancient wisdom I don't believe just 'cause ideas are tenacious it means that they're worthy I get freaked out by churches Some of the hymns that they sing have nice chords But the lyrics are dodgy And yes I have all of the usual objections to the mis-education of children forced into a cult institution And taughted to externalise blame And to feel ashamed And to judge things as plain right and wrong But I quite like the songs. I'm not expecting big presents The old combination of socks, jocks and chocolate is just fine by me. 'Cause I'll be seeing my dad My brother and sisters, my gran and my mum They'll be drinking white wine in the sun I'll be seeing my dad My ...

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adraim69 August 6, 2010 at 10:25 pm

@qwertyTRiG Cult institution is the original. And he actually changes which lyrics he sings based on the audience he’s preforming to. First and foremost, he’s an entertainer who wants the people who come to his shows to enjoy themselves… I guess it just comes off as a bit too preachy to some people.

qwertyTRiG August 6, 2010 at 11:22 pm

“And yes I have all of the usual objections to the miseducation of children forced into a cult institution And taught to externalise blame…”

I’ve heard another version where the words are slightly changed:

“And yes I have all of the usual objections to the miseducation of children who in tax-exempt institutions Are taught to externalise blame…”

I suppose either works. I wonder which was the original.

T.

drake2882 August 7, 2010 at 12:04 am

if u want even more funny turn on the transcribe audio in the cc

1234tombaker August 7, 2010 at 12:04 am

I almost cried…

JPastorius3 August 7, 2010 at 12:09 am

The most beautiful music…

earthkaw August 7, 2010 at 12:38 am

I Love this Song!!

TheWanderingAngel August 7, 2010 at 1:21 am

Beautiful.

Ruby7595 August 7, 2010 at 1:24 am

I absolutely love this, brings me to tears every time!

BOXCARHOBO79 August 7, 2010 at 1:53 am

Ah love it!

CystVonCysor August 7, 2010 at 2:16 am

Tim Minchin for Christmas #1 2010?

foggisan August 7, 2010 at 2:35 am

Just wonderful! Really. Never mind Slade and “Here It Is Merry Christmas” on Radio 2, THIS should become the new Christmas classic song.
Thank you so much for posting the lyrics,
brilliant.

partyboyedd August 7, 2010 at 3:25 am

Fuck I love this song :)

BandEify August 7, 2010 at 3:47 am

this song makes u think bout wat is really important at that time of year. family. cause u don’t no how long u have wit some1 until they r gone.

hottiemail123 August 7, 2010 at 4:10 am

this song realy makes me want to cry! I LOVE HIM! he is so emotional in his performance.

irobikolovic August 7, 2010 at 4:21 am

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ordonarc18 August 7, 2010 at 5:06 am

@hanz12234 omg, David Tennant put this on his discs? I knew he had amazing taste!! xD Tim Minchin is beyond amazing… This song is one of the best, though Drowned is probably by fave… But aww, love David Tennant even more now too… which I didn’t think was possible.

Famalamadan August 7, 2010 at 6:05 am

I love it :)

theblackparade133 August 7, 2010 at 7:02 am

@hanz12234 It was really lovely what he (David) said about this song, I listened to DID too :)

This is a really beautiful song. :’)

onthewalkoffame August 7, 2010 at 7:44 am

The verses about his daughter make me want to cry ha, they’re so sweet.

soffie050 August 7, 2010 at 7:50 am

Thats Really Cute And Makes You Respect Christmas Without Going To Church Or Reading The Bible xx
No Effence

PrimoTheDutchMan August 7, 2010 at 8:24 am

He could sing in every registry, he sure would be perfect for pop songs

hanz12234 August 7, 2010 at 8:35 am

after hearing david tennant play this on radio 4′s desert island disks, i knew i had to have another listen. Both amazing people.

merry christmas all! :)

CystVonCysor August 7, 2010 at 8:44 am

Merry Christmas to everyone watching. Thanks for 126,807 views. Enjoy the holidays and here’s to a great new year!

CystVonCysor August 7, 2010 at 9:08 am

And you!

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