Introduction:
“Blame It on the Mistletoe” is a holiday song written and performed by Toby Keith, featured on his 1995 album Christmas to Christmas. Known for his strong presence in country music, Keith took a unique approach to this album, presenting a blend of humor, romance, and festive spirit that resonates with his traditional country roots. Unlike typical holiday albums, Christmas to Christmas includes all original songs, each reflecting Keith’s storytelling style, and “Blame It on the Mistletoe” is no exception.
In this track, Keith humorously explores the romantic possibilities and sometimes unexpected consequences of being under the mistletoe during the holiday season. The song captures a playful and light-hearted holiday theme, with a country flair that makes it distinct from classic Christmas standards. The album, along with the song, received positive attention for its refreshing take on Christmas music, steering away from covers to deliver original compositions that fans of country and holiday music alike could appreciate.
Since its release, “Blame It on the Mistletoe” has been covered by various artists, including versions by The Nashvillains and Steven C, showcasing its appeal beyond Keith’s original rendition. The song, distributed by Universal’s publishing arms, has earned a place among contemporary country Christmas songs and is celebrated for its witty and relatable lyrics that bring holiday cheer with a country twist.
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Lyrics:
“Blame It On The Mistletoe”
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 course
Blame 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 mistletoe
I 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
Blame 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 mistletoe