No Presents for Christmas
King Diamond
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Christmas time is here again Santa needs a helping hand We cannot find his evil sheet To draw his laying for the night So all the waiting Christmas trees Gonna hear their master sing There's no presents, not this Christmas There's no presents Tom and Jerry, drinking sherry They don't give a damn Christmas time is here again Santa needs a helping hand It's getting very, very late St.Peter's crossed the Golden Gate And Donald Duck is still in bed I wonder who he's gonna help There's no presents, not this Christmas There's no presents Tom and Jerry, all done sherry They don't give a damn There's no presents, not this Christmas There's no presents Tom and Jerry, still drinking sherry They don't give a damn I'm dreaming of a white, Sabbath
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Written by: KIM BENDIX PETERSEN, MICHAEL DENNIS DENNER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
BAND ORIGIN"No Presents for Christmas" is a song by King Diamond, who is not a single entity but a Danish heavy metal band formed in 1985.
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RELEASE DETAILSThe song first came out as a single on December 25, 1985, release date perfectly aligning with the Christmas theme.
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LEAD VOCALISTThe lead vocalist of the band is Kim Bendix Petersen, who uses the stage name King Diamond. He is renowned for his extensive vocal range, particularly his usage of falsetto.
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INITIATIVE"No Presents for Christmas" is actually the first single by King Diamond.
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THEMEThe song exudes a comedic vibe amidst its heavy metal sound and is a unique take on Christmas songs.
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MUSICAL STYLEThe song mixes King Diamond’s heavy metal style with amusingly playful lyrics around the popular figures, Santa Claus and Rudolph.
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FEATURED IN ALBUM"No Presents for Christmas" is also featured in the compilation album titled "The Dark Sides," which was released in 1988.
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LIMITED EDITIONThis song was also released as a limited-edition picture disc, designed with a picture of King Diamond dressed as Santa Claus.
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LYRICS WRITERThe lyrics for this song were written by King Diamond and his bandmate, Andy LaRocque.
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RECEPTIONDespite its unconventional theme and music, the song has gained cult status among fans of the genre and is particularly popular around the holiday season for its humorous take on Christmas.
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