Paul McCartney Addresses ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ Witchcraft Theory

Paul McCartney addressed the popular and very funny theory that his hit song “Wonderful Christmastime” is actually about witchcraft.

The theory started on Twitter via Canadian actor Ryan George who wrote, “Paul McCartney’s ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ is about friends practicing witchcraft but then someone walks in and they have to suddenly play it cool.”

 

McCartney was asked about the theory in a special Q&A about the song on his official website. Sir Paul said when asked if the theory was true, “Oh yeah. Well, thank goodness they found me out. This is completely true and in actual fact I am the head wizard of a Liverpool coven. [Paul laughs] Either that… or it’s complete nonsense. And you know it’s the latter!”

Macca is then asked, “This theory may have come from people mishearing the lyrics. Could you confirm if the lyric is ‘the moon is right’ or ‘the mood is right’?” He responds, “It’s ‘the mood’! This is the mood; I’ve gathered together the witches and wizards… I’ve got ‘the mood’, which is what we in wizardry call it [laughs]. The thing is about this stuff, it’s so easy to convince half the people in the world. You do have to be a little bit careful! ”

McCartney added, “No, it’s ‘the mood’. And you know what, I’m thinking about Liverpool Christmas parties, that’s really all I’m doing with that song. “The mood is right, let’s raise a glass, the spirit’s up” – you know, all the stuff you do at Christmas. Particularly with my old Liverpool family parties.”

So, there you have it! “Wonderful Christmastime” isn’t about witchcraft…or maybe that’s what Sir Paul wants us to think! (Just kidding, of course.)

 

Paul McCartney – His 50 Best Post-Beatles Songs, Ranked

Discover

Sponsor

spot_img

Latest

​Stick ’em all: Metallica’s Red Cross blood drive crosses 1,000 donations 

Metallica has shared the progress of their ongoing blood drive in partnership with the Red Cross, which kicked off in April alongside the start...

Black Keys Bounces Back From 2024 Struggles with New Album, Intimate Venues 

After their album, Ohio Players, hit No. 26 on Billboard in 2024, the Black Keys cut ties with manager Irving Azoff and canceled their large-venue...

​Creed’s Mark Tremonti to sing ‘New York, New York’ at Belmont Stakes 

Mark Tremonti is getting back in the saddle at the Belmont Stakes.The Creed guitarist will perform "New York, New York" on Saturday before the...

From Lennon to McCartney to Harrison: Ranking The Beatles’ Best Solo Compositions 

As a Beatles fan, you may have often heard the question, “Who’s your favorite Beatle?” Did you decide by choosing who was the most...

5 Beach Day Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed

We all know the basics: SPF, sunnies, a cute towel, maybe a cooler full of La Croix and snacks that melt in five seconds....