“Mistletoe” is a song by Justin Bieber. It was co-written and produced by Nasri Atweh and Adam Messinger. The song was released on October 17, 2011 as the lead single from his second studio album, Under the Mistletoe. "Mistletoe" is a Christmas song with elements of pop and R&B genres, while making use of reggae influences. Mistletoe becomes one of the most popular christmas songs of all the time.
Background[]
The song debuted on On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
Audio[]
Lyrics[]
[Intro: Nasri]
Let’s go
[Verse 1]
It’s the most beautiful time of the year (Yeah)
Lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’ma be under the mistletoe
I don’t wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can’t stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’ma be under the mistletoe (Ready?)
[Chorus]
With you, (Woo) shawty, with you
With you, (Yeah) shawty, with you (You know)
With you, under the mistletoe (Just tryna get that out here)
[Verse 2]
Everyone’s gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July
I should be chilling with my folks, I know
But I’ma be under the mistletoe
Word on the street, Santa’s coming tonight (Speak)
Reindeer’s flying through the sky so high (Not low)
I should be making a list, I know
But I’ma be under the mistletoe
[Chorus]
With you, (Yeah) shawty, with you
With you, shawty, with you
With you, under the mistletoe (Me and ya, yeah)
With you, shawty, with you
With you, shawty, with you (You know what they say)
With you, under the mistletoe
[Bridge]
Ayy love (Hands up), the wise men followed the star
The way I followed my heart (Yeah)
And it led me to a miracle (Ay)
Ayy love (Ayy), don’t you buy me nothing
‘Cause I am feeling one thing, your lips on my lips
That’s a merry, merry Christmas
[Verse 1]
It’s the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow (I know)
But I’ma be under the mistletoe
I don’t wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can’t stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’ma be under the mistletoe, yeah, oh whoa, yeah
[Chorus]
With you, shawty, with you
With you, shawty, with you
With you, under the mistletoe, yeah
With you, shawty, with you
With you, shawty, with you (Oh, whoa yeah)
With you, Under the mistletoe (Under the mistletoe)
[Outro]
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe (Kiss me underneath the mistletoe)
Show me, baby, that you love me so-oh-oh (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Oh-oh-oh (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-yeah, yeah)
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe (Kiss me under the mistletoe)
Show me, baby, that you love me so-oh-oh (Ooh whoa, oh)
Oh-oh-oh (Ooh whoa, oh)
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
Music video[]
The music video was directed by Roman White. The video marked the second time Justin Bieber had worked with White on a music video, the first being "One Less Lonely Girl" (2009). It was also shot in Franklin, Tennessee, where the previous video was filmed. On recruiting White to shoot the video, Bieber explained, "Roman can tell a story really well, so we wanted to use him," Bieber explained. "He shot the 'One Less Lonely Girl' video, and I thought he did a great job; he shot the 'You Belong With Me' video with Taylor Swift, and he had a lot of great experience and a lot of great work." A teaser of the video was released on October 11, 2011. The video itself premiered on October 18, 2011. A Rolling Stone reviewer said "the clip is cheesy holiday joy, with the singer courting a cute chick in some idyllic small town decked out with tasteful white lights and a very light dusting of snow."
Performances[]
Date | Event | City | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
September 12, 2011 | So Random! | Los Angeles | |
November 4, 2011 | A Michael Bublé Christmas | New York City | |
November 6, 2011 | 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards | Belfast | |
November 7, 2011 | Westfield London | London | |
Westfield Stratford City | Stratford | Acoustic | |
November 10, 2011 | 2011 Bambi Awards | Wiesbaden | |
November 13, 2011 | This is Justin Bieber - ITV Special | London | |
November 2011 | The X Factor | ||
November 15, 2011 | The X Factor | Cologne | |
November 16, 2011 | El Hormiguero | Madrid | Acoustic |
November 20, 2011 | 2011 American Music Awards | Los Angeles | |
November 23, 2011 | The Today Show | New York City | |
The View | (with Mary J. Blige) | ||
December 3, 2011 | Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade | Lake Buena Vista | |
December 11, 2011 | Christmas in Washington | Washington | |
December 13, 2011 | The 13th Annual 'A Home for the Holidays' | Los Angeles | Acoustic |
December 16, 2011 | Whitney Elementary School | Las Vegas | Acoustic |
December 17, 2011 | 16th Annual House Full of Toys | Los Angeles | |
December 21, 2011 | Home for the Holidays | Toronto |
Date | Event | City | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
December 7, 2012 | Z100 Jingle Bell | New York City | |
December 12, 2012 | Jingle Ball Tour | Atlanta |
Date | Event | City | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
December 10, 2013 | Pray 4 Philippines | Philippines | Acoustic |
Date | Event | City | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
December 7, 2015 | Evening with Justin Bieber | Toronto |
Date | Event | City | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
November 15, 2021 | The 23rd Annual "A Home for the Holidays' | Los Angeles |
Tour | Date | Performances |
---|---|---|
My World Tour | October 5, 2011 / October 9, 2011 / October 12, 2011 / October 15, 2011 | 4 |
Accolades[]
Publication | List | Rank |
---|---|---|
Billboard (2021) | The 100 Best Christmas Song of All Time: Staff List | #33 |
Good Housekeeping (2021) | The 70 Best Christmas Song Of All Time | #54 |
uDiscoverMusic (2021) | The 59 Best Christmas Songs | #44 |
Commercial performance[]
The song sold 164,000 copies in its first week of release. As of January 1, 2012, Nielsen SoundScan estimated total sales of the digital track at 722,000 downloads, which is the most a Christmas/holiday digital song has ever sold in a calendar year
Billboard[]
Mistletoe debuted #11 at the Billboard Hot 100. The song made the highet debut for a christmas song in the history of the chart.
10 years later in 2021, for the first time Mistletoe returns to the chart at #49, becoming the oldest comeback of a Justin's song.
Charts[]
Chart | Peak
Position |
---|---|
Australia (ARIA) | 20 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) | 12 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 28 |
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia) | 1 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 9 |
Canada AC (Billboard) | 1 |
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard) | 31 |
Canada Hot AC (Billboard) | 20 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100) | 29 |
Denmark (Tracklisten) | 6 |
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) | 10 |
France (SNEP) | 76 |
Germany (Official German Charts) | 19 |
Global 200 (Billboard) | 27 |
Global 200 Excl. U.S (Billboard) | 21 |
Greece International Digital Singles (IFPI) | 56 |
Hungary (Stream Top 40) | 15 |
Ireland (IRMA) | 16 |
Italy (FIMI) | 46 |
Japan (Japan Hot 100) | 25 |
Latvia (LAIPA) | 11 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 19 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 11 |
Norway (VG-lista) | 2 |
Portugal (AFP) | 26 |
Scotland (OCC) | 24 |
Singapore (RIAS) | 29 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) | 32 |
South Korea International Singles (Gaon) | 41 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE) | 85 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 9 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 18 |
UK Singles (OCC) | 21 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 11 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard) | 2 |
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) | 40 |
US Holiday 100 (Billboard) | 1 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100 | 86 |
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Units/Sales |
---|---|---|
Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | 80,000* |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) | 3x Platinum | 270,000** |
Germany (BVMI) | Platinum | 300,000** |
Italy (FIMI) | Gold | 25,000** |
New Zealand (RMNZ) | Platinum | 30,000** |
Norway (IFPI Norway) | 2x Platinum | 120,000** |
Portugal (AFP) | Gold | 5,000** |
Spain (PROMUSICAE) | Gold | 20,000** |
United Kingdom (BPI) | 2x Platinum | 1,200,000** |
United States (RIAA) | 3x Platinum | 3,000,000** |
Streaming | ||
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) | Gold | 50,000* |
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Award | Nomination | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2011 | Hollywood Teen TV Awards | Song of the Year | Won |
Music Video of the Year | Won | ||
2012 | MTV Video Music Awards Japan | Best Male Video | Nominated |
Credits[]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[1]
- Producer: Kuk Harrell /The Messengers
- Composer: Adam Messinger / Justin Bieber / Nasri Atweh
- Lyricist: Adam Messinger / Justin Bieber / Nasri Atweh
- Additional Vocals: Nasri
- Assistant Mixer: Damien Lewis / Daniela Rivera
- Associated Performer: Nasri / The Messengers
- Asst. Recording Engineer: Miguel Lara / Mitch Kinney
- Engineer: Chris 'TEK' O'Ryan / Josh Gudwin
- Mixer: Phil Tan
- Recording Engineer: The Messengers
- Studio Personnel: Chris 'TEK' O'Ryan / Damien Lewis / Daniela Rivera / Josh Gudwin / Miguel Lara / Mitch Kinney / Phil Tan / The Messengers
- Vocal Arranger: The Messengers
References[]
- ↑ Bieber, Justin. "Credits / Under The Mistletoe (Deluxe Edition) / Justin Bieber – TIDAL". Tidal.