Story Behind The Song

I first thought about this song a few years back while writing "Sugar Cookies" and scribbling down lyric ideas during the long "Covid Years." I remember my family laughing and singing a silly version of "Feliz Navidad" where we'd joke, "What we all need is a whole lotta Christmas cheer." Those playful moments stuck with me, and it wasn't until recently, while looking back at those old lyric scraps, that the title "A Yule Lotta Love" came to life. This song is simple at heart: a cozy swing through holiday chaos, laughter, family traditions, and the spirit of giving. It blends humor and warmth, reminding us that Christmas doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be filled with love. Placed alongside my other Christmas songs, "Baking Sugar Cookies for Santa," "Never Too Old for Christmas," "Christmas Cheer," "Dress It Up (The Christmas Tree Song)," and "Kicking Christmas Into Gear", this track fits comfortably in the mix. Each song shines a light on different sides of the season: the joy of baking together, the timelessness of holiday spirit, the sparkle of decorations, the energy of gearing up for the big day. "A Yule Lotta Love" ties them all together, carrying that through-line of family, fun, and heart. It's a holiday tune that feels both playful and sincere, the kind of song you could imagine sung around the tree, on stage with a jazz trio, or echoing in a church hall. At its core, it celebrates the simple truth: when you strip away the tinsel and the hustle, Christmas really runs best on "a Yule Lotta Love."

Lyrics

Redstone Passage Christmas Demos:
Song: "A Yule Lotta Love"
Music and lyrics By Joe (Jay) Vetro
Copyright 2025 SOCAN / ASCAP


Verse 1
Fire's burnin' bright, stockings all in place,
Kids are laughin' loud with cocoa on their face.
Snow upon the window, glowing up above,
Christmas feels complete with a yule lotta love!

Verse 2
Uncle Joe's dancin' with the Christmas lights,
Grandma tells a story that lasts all night.
Dog stole the turkey, but we don't mind,
A Yule lotta love makes the season bright!

Chorus
What we need is a Yule lotta love,
More than shiny tinsel hangin' up above.
Wrap it up simple, tied with a bow,
A yule lotta love, the best way to go!

Verse 3
Carols in the kitchen, candles shining bright,
Holding one another on this winter night.
It's not about the presents, it's not about the stuff,
Its memories made with a Yule lotta love.

Chorus
What we need is a Yule lotta love,
Not a picture-perfect Hallmark shove.
Laughin' and cryin', both fit like a glove,
Christmas runs best on a Yule lotta love!


Bridge
Snow on the rooftop kids are fast asleep
But the mess in the kitchen piled three feet deep
It don't have to be perfect, just has to be us
That holiday spirit it's a Yule lotta love!

Verse 4
Santa left boot prints by the front door mat,
Took a cookie and a selfie with the family cat.
We'll look back and smile when push comes to shove,
Yeah, the best kind of Christmas is a Yule lotta love!

Chorus
What we need is a Yule lotta love,
Like a choir singin' with the stars above.
Holdin' each other, that's more than enough
Christmas runs best on a Yule lotta love!

What we need is a Yule lotta love,
Like a choir singin' with the stars above.
Holdin' each other, that's more than enough,
Christmas runs best on a Yule lotta love!

Christmas runs best on a Yule lotta love!

Christmas runs best on a Yule lotta love!

Outro music