One thing that helps right off the bat is that Kristen Bell and Straight No Chaser are the ones singing this one, which already adds a dash of idiosyncraticness to the song. Ya see, Straight No Chaser do acapella music, and they thankfully retain that format for this song. Such an emphasis on vocals works for not only the main vocalist of the group, but also Bell. Both of them make the lyrics sound natural as well as pleasing, and it should also be noted they manage to deliver the more humorous lines of the song in a satisfying manner.
While the tune may earn the honor of being the first Christmas song to have the word SnapChat in it, there's an interestingly timeless quality to it as a whole. Sure, a very modern piece of technology liek texting may be the focal point, but the primary message revolves around the feeling of being far, far aware from someone you love, a feeling that can be common during the holiday season. A similar theme cropped up in I'll Be Home For Christmas, and thought Text Me Christmas isn't as somber, it does convey a sense of longing even in it's most joyous moments.
So don't worry folks, this isn't some Christmas music equivalent to Poochie that's all too eager to embrace the hip and now while ditching any semblance of quality. On the contrary, Text Me Christmas, with it's universal message intertwined with omnipresent technology, reminds a listner that, when it comes to songs dealing with holiday time romance, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Tomorrow: The most famous reindeer of all gets an in-depth analysis from yours truly!
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