Honestly, it’s a little bizarre. We gather around a person, sing a short, boring tune, and then stare at them while they silently talk to a candle. But we do it with absolute sincerity. We refuel this tradition every single day, millions of times over.
So next time you’re at a party and the chorus starts, don’t roll your eyes. Lean in. Belt it out. Off-key, loud, and proud. You’re participating in the greatest, most ridiculous, most human musical phenomenon in history. You’re singing the world’s song.
And when you mess up the words? That’s fine. Nobody knows the second verse anyway. Because there isn’t one. It’s a one-hit wonder that’s been a hit for over a hundred years. Take that, TikTok trends.
