John Lewis is known for its nostalgic Christmas ads, overlayed with wistful covers of smash-hit songs – and this year is no different.
The annual ad has returned, and this time it features a cover of blink-182’s famous single All the Small Things by American singer “Big” Mike Geier.
The song was the eighth track on blink-182’s band’s third album Enema of the State (1999) and quickly charted worldwide, going on to become the band’s most successful single to date.
‘All the Small Things’ lyrics
It’s reported that the All the Small Things lyrics were written as vocalist Tom DeLonge’s ode to his then-girlfriend. The lyrics go:
“All the small things
True care, truth brings
I’ll take one lift
Your ride, best trip
Always, I know
You’ll be at my show
Watching, waiting
Commiserating
Say it ain’t so
I will not go
Turn the lights off
Carry me home
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Late night, come home
Work sucks, I know
She left me roses by the stairs
Surprises let me know she cares
Just say it ain’t so
I will not go
Turn the lights off
Carry me home
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Just say it ain’t so
I will not go
Turn the lights off
Carry me home
Keep your head still
I’ll be your thrill
The night will go on
My little windmill
Say it ain’t so
I will not go
Turn the lights off
Carry me home
Keep your head still
I’ll be your thrill
The night will go on
The night will go on
My little windmill”
Who is ‘Big’ Mike Geier?
Singer Mike Geier, often known as “Big” Mike Geier, garnered international fame through his clown alter-ego called Puddles Pity Party.
As Puddles, Geier has toured North America, Europe, and Australia; and has released content under the Puddles character since 2013. Puddles competed as a quarter-finalist from Season 12 of America’s Got Talent and most recently on AGT’s The Champions 2020.
The “sad clown with the golden voice” has captivated global audiences, building a fan base of more than 800,000 subscribers to the Puddles Pity Party YouTube channel at the time of writing.