Bleachers Bring ‘Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call’ To ‘Fallon’

Bleachers appeared on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The band led by Jack Antonoff performed their holiday song, “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call.”

Bleachers released “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” last holiday season on November 13, 2024. The track dates back further than 2024, however, as Jack Antonoff has performed various versions at his annual Ally Coalition Talent Show benefit concert and at Bleachers shows. The 2025 edition of the Ally Coalition Talent Show took place in New York City on Monday.

Upon the studio release of “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call,” Antonoff shared some background on the song via a social media post:

“merry christmas, please dont call” is finally here. took a long long time to finish writing this. years. those who have heard bits and pieces at shows know the different versions and how the lyrics moved more or less hopeful/upsetting. can be hard to tell the story of someone you dont want around and still find a reason to tell it. maybe thats what it took so long to frame. had to also hold the hope of rearranging ones life. hi and goodmorning over here.

so this for anyone who has come to realize someone’s been chipping away at the them and does not intend to stop. something that happened to me a few years ago and was not fit for a bleachers album … was an island .. like a christmas song. i love how xmas songs are about hoping life gets better next time, hoping your baby comes home on xmas (or at least new years), hoping youre less on the floor next xmas…. that felt like the place to tell the story. so to anyone trying to drag you down, this is my best shot at closing the door to be more intact this xmas. dont call on the holdiays motherfcuker! love you all!

For The Tonight Show play of “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call,” Antonoff started out playing the piano before hopping on top of it to belt the number. Watch the performance below: