Lyrics
Working that 9 to 5 on 42nd Street
Describing the routine of working from 9 to 5 on 42nd Street.
Oh, how the time flies by, thirteen to thirty-three
Reflecting on the swift passage of time from the ages of thirteen to thirty-three.
But I'm coming home
Expressing the anticipation of returning home.
I jumped in a taxi, I hopped right on the three
Choosing a taxi as the mode of transportation and quickly getting on route three to reach home.
My hands are frozen but, I'm quick on my two feet
Despite cold hands, emphasizing agility and quick movement on two feet.
'Cause I'm coming home
Reiterating the excitement and determination to come home.
So take a pause for cheer
Suggesting a momentary break for celebration or enjoyment.
It's only once a year
Highlighting the infrequency of the celebratory pause, only occurring once a year.
And all around the world, the lights will fill the streets
Describing the festive atmosphere with lights filling the streets worldwide.
And all the boys and girls are falling fast asleep
Portraying the universal scenario of children and adults going to sleep during the holiday season.
There's magic in the air and it don't matter how old I get
Conveying a sense of magical ambiance during the holiday season, irrespective of age.
I feel like a kid again
Expressing a rejuvenated, childlike joy and wonder during the festive period.
I feel like a kid again
-I feel like a kid again
-My mother's cooking, oh, her famous recipe
Recalling the pleasure of the mother's famous recipe during holiday gatherings.
We're all around the fire looking up at the tree
Depicting a familial scene around the fire, looking at the decorated tree.
I'm nearly home (I'm nearly home)
Noting the proximity to home and the impending return.
It's easy to forget all of the little things
Reflecting on the tendency to forget small details amid the holiday rush.
Just like the smell of it, it always gets to me
Highlighting the nostalgic impact of the smell associated with the holiday season.
And I'm heading home (I'm heading home)
Affirming the journey home with eagerness.
So take a pause for cheer
Repeating the idea of taking a momentary break for celebration.
It's only once a year
Reiterating the rare occurrence of this celebratory pause, happening only once a year.
And all around the world, the lights will fill the streets
Re-emphasizing the global festive atmosphere with illuminated streets.
And all the boys and girls are falling fast asleep
Describing the universal phenomenon of children and adults falling asleep during the festivities.
There's magic in the air and it don't matter how old I get
Affirming the enchanting and ageless quality of the holiday magic.
I feel like a kid again
Expressing the recurring sentiment of feeling like a child again during the holiday season.
I feel like a kid again
-I feel like a kid again
-I feel like a kid again
-I feel like a kid again
-And all around the world, the lights will fill the streets
Reiterating the theme of global celebration, the enchantment in the air, and the timeless joy experienced during the holidays.
And all the boys and girls are falling fast asleep
-There's magic in the air and it don't matter how old I get
-I feel like a kid again
-And all around the world, the lights will fill the streets
-And all the boys and girls are falling fast asleep
-There's magic in the air and it don't matter how old I get
-I feel like a kid again
Concluding with the reaffirmation of feeling like a child again despite the passage of time.
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