River
Wishing for a River of Escape: Decoding Pentatonix's Holiday Reflection
Lyrics
It's coming on Christmas
Setting the scene for the Christmas season approaching.
Cutting down trees
Describing the tradition of cutting down Christmas trees.
Putting up reindeer
Reference to decorating with reindeer, another Christmas tradition.
Singing songs of joy and peace
Engaging in the festive spirit, singing songs that express joy and peace.
I wish I had a river I could skate away on
Expressing a desire for an escape, symbolized by a river to skate away on.
It don't snow here
Contrasting the traditional snowy Christmas with a location where it doesn't snow.
Stays pretty green
Emphasizing the green landscape, possibly indicating a warmer Christmas setting.
I'm gonna make a lot of money
Expressing a desire for financial success to leave a challenging or unsatisfactory situation.
Then I'm gonna quit this crazy scene
Planning to quit a hectic or stressful environment after achieving financial goals.
I wish I had a river I could skate away on
Reiterating the wish for an escape using the metaphor of a river to skate away on.
I wish I had a river so long
Desiring a river so long, possibly symbolizing a more profound and effective means of escape.
I would teach my feet to fly
Expressing a longing for the ability to overcome challenges and difficulties.
Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on
Reiterating the desire for an escape through the metaphor of a river.
I made my baby cry, oh, oh
Reflecting on causing emotional pain to a loved one, contributing to the desire to escape.
It's coming on Christmas
Returning to the Christmas theme, acknowledging the holiday's approach.
Cutting down trees
Repeating the imagery of cutting down trees as part of Christmas traditions.
Putting up reindeer
Reiterating the decoration with reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace.
Singing songs of joy and peace
Emphasizing the festive and harmonious aspects of Christmas.
I wish I had a river I could skate away on
Concluding with the recurring desire for an escape using the metaphor of a river.
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