It Doesn't Often Snow at Christmas
Unwrapping Christmas: A Candid Reflection
Lyrics
Christmas is not all it's cracked up to be
Christmas is not living up to its idealized image.
Families fighting around a plastic tree
Family conflicts occur around an artificial Christmas tree.
Nothing on the TV that you'd want to see
TV programming during Christmas is disappointing.
And it's hardly ever snowing
Snowfall during Christmas is infrequent.
The way it's meant to be
The holiday season is not as idyllic as expected.
Like in White Christmas year after year
Referencing the traditional Christmas depicted in "White Christmas."
Bing Crosby, Bring Crosby
Mention of Bing Crosby, a famous Christmas singer.
Are you listening to me?
A plea for attention and understanding from Bing Crosby.
It doesn't often snow at Christmas
Highlighting the rarity of snow during Christmas.
The way it's meant to do
Contrasting the expected snowfall with the reality.
But I'll still have a glow at Christmas
Despite the lack of snow, the speaker will feel warmth at Christmas.
Because I'll be with you
The warmth is attributed to being with a loved one.
The Christmas message was long ago lost
The original Christmas message has been lost over time.
Now it's all about shopping and how much things cost
Christmas is now focused on consumerism and expenses.
It's meant to be goodwill as well as synthetic fun
Christmas should embody goodwill, not just synthetic enjoyment.
And what this is this year's festive number one
Reference to the top-charting festive song of the year.
It doesn't often snow at Christmas
Reiteration of the infrequent snowfall during Christmas.
The way it's meant to do
Reaffirming the contrast between expectation and reality.
But I'll still have a glow at Christmas
Despite the lack of snow, the speaker anticipates warmth.
Because I'll be with you
The source of warmth during Christmas is being with a loved one.
Neil: Merry Christmas
Neil and Chris extend Christmas greetings.
Chris: And a happy new year
Wishing happiness for the upcoming new year.
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