Christmakwanzakah
Harmony of Holidays: Embracing Diversity in Festive Cheer
Lyrics
This happens every time of year
This situation occurs every time this season.
I don't know what to do
I am unsure about what actions to take.
When I'm feelin all cheery
Feeling cheerful.
And I wanna give a greeting
Expressing a desire to give a greeting.
Cuz I'm in the holiday mood
Being in a festive mood.
And I go scrambling in my brain
Frantically searching for information in my mind.
Tryin' to guess what they celebrate
Trying to guess what holidays others celebrate.
Then I give it all up and I cover my bases
Eventually giving up and covering all possibilities.
And this is what I say, well I say
Expressing a greeting.
Merry Krishne
Repeating a greeting, combining "Merry Krishne" and "Happy Chrismakwanzakah" multiple times.
Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah
-Merry Krishne
-Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah
-Merry Krishne
-Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah
-Merry Krishne
-Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah
-Like the other day
Recalling a recent incident.
I was shovelin snow
Engaged in shoveling snow.
And I saw my neighbor Akmed
Describing a neighbor's eclectic holiday decorations and inviting the speaker to a meditation event.
He was stringin' buddha beads
-On his Christmas tree
-With a yamaka on his head
-He said "Why don't you come by later
-For the festival of lights.
-Be here at 8, that's when we meditate".
-I said "Hell why not alright"
Agreeing to attend the festival of lights.
And I say
Repeating the greeting for emphasis.
Merry Krishne
-Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah
-Merry Krishne
-Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah
-Merry Krishne
-Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah
-Merry Krishne
-Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah
-Don't say I'm waterin religion down
Defending against the accusation of diluting religion, emphasizing inclusivity.
I'm just including people all around
Expressing the intent to include everyone.
Isn't that what the whole deal's about
Reflecting on the essence of inclusivity.
Don't wanna leave nobody out
Expressing the desire not to exclude anyone.
I don't care what you believe
Stating indifference to personal beliefs.
On Hanukkah or Christmas Eve
Indicating an open attitude on Hanukkah or Christmas Eve.
Ramaddan and Kwanzaa too
Mentioning other celebrations like Ramadan and Kwanzaa.
I'm just trying to be nice to you
Expressing a general intention to be kind.
It's all colliding
Noting the collision of various celebrations.
What's a guy to do
Expressing uncertainty about handling the situation.
Don't wanna go and offend anybody
Avoiding offending anyone.
Are they Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or Jew
Expressing difficulty in identifying others' beliefs.
You can't tell by looking
Highlighting the challenge of discerning religious affiliations visually.
And it don't feel right to guess
Expressing discomfort in making assumptions.
Buyakasha, frickin kumbaya
Using humorous phrases to convey unity.
It's all the same
Asserting the equality of diverse celebrations.
God Bless
Conveying a positive message, "God Bless."
And I say
Repeating the greeting as a conclusion.
(Merry Krishne
-Merry Krishne
-Happy Chrismakwanzakah...)
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