Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year
A Heartfelt Tale of Christmas Loss and Hope by The Jackson 5
Lyrics
"Merry Christmas everybody!
Merry Christmas greetings to everyone!
Yeah, Merry Christmas everybody, big deal...
Expressing a lack of enthusiasm for the holiday.
Hey man, what's wrong with you Jermaine?
Asking Jermaine what's bothering him.
Yeah, that's not kind of attitude...
Disapproving of the negative attitude.
This only happens once a year!
Highlighting the rarity of the occasion.
Hey, fellas, don't bug in!
Requesting others not to interfere.
He and his girl just broke up, so get off his back!
Explaining Jermaine's distress due to a recent breakup.
Can't you see there's tears in his eyes?
Observing tears in Jermaine's eyes.
Yeah, he's cryin'..."
Confirming Jermaine's emotional state.
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry
Encouraging Jermaine not to cry.
Christmas won't be the same this year
Stating that Christmas will be different this year.
Without her loving arms holding you so near
Noting the absence of her affectionate embrace.
Christmas won't be the same this year
Reiterating the change in Christmas this year.
(No, it won't, now, darlin', no, no)
Reaffirming the impact of her absence.
Without her loving arms holding you so near
Reiterating the absence of her loving embrace.
I see the lights
Seeing the festive lights but feeling disconnected.
But they don't shine for me
Not feeling the joy despite the Christmas decorations.
I see the presents
Noting the presence of gifts under the tree.
Underneath the Christmas tree
Highlighting the disconnect despite the celebrations.
Our house is decorated
Describing the festive atmosphere at home.
My friends are celebrating
Noticing friends enjoying the celebration.
No, no, it won't be the same this year
Confirming the difference in this year's celebration.
The things we used to do
Reflecting on past shared experiences.
Now Darling, it's all over
Acknowledging the end of those experiences.
The neighborhood kids
Observing the enjoyment of kids in the neighborhood.
Are having so much fun
Noting their anticipation of Santa Claus.
Counting off the days
Counting down the days until Christmas.
'Til Santa Claus comes
Noticing mistletoe, reminiscing about kissing.
And I see the mistletoe
Describing the presence of mistletoe at the door.
Hanging from my door
Expressing the desire to kiss again.
I wish I could kiss you again
Longing for past affectionate moments.
Like I did before
Encouraging the ex-partner to enjoy themselves.
So go on, girl
-And have your fun
Asking not to ruin their time thinking about the speaker.
Don't spoil your time
Expressing hope to reunite the following year.
Thinking about me
Expressing the hope of having dinner together next year.
This time next year, my darling dear
Anticipating a future reunion.
Hopefully, you'll be having dinner with me
Expressing the desire to share a meal next year.
No, no, it won't be the same without you, my darling
Highlighting the significant absence this year.
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