It's Not a Merry Christmas for Me and You.
Not Just Presents: Finding Joy Beyond Materialism
Lyrics
It's about that time of year that I'm feeling lonely
Feeling isolated and alone during this time of year
Well it's nothing new but this season makes it holy
Despite familiarity with loneliness, the season holds significance
And my friends are on the T.V. celebrating with their families
Friends are enjoying holiday moments with their families on TV
And I'm glad for them but I'm still sad for me
Happy for friends but saddened by personal loneliness
If the credit card collectors weren't so loud
Financial struggles hinder the ability to fulfill desires
I would buy you all you want but I don't know how
Inability to afford desired gifts despite willingness
We can deck this small apartment with the lights we got on clearance
Decorating the apartment with discounted lights
But I wish I didn't wish that it was January now
Wishing to skip to January, wanting the season to end
'Cause I thought that I'd be happier by now
Expectation of being happier by this time hasn't been met
But I'm no stranger to December coming way too soon
December's arrival feels premature, not new to this feeling
And I wish that I could give you all the world
Desire to give everything but lacking the means
But all I have this year is me and all my baggage too
Only have oneself and personal issues to offer this year
And it's just not fair that it's not a Merry Christmas for me and you
Unfairness felt about the lack of a joyful Christmas for both
We won't be going home this year, I'm sure
Not planning to visit home, uncertain about the concept of home
I don't even know where home is anymore
Confusion or loss regarding the definition of home
'Cause the more I've come to see it, it'll never be as easy
Realization that creating the ideal home isn’t simple
As the times when everyone we love would show up at our door
Nostalgia for times when loved ones easily gathered
'Cause I thought that we'd be happier by now
Anticipated happiness not achieved by this time
But we're no strangers to December coming way too soon
Familiarity with December arriving too quickly
And I wish that I could give you all the world
Wishing to provide everything but constrained by limitations
But all I have this year is me and all my baggage too
Having only oneself and personal issues to offer this year
And it's just not fair that it's not a Merry Christmas for me and you
Feeling the injustice of an unhappy Christmas for both
You know it might not be as bad as we once thought
Considering that the situation might not be as dire as perceived
I've got you and you've got me and that's a start
Finding solace in each other as a starting point
So let's just stay in, until the year ends
Opting to spend time together until the year concludes
'Cause you and me got all the things that can't be bought
Valuing non-materialistic things shared between them
And it might just be a Merry Christmas after all
Suggesting that despite challenges, Christmas could still be joyful
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