Tom Petty- Christmas all over again
I'll admit, I'm a huge Tom Petty fan so it's kind of a surprise that I had forgotten this song even existed. Doesn't take itself too seriously but is still upbeat and peppy.
Another one gone too soon . RIP. Trans-Siberian Orchestra- Carol of the bells
The first time I heard this song it was from a YouTube video where people timed the lights to the music. Though that video was just one house. Check this one out. It's an entire street!
Epic! Pogues- Fairytale of New York
"You were handsome!" "You were pretty
Queen of New York City" When the band finished playing They howled out for more Sinatra was swinging All the drunks, they were singing We kissed on a corner Then danced through the night My GOD! If there were ever a dysfunctional Christmas love song, this would be it. When the opening line of the song starts "It's Christmas Eve babe! In the drunk tank" you know you have something special. It goes from a love song to an outright bitter tirade from guy to girl and vice versa. You're a bum You're a punk You're an old slut on junk Lying there almost dead on a drip in that bed You scumbag, you maggot You cheap lousy faggot Happy Christmas your arse I pray God it's our last This song is an Irish Christmas love song. Love isn't always easy but in the end, these people are human and they love each other and it says it in a way that's real and not shoved down your throat. I could have been someone Well so could anyone You took my dreams from me When I first found you I kept them with me babe I put them with my own Can't make it all alone I've built my dreams around you COME ON! That's some feels right there! Waitresses- Christmas Wrapping
This music video has not aged well let me tell you.
The song screams Christmas stress though. Running around, stressed out. It's supposed to be Christmas, a time for fun, family and friends, but it never really works out that way. This song has one of the cheesiest lines ever though and I LOVE IT. Oh damn! Guess what I forgot. So on with the boots Back out in the snow To the only all night grocery. When what to my wondering eyes should appear In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year. 'Spending this one alone, ' he said. 'Give me a break, this year's been crazy.' I said 'Me too, but why are you.. You mean you forgot cranberries too?' Moral of the story? You can find true love too. Just make sure you forget cranberry sauce... or something. Blink 182- I won't be home for Christmas
I swear, Christmas just keeps coming earlier and earlier every year. The day after Halloween, suddenly, all of the Christmas displays are up and you have at least 1 radio station already switching to all Christmas music 24 hours a day.
It's Christmas time again It's time to be nice to the people you can't stand All year I'm growing tired of all this Christmas cheer You people scare me Please stay away from my home If you don't wanna get beat down Just leave the presents and then leave me alone. Though I don't agree 100%, the sentiment is surely heard. Mariah Carey- All I want for Christmas is you
Okay, okay, I get it. A lot of people hate this song. I don't really care for Mariah Carey personally. I mean did you catch her New Years eve performance last year. <Eye Roll>
It's as cheesy a Christmas song you can get but hell if it doesn't get stuck in my head any time I hear it. And that's not a bad thing. That was hard to write. Lets move on. The Pretenders- 2000 Miles
Unlike Mariah (see above) I love Chrissy Hynde of The Pretenders. She's a true Rock n Roll legend.
2000 miles has a simple guitar riff that will hook you from the moment it starts. He's gone two thousand miles It's very far The snow is falling down Gets colder day by day I miss you Not sure who she is talking about but I hope he gets back soon. Someones going to have to shovel the driveway. Run DMC- Christmas in Hollis
When did you first hear this song? I bet a lot of people heard it the same way I did. The very beginning of Die Hard.
Argyle (the limo driver) introduced me to my first Christmas rap song. Before the days of Google, I didn't know who sang the song, or even what it was called. I searched every music store but never knew what to look for. So, I guess thank you Internet. I am only putting the Die Hard clip in because every single other video I found has 30 second ads. No thanks. The Kinks- Father Christmas
This angst ridden tune will surely cheer you up and get you in that Holiday spirit. This late 70's song is clearly a homage to his childhood with lyrics like
Don't give my brother a Steve Austin outfit Don't give my sister a cuddly toy We don't want a jigsaw or monopoly money We only want the real mccoy and Father Christmas, give us some money We got no time for your silly toys Father Christmas, please hand it over We'll beat you up so don't make us annoyed When you always have the traditional Christmas; you know, with presents under a Christmas tree, a nice Christmas dinner with family and friends, it's easy to forget that not everyone is as lucky to have all these things. So... Have yourself a merry merry Christmas Have yourself a good time But remember the kids who got nothin' While you're drinkin' down your wine Sorry for the guilt trip. Wham- Last Christmas
Let me let out a little squeal.
<Squuuuueeeeeal> Because that is how much I love this freaking song. I wait 10-11 months every year just to hear this masterpiece sung by George Michael. So the gist of the story is this. Boy finds girl on ski trip with friends. Boy gives girl his heart. The very next day she gave it away. Fast forward a year, same ski trip. This homewrecker is there AGAIN! How dare she? So ya know what? To save himself from tears? This year, he's gonna give his heart to someone special because screw her. The classic F you lyric to end all F you lyrics... Once bitten and twice shy I keep my distance But you still catch my eye Tell me, baby Do you recognize me? Well, it's been a year It doesn't surprise me And this. Ooh girl, you done wrong! A crowded room, friends with tired eyes I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice My god, I thought you were someone to rely on Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on WHAM!! Take that! George is the man! Go home and ruin someone else's life because my boy George Micheal aint taking no more of your shit. If you enjoyed this. Please consider sharing. Come on. It's Christmas! |
AuthorShawn McGovern grew up on a farm 15 miles from Toledo OH. His life long dream is to one day visit that magical city and tell all of his friends about it. Archives
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