Christmas
Blink Lyrics


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I hate to be a downer
But I spent too many hours
Crossing days off the calendar
It don't mean nothing to me

I'm burned out like lights on a tree
Old songs, can't listen to these
Fake a smile, but all I can see
Is empty boxes and trees

Another year not in a coffin
Growing up or whatever you call it
Sometimes you get what you got
But it's not what you wanted at all
This is not another Christmas song
(Fa la la la, fa la la la)
This is not another Christmas

Why can't we get divorced for Christmas?
'Cause it just isn't the same
(It just isn't the same)
I miss the nights that we got twisted
I miss fucking in the rain
(I miss fucking in the rain)

And now (now) you're always angry
And I'm always saying, "I'm sorry"
Depression's such a lonely business
Why can't we get divorced for Christmas?

Another year not in a coffin
Growing up or whatever you call it
Sometimes you get what you got
But it's not what you wanted at all
This is not another Christmas song
(Fa la la la, fa la la la)
This is not another Christmas song
(Fa la la la, fa la la la)
This is not another Christmas song

Another year not in a coffin
Growing up or whatever you call it
Sometimes you get what you got
But it's not what you wanted at all
This is not another Christmas song

Another year not in a coffin
Growing up or whatever you call it
Sometimes you get what you got
But it's not what you wanted at all
This is not another Christmas

Another year not in a coffin
Growing up or whatever you call it
Sometimes you get what you got




But it's not what you wanted at all
This is not another Christmas song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Christmas" by Blink-182 is a sad and lamenting song about the holidays. The song is about someone who is not in the holiday spirit, despite the fact that it is Christmas. The singer starts off by saying that they have been crossing off the days until Christmas, but it means nothing to them. They are burnt out like lights on a tree, and they can't bear to listen to the old songs that are playing. They fake a smile, but all they see are empty boxes and trees.


The singer then talks about how they miss the old days, when they would get "twisted" and have sex in the rain. Now, however, things are different. The singer's partner is always angry, and they are always saying sorry. The singer is battling depression and wishes they could get divorced for Christmas. The song ends with the singer saying that this is not another Christmas song.


This song has a melancholic tone, which is strange for a Christmas song. The lyrics highlight how even during the most joyful time of the year, some people can feel very alone and disconnected from the holiday spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

I hate to be a downer
I don't want to dampen the mood


But I spent too many hours
But I've spent way too much time


Crossing days off the calendar
Marking off days on the calendar


It don't mean nothing to me
It doesn't mean anything to me


I'm burned out like lights on a tree
I'm exhausted, like lights on a Christmas tree


Old songs, can't listen to these
I can't listen to these old Christmas songs


Fake a smile, but all I can see
I try to smile, but all I see


Is empty boxes and trees
Are empty boxes and bare trees


Another year not in a coffin
Another year alive and not dead


Growing up or whatever you call it
Getting older or whatever you want to call it


Sometimes you get what you got
Sometimes you end up with what you have


But it's not what you wanted at all
But it's not what you wanted


This is not another Christmas song
This isn't just another typical Christmas song


Why can't we get divorced for Christmas?
Why can't we just get divorced during the holiday season?


'Cause it just isn't the same
Because it's just not the same


I miss the nights that we got twisted
I miss the nights when we got drunk or high


I miss fucking in the rain
I miss having sex in the rain


And now (now) you're always angry
And now, you're always angry


And I'm always saying, "I'm sorry"
And I'm always apologizing


Depression's such a lonely business
Depression can be a very solitary experience


Another year not in a coffin
Another year alive and not dead


This is not another Christmas song
This isn't just another typical Christmas song




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Jennings, John Clark, Mark Hoppus, Matthew James Malpass, Matthew Thomas Skiba, Mike Skwark, Travis L. Barker

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@RegenKind

Outside the carolers start to sing
I can't describe the joy they bring
'Cause joy is something they don't bring me
My girlfriend is by my side
Pick her up while hanging sickles of ice
Their whiny voices get irritating
It's Christmas time again
So I stand with a dead smile on my face
Wondering how much of my time they'll waste
Oh god, I hate these Satan's helpers
And then I guess I must have snapped
Because I grabbed a baseball bat
And made them all run for shelter
It's Christmas time
Again
It's time to be nice to the people who
You can't stand, all year
I'm growing tired of this Christmas cheer
You people scare me
Please stay away from my home
If you don't wanna get me down
Just leave the presents and let me be alone
Well I guess it's not cool to freak on Christmas eve
Because the cops came and arrested me
They had an unfair advantage
And even though the jail didn't have a tree
Christmas came a night early
As a guy named Bubba unwrapped my package
It's Christmas time
Again
It's time to be nice to the people who
You can't stand, all year
I'm growing tired of this Christmas cheer
You people scare me
Please stay away from my home
If you don't wanna get me down
Just leave the presents and let me be alone
I won't be home
I won't be home for Christmas
I won't be home



All comments from YouTube:

@Jordan_waters89

who agrees this is a classic legit christmas song!?

@supraman_

me

@robslevin7555

ME

@nicolawhip2103

Yeah one of my favourites

@RobynTapps

I heard it on the radio tonight... so yeah.. its legit

@robslevin7555

Yes, yes , YES. Delighted . It's officially now , A Wonderful Christmas Time .

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@volnutt182

never forgotten to play this song on Christmas Eve for 19 years

@pierizio501

peace bro, happy to see you here again!

@MrSkreamDub

Was looking for this one ! Merry Christmas everyone

@billymanziel5666

What a legend

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