December
Christopher Coleman Collective Lyrics


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December
Another 25th I won't remember
We'll get together but it won't be different
We'll drink until we feel the spirt

Our winter
That dusts the sea with flakes of snow
Makes mountains turn to ice and stone
That cuts and cracks this soul called home

But I'm holding on still
l'm holding on still

Forever
I've been waiting by the golden gate
For the perfect line that I might just say
To get my ticket somewhere miles away

But god never came
He left no message didn't call to explain
If he was busy or he was running late
Maybe his alarm just doesn't work these days

But I'm holding on still
l'm holding on still x2

Oh September
Give me something that I'll remember
Some water for these bones to dry
Some sparks to get this fire alive





l'm holding on still x4

Overall Meaning

The song "December" by Christopher Coleman Collective explores themes of loneliness, disappointment, and perseverance during the holiday season. The lyrics convey a sense of detachment and disillusionment with the holiday traditions, stating that "Another 25th I won't remember" and "We'll get together but it won't be different." The singer notes that they will try to find solace in alcohol, drinking until they feel "the spirit." The winter season is depicted as a harsh and unforgiving force that "cuts and cracks this soul called home." Despite this, the singer is holding on, waiting for something better to come along. The repeated refrain of "I'm holding on still" reinforces the idea that the singer is determined to persevere through their struggles and find hope even in the darkest of times.


Overall, the song offers a poignant commentary on the emotional toll that the holiday season can take on individuals who feel disconnected from the celebrations and festivities around them. It acknowledges the difficulties that people can face during this time of year, while also celebrating the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

December
The time of year where the singer forgets the holiday, drinks with friends, and things remain unchanged.


Another 25th I won't remember
The singer has forgotten so many holidays that the current one won't be any different.


We'll get together but it won't be different
The singer and their friends will reunite, but nothing is expected to change.


We'll drink until we feel the spirit
The group will drink until they feel the holiday spirit.


Our winter
The setting of the song in a wintery climate.


That dusts the sea with flakes of snow
The snow that falls in the ocean.


Makes mountains turn to ice and stone
The snow and cold weather freezes the mountains.


That cuts and cracks this soul called home
The weather is harsh, causing damage to the artist's soul.


But I'm holding on still
Despite everything, the artist is holding on.


I've been waiting by the golden gate
The artist is waiting for their chance to escape their current situation.


For the perfect line that I might just say
The singer is waiting for the right words to come to them before making their move.


To get my ticket somewhere miles away
The artist wants to escape to a distance location.


But god never came
The singer feels abandoned by a higher power.


He left no message didn't call to explain
The higher power did not leave a sign to explain its absence.


If he was busy or he was running late
The singer is confused by the absence of a higher power.


Maybe his alarm just doesn't work these days
The artist is considering that the higher power is simply falling out of practice.


Oh September
The start of a new season as summer comes to a close.


Give me something that I'll remember
The singer is hoping for something memorable to happen.


Some water for these bones to dry
The singer is also hoping for relief from feeling stagnant and unworthy of growth.


Some sparks to get this fire alive
The artist is hoping for a spark to reignite their inspiration and motivation.


I'm holding on still
The artist is still holding on, determined to find a way out of their current situation.




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