Finale
Entire Company;John McDaniel Lyrics

Christmas bells are ringing
The holiday season has arrived and people are in good cheer

How time flies
Time seems to pass very quickly

When compassion dies
When empathy is lost or not present

No stocking, no candy canes
The usual holiday decorations and treats are absent

No gingerbread, no safety net
The sense of security that comes with the holiday season is absent

No loose change, no change, no
There is no money to spare or give

Santa Claus is coming
The hope that things will get better is still present

'Cause Santa Claus ain't coming
Despite the hope, things are not likely to get better

No room at the Holiday Inn again
No place to celebrate or stay

Well, maybe next year or when
Hope for better circumstances in the future

December twenty-fourth, ten p.m.
The night before Christmas

Eastern standard time
The time zone in which the events are taking place

I can't believe a year went by so fast
The speed with which time has passed is surprising

Time to see, what we have time to see
Time to take stock of the present moment

Turn the projector on first shot roger
Begin the slideshow with the first image

With the fender guitar he just got out of hock
Using the guitar he just retrieved from pawn

When he sold the car
Took this action to retrieve the guitar

That took him away and back
The car represented his sense of freedom and ability to travel

I found my song
The singer has found their artistic or personal voice

He found his song
Another character has found their artistic or personal voice

If he could just find Mimi
The character is in search of someone important to them

I tried you know I tried
The artist has put in effort towards finding this person

Fade in on mark
The focus of the story is shifting to another character, Mark

Who's still in the dark
Mark is left out of some aspect of the story or information

But he's got great footage
Despite this, Mark has gathered valuable visual material

Which he's cut together
He has edited this footage into a coherent form

To screen tonight
This edited footage will be shown to an audience

In honor of Benny's wife
The screening is dedicated to Benny's spouse

Muffy, Alison
Other characters are mentioned in relation to Benny or the screening

Pulling Benny out of the east village location
Attempting to help Benny move from his currently negative situation or place

Then again, maybe we won't screen it tonight
There is some uncertainty about whether the screening will occur

I wonder how Alison found out about Mimi?
The artist is questioning how another character discovered information about Mimi

Maybe a bird told her or an angel
Speculating about the source of the information

I had a little hunch you could use, a little 'flow
The artist is offering their intuition or energy

Tutoring again? Negative
The singer is declining a tutoring offer

Back at you? No, no you, no
The artist is turning down another offer or request

I rewired the ATM at the food emporium
The singer has manipulated the ATM machine at a grocery store

To provide an honorarium to anyone with the code
This action benefits others who know the code

The code, well
Referencing the security measure necessary to access these funds

A N G E L
The code necessary for access to the funds at the ATM

Yet robin hooding isn't the solution
The artist acknowledges that their actions are not a complete solution to the problem

The powers that be must be undermined
A broader societal change is necessary to truly address the issues at hand

Where they dwell in a small exclusive
The location of those in power is described as privileged and limited

Gourmet institution
Referencing a high-end establishment

Where we overcharge the wealthy, clientèle
The business model is to take advantage of wealthy customers

Let's open up a restaurant in Santa Fe
The artist suggests a plan for a new business venture

With a private corner banquette in the back
Including a specific design element in this proposed restaurant

We'll make it yet, we'll somehow get to Santa Fe
The artist expresses optimism about the possibility of success

But you'd miss New York before you could unpack
Acknowledging that leaving the city they are currently situated in would be difficult

Mark, Roger, anyone? Help
The singer is asking for assistance from others nearby

Maureen?
Referencing a character who may be able to help

It's Mimi, I can't get her up the stairs
A person named Mimi needs assistance with mobility

No, she was huddled in the park in the dark
Explaining the condition in which Mimi was found

And she was freezing and begged to come here
Mimi was in desperate need of warmth and shelter

Over here, oh, god
The singer is helping to move Mimi to a better location

Got a light, I know you, you're shivering
The artist is concerned about Mimi's wellbeing and comfort

She's been living on the street
Mimi has been homeless and exposed to the elements

We need some heat
It is necessary to provide warmth for Mimi's survival

I'm shivering
The singer is also feeling the cold

We can buy some wood and something to eat
The plan is to acquire the necessary supplies to create a warm environment

I'm afraid she needs more than heat
There are deeper issues at play which need to be addressed

I heard that
Acknowledgement of the statement

Collins will call for a doctor, honey
A character named Collins is taking action to help Mimi's health

Don't waste your money on mimi, me, me
The artist suggests not using resources on their own well-being in this moment

Hello-911? I'm on hold
The artist is attempting to seek emergency assistance

Cold, cold, would you light my candle
The singer is requesting help with creating warmth

Yes, we'll, oh God, find a candle
Assuring the singer that they will be able to find what they need

I should tell you
The artist is preparing to disclose something important

I should tell you
Repeating the importance of disclosing information

I should tell you
Further stressing the need for disclosure

I should tell you why I left
The singer is explaining their past actions to someone else

It wasn't, 'cause I didn't
Clarifying that their departure was not due to negative feelings

I know, I should tell you
Continuing to express the need for disclosure

I should tell you
Another instance of emphasizing the need for disclosure

I should tell you, I love you
The important information being disclosed is that the singer loves the listener

Who do you think you are?
The artist is challenging the listener's behavior or actions

Leaving me alone with my guitar
The listener has caused the artist to feel isolated or abandoned

Hold on there's something you
The singer has something to share with the listener

Should here
Emphasizing the importance of the upcoming information

It isn't much but it took all year
The artist is sharing a gift or message that meant a lot to them and required significant effort to create