Please Come Home For Christmas
Leslie Odom Jr. (Holiday) Lyrics

Your annual Christmas card
Receiving your Christmas card every year

Not exactly a work of art, it seems more
Although I appreciate it, your card doesn't seem to hold as much meaning as it once did

Like a piece of work to me
It feels like a task or an obligation to send and receive these cards

A necessary chore
Sending Christmas cards is an important tradition for some, but it doesn't bring me as much joy as it used to

'Cause it was ages ago
It's been a long time since we were on good terms

At least that I know for sure
I'm not exactly sure how long it's been, but it's definitely been a while

That you accepted me for who I was
I remember feeling accepted by you in the past

Now there's sorrow in your face
I can see the sadness in your expression

Caused by the error of my ways
I know that I've made mistakes that have hurt you

You probably felt kind
I'm sure you meant well

When you sent me this reminder
Sending the Christmas card was probably a way for you to reach out to me

Of how my love isn't mine
Your card reminded me that our love isn't as strong as it once was

'Cause you wrote only one name
You only wrote your own name on the card

Will you stop playing this game some time?
I'm hoping that one day we can move past this and rebuild our relationship

It's really gotten old
This pattern of hurt and disappointment has become tiresome

You tell me I'm in your hearts
You assure me that you still care about me

And then write on your Christmas cards
But your actions show otherwise

"Merry Christmas, merry merry Christmas
Your Christmas card wishes me a happy holiday

Merry Christmas to you but not to you"
But the card only includes well wishes for yourself

"Merry Christmas, merry merry Christmas
Your card reminds me of the holiday season

Here's one ticket home" when we are two
But your card only invites one of us to come home for the holidays

Now I will answer this coldness
I'm going to respond to your distant behavior

With a brash of boldness you
I'm going to be bold in my response

Haven't seen in me yet and there's nothing
You haven't seen this side of me before

You can do
You can't change my response

And when you'll read this letter
When you receive this letter from me

I will already feel better like I have
I already feel a release after writing this letter

Never felt before, I wonder
I'm curious about what the future will hold

No longer why
I no longer wonder why things have become so strained between us

Now this year don't wait for me
I won't be coming home for the holidays this year

Cause here's a change of key
I'm changing things up and breaking the cycle

I won't come home for Christmas
I won't be joining you for the holiday

I won't come home for Christmas
I won't be spending the holidays with you

I won't come home for Christmas
I've made my decision and won't be changing my mind

Not alone
I won't be the only one choosing to spend the holidays elsewhere