This Time
M.B & E.D.A Lyrics
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The saccharine smell of cheer
It's easy to hate this time of year
The sparkle is absent from the stars
A commercial and bourgeois affair
So why should you care
They make it so easy to hate this time of year
You're spending money you don't have
I wish I could see this as a new start
But I don't
The emphasis on togetherness
Is a spike in your stomach and now that you are alone
They make it so easy to hate this time of year
This is my chance to be the person I've wanted to be
But it's easy
Yeah, it's easy
Oh, it's easy to hate this time of year
The lyrics to M.B & E.D.A's song "This Time" explore the tension and conflicting emotions that many people experience during the holiday season. The opening lines set the tone for the song, describing the "saccharine smell of cheer" that can feel overwhelming and inauthentic. The singer acknowledges how "easy" it is to hate this time of year, whether due to the commercialization and materialism that seem to dominate, or the pressure to feel a certain way (happy, grateful, etc.) even if one doesn't.
The chorus of the song reflects this tension, as the singer acknowledges the desire to "see this as a new start" but ultimately acknowledging that "it's easy to hate this time of year." The emphasis on togetherness can feel like a "spike in your stomach" when you are feeling alone or disconnected. Yet, the final lines of the song reveal a glimmer of hope - "This is my chance to be the person I've wanted to be."
Overall, this song is a poignant reflection on the complexity of emotions that many people feel during the holiday season. It acknowledges the various reasons why it can be difficult to embrace this time of year fully, while also holding space for the possibility of growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's easy to hate this time of year
The singer finds it effortless to despise the holiday season.
The saccharine smell of cheer
The excessive sweetness and artificiality of holiday cheer is overwhelming.
It's easy to hate this time of year
The singer reiterates that they have no difficulty hating this season.
The sparkle is absent from the stars
The excitement and magic of the season is non-existent.
A commercial and bourgeois affair
The holiday season has become too commercial, elitist and out of touch with reality.
So why should you care
The singer questions why anyone should bother caring about this season.
They make it so easy to hate this time of year
The singer blames external factors for how easy it is to hate this season.
You're spending money you don't have
People are forced to spend money they cannot afford during this season.
If you even have that
Not everyone has money to spend in the first place, further adding to the difficulties of the season.
I wish I could see this as a new start
The artist wishes they could view this season as a chance for renewal or change.
But I don't
However, the singer cannot seem to muster up any positivity towards the holiday season.
The emphasis on togetherness
The pressure to be with loved ones during this season is overwhelming.
Is a spike in your stomach and now that you are alone
The feeling of being alone during this season is painful for the singer.
They make it so easy to hate this time of year
The singer once again blames external factors for making it easy to hate this season.
This is my chance to be the person I've wanted to be
Despite all the negativity surrounding the season, the singer sees it as an opportunity for self-improvement.
But it's easy
However, it is still easy for the artist to fall into the trap of hating this season.
Yeah, it's easy
The artist reiterates that it is very easy to hate this season.
Oh, it's easy to hate this time of year
The song ends with the singer stating once again that it is effortless to hate this holiday season.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Michael McGowan
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