Farewell December
Matt Nathanson Lyrics


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I like the way the streetlights finger paint your body.
Fireworks off the roof glowing in your eyes.
Wearing my jacket, voice like an angel h-hey hey.
I felt alive, for the first time in my life.
I held you tight, and the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne.
Where gearing meets the sea, you turned and said to me, this year year was ours.
Farewell December.
Ship lights look like stars stars out in the distance.
We're as young now as we're ever gonna be.
Your hand in my pocket, heart like a rocket, h-hey hey.
I felt alive, for the first time in my life.
I held you tight, and the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne.
The sky was turning blue, like movie endings do, this year was
Ours, ours, ours.
Farewell December.
Faster faster, slip this disaster.
We go faster faster, slip this disaster.
We go faster faster, slip this disaster.
Faster faster, lost in your laughter.
Oh.
I felt alive for the first time in my life.
I held you tight, and the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne.
The sky was turning blue, like movie endings do, this year was
Ours, ours, ours.
Farewell December.





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Farewell December

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Farewell December" by Matt Nathanson are a beautiful reminiscence of a romantic relationship that occurred during the holiday season. The first two lines describe an intimate moment when the couple is bathed in the warm, colorful light of streetlights and fireworks, and the singer is seemingly captivated by the sight of the person they are with. The use of the term "finger paint" suggests a playful and innocent relationship, while the phrase "glowing in your eyes" conveys a sense of admiration and affection.


The second verse continues with a description of the couple's physical closeness, with the singer wearing their partner's jacket and feeling alive in a way they never have before. The use of the word "rocket" in the phrase "heart like a rocket" suggests a sense of urgency and intensity in their emotional connection. The chorus expresses the singer's gratitude for the relationship, with the lyrics "this year was ours" implying a sense of ownership and exclusivity. The final verse brings the song to a close with the repetition of the phrase "faster faster" and a declaration of the singer's happiness and love.


Overall, "Farewell December" is a beautiful and heartfelt love song set against the backdrop of the holiday season. The lyrics evoke a sense of warmth, familiarity, and comfort, and celebrate the joy and solace that can be found in romantic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I like the way the streetlights finger paint your body.
I admire the way the streetlights shine on your body.


Fireworks off the roof glowing in your eyes.
The fireworks on the roof illuminate your eyes.


Wearing my jacket, voice like an angel h-hey hey.
You are wearing my jacket and your voice sounds heavenly.


I felt alive, for the first time in my life.
Being with you made me feel alive for the first time ever.


I held you tight, and the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne.
I held you tightly and the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne in the background.


Where gearing meets the sea, you turned and said to me, this year year was ours.
You turned to me where the gears met the sea and said that this year was ours.


Farewell December.
Goodbye December.


Ship lights look like stars stars out in the distance.
The ship lights look like stars in the distance.


We're as young now as we're ever gonna be.
We are young right now and we won't stay young forever.


Your hand in my pocket, heart like a rocket, h-hey hey.
Your hand is in my pocket and my heart feels like a rocket.


The sky was turning blue, like movie endings do, this year was Ours, ours, ours.
The sky was turning blue, like movie endings do, and this year belonged to us.


Faster faster, slip this disaster. We go faster faster, slip this disaster. We go faster faster, slip this disaster. Faster faster, lost in your laughter. Oh.
We need to go faster to forget this disaster, we are lost in your laughter.


I felt alive for the first time in my life.
Being with you made me feel alive for the first time ever.


I held you tight, and the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne.
I held you tightly and the crowd sang Auld Lang Syne in the background.


The sky was turning blue, like movie endings do, this year was Ours, ours, ours.
The sky was turning blue, like movie endings do, and this year belonged to us.


Farewell December.
Goodbye December.


Oh oh oh Farewell December
Goodbye December.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN THOMAS HARDING, MATT ADAM NATHANSON, JACOB SCOTT SINCLAIR

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