MxPx started as three 15-year-old kids calling themselves Magnified Plaid pounding out music inspired by and similar to The Descendents and other Southern California punk rock bands. They didn’t really love their band name, however, which was a tribute to the original guitarist’s penchant for wearing one particularly loud plaid shirt. Consequently, the name was abbreviated to M.P., but in Yuri’s handwriting, periods become “X“‘s and since he made up the show posters for the band, the four-letter moniker stuck.
Andy Husted, the former guitarist, left the band in 1995 to continue college.
Andy was replaced by Tom to solidify the line-up that would take the band into their post-teen years. Maybe Tom’s background as a drummer made up for his relative inexperience playing guitar (he had only played for a year at the time). He and Yuri lock into backbreakingly fast rhythms that rank with vintage Minor Threat for speed and percussive attack. Mike then adds to the mix his signature sing-along melodies that call to mind SoCal punk bands from the early ’80s.
Bremerton had been a town most famous for its naval shipyards until MxPx caught the attention of Tooth & Nail Records when they played a “showcase” for the T&N label in 1993 in Herrera’s parents’ garage. Mike Herrera had practiced so much before the first show, he lost his voice.
MxPx released three albums with Tooth & Nail Records: Pokinatcha in 1994, Teenage Politics in 1995, and Life in General in 1996. After a falling out with Tooth & Nail, MxPx left the label and signed with A&M Records.
In July 2010 drummer Yuri Ruley announced he would be retiring from the band to focus on his family. Ruley played his last show with the band in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 18, 2010. In a recent video message from Mike, he stated that Tom and Yuri have both finished touring full time, but will continue to play one-off shows with the band.
Coming Home for Christmas
MxPx Lyrics
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I'll explain it in this song
The only time you ever see me is
When you decorate the Christmas tree
I've been gone so long
I'll explain it in this song
The lonely time you ever see me is
When you decorate the Christmas tree
15 minutes I'll be touching down
If only back in town to unpack
My bags and settle down
I'm coming home for Christmas
I'll be home real soon
And I'm getting anxious
I'll be sleepin' in and
Hangin' with my friends
Watering the family tree
Keeping my favourites company
Checking my list twice, who's been naughty
Who's been nice
Shop accordingly, buying gifts for friends
Family and me i'm coming home for Christmas
I'll be home real soon
And I'm getting anxious
Coming home, so don't you worry
Maybe if I'm lucky, i'll be early
The lyrics to MxPx's song "Coming Home for Christmas" depict a sense of longing and anticipation for the holiday season. The singer expresses that they have been away for a long time and will explain their absence through this song. They acknowledge that the only time they are truly present is when they come home to join their loved ones in decorating the Christmas tree. The lyrics capture the feeling of being disconnected from family and friends due to distance or other commitments.
The first verse highlights the singer's absence and their intention to convey their emotions through this song. They emphasize that their presence is rarely seen except during the Christmas season when they actively participate in the festivities. The second verse creates a vivid image of the singer's return home, mentioning that they will be landing in 15 minutes and are anxious to arrive. They express their excitement about unpacking their bags, settling down, sleeping in, and spending time with friends and family.
The chorus emphasizes the central theme of the song: the singer's eagerness to come home for Christmas. They assert that they will be home soon and express their growing anticipation. The bridge adds a touch of humor as the singer mentions watering the family tree and keeping their favorite ornaments company. They also mention the tradition of checking the naughty and nice list and shopping for gifts for friends, family, and themselves. The final line of the bridge reveals the hope of an early arrival, expressing the author's desire to make it home sooner if they are fortunate.
Overall, "Coming Home for Christmas" captures the emotions of longing, excitement, and connection that are often associated with the holiday season. It reflects the common experience of being away from loved ones for extended periods but eagerly anticipating the joy and warmth of coming home for Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been gone so long
I've been away for a significant amount of time
I'll explain it in this song
I'll express my reasons for being gone through this song
The only time you ever see me is
The only occasion you get to see me is
When you decorate the Christmas tree
When you engage in the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree
Going restless
Feeling restless and unsettled
15 minutes I'll be touching down
In just 15 minutes, I'll be landing
If only back in town to unpack
If only to return in town to unpack my belongings
My bags and settle down
My bags and finally find a place to settle down
I'm coming home for Christmas
I'm returning home specifically for Christmas
I'll be home real soon
I'll arrive at home very soon
And I'm getting anxious
And I'm becoming eager and excited
I'll be sleepin' in and
I'll be able to sleep in and relax
Hangin' with my friends
Spending time with my friends
Watering the family tree
Nurturing and caring for the family bond
Keeping my favourites company
Providing companionship to my loved ones
Checking my list twice, who's been naughty
Reviewing my list twice to identify who has misbehaved
Who's been nice
Who has been kind and behaved well
Shop accordingly, buying gifts for friends
Shop accordingly, purchasing presents for my friends
Family and me
And for my family and myself
I'm coming home for Christmas
I'm returning home specifically for Christmas
I'll be home real soon
I'll arrive at home very soon
And I'm getting anxious
And I'm becoming eager and excited
Coming home, so don't you worry
Coming back home, so don't worry about me
Maybe if I'm lucky, I'll be early
Perhaps, if fortunate, I'll arrive earlier than expected
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Erik Panjoj
About to go on 2020, regardless of how I've evolved in my music taste, this will always be played at my household
cauleyhog
This needs to be back on Spotify pronto.
Paul Connor
Definitely my favorite of all the MxPx Christmas songs
Theodora Viana
The bells in the end are so beautiful
Cristian Alexander Zapata Pardo
I Love It <3
Rogelio Carvajal
Classic Xmas song by mxpx... maybe The ever passing moment era.
TEEN1DOL
Classic
Oesed
Here every year
andrew harry
2020 xmas? everyone?