Holiday Sunrise
Rancid (USA) Lyrics

The song "Holiday Sunrise" by Rancid speaks of the feeling of loneliness and desperation during the holiday season. The singer of the song packs all his belongings on Christmas Eve, feeling sad and alone. As he drinks his scotch, his mind wanders and he reflects on his life. He cries for not having shoes until he meets a man with no feet, realizing that things could always be worse. In the end, he has an epiphany, as he sees the sun rise on a holiday morning. He realizes that he has no alibis and accepts his sins, knowing that he will have to take his chances when he's dead.

The song reflects on the darker side of the holidays, where not everyone is surrounded by love and joy. It speaks of the loneliness and pain that some people may feel during the season. The lyrics use a simple metaphor of the sunrise to show that the singer has reached a point of acceptance, and that there is hope even in the darkest of times. The song's message is that even when things seem hopeless, there is a chance for redemption and a new beginning.