Finale
Rebecca Luker Kay Walbye Michael De Vries and Company Lyrics

Christmas bells are ringing
The festive holiday season has arrived

Christmas bells are ringing
The community is coming together to celebrate Christmas

Christmas bells are ringing
The joyful sound of the bells brings a sense of unity and happiness

How time flies
The passing of time can be surprising and unexpected

When compassion dies
Lack of empathy and kindness can lead to negative outcomes

No stocking, no candy canes
Symbolic items of Christmas are missing, creating a sense of loss or deprivation

No gingerbread, no safety net
The traditional sweet treat and sense of security are both absent

No loose change, no change, no
There is no spare money or possibility for improvement

Santa Claus is coming
The hope of Santa Claus coming with gifts and happiness

'Cause Santa Claus ain't coming
The disappointment and realization that Santa Claus cannot provide everything

No room at the Holiday Inn again
The lack of availability and accommodation for the holidays

Well, maybe next year or when
There is still a glimmer of hope for future holiday experiences

December twenty-fourth, ten p.m.
The specific date and time of the events unfolding

Eastern standard time
The time zone where the events are taking place

I can't believe a year went by so fast
The surprise of how quickly time has passed

Time to see, what we have time to see
Making the most of the present moment, within the limitations of time

Turn the projector on first shot roger
Beginning the visual storytelling of the night's events

With the fender guitar he just got out of hock
Using the newly retrieved guitar to create music for the evening

When he sold the car
The means by which he retrieved the guitar

That took him away and back
The significance of his journey and the guitar's return

I found my song
The discovery of artistic creativity and inspiration

He found his song
Another character discovers their passion and purpose

If he could just find Mimi
The desire to reconnect with the character Mimi

I tried you know I tried
The effort and attempt to find Mimi

Fade in on mark
A new scene in the story is beginning

Who's still in the dark
The character Mark is still lacking in understanding or clarity

But he's got great footage
Despite his confusion, Mark has captured valuable footage for the screening

Which he's cut together
The editing work that Mark has done to create the final product

To screen tonight
The final presentation of the video is happening tonight

In honor of Benny's wife
The video is in remembrance of Benny's loved one

Muffy, Alison
The names of individuals involved in the video production

Pulling Benny out of the east village location
Benny's relocation from his previous home in the neighborhood of East Village

Then again, maybe we won't screen it tonight
An uncertainty that the screening will happen as planned

I wonder how Alison found out about Mimi?
A curiosity regarding how Mimi came to be known by Alison

Maybe a bird told her or an angel
A whimsical suggestion of the origin of Alison's knowledge

I had a little hunch you could use, a little 'flow
A revelation that could be helpful in the situation

Tutoring again? Negative
A response to a question or assumption regarding tutoring

Back at you? No, no you, no
A reversal of blame and responsibility in the conversation

I rewired the ATM at the food emporium
A confession of hacking into an ATM machine

To provide an honorarium to anyone with the code
The intention behind the ATM rewiring was to provide payment to someone with the access code

The code, well
The information necessary for accessing the ATM funds

A N G E L
The code is the name of the character Angel

Yet robin hooding isn't the solution
The act of stealing from the wealthy to give to the poor is not a sustainable solution

The powers that be must be undermined
A belief that the current system of power must be dismantled

Where they dwell in a small exclusive
The location where those in power reside is small and restricted

Gourmet institution
A reference to the wealthy and high-end establishments where power figures frequent

Where we overcharge the wealthy, clientèle
An acknowledgment that the restaurant serves a wealthy customer base and charges high prices

Let's open up a restaurant in Santa Fe
A dream of a different life and location

With a private corner banquette in the back
A specific detail of the imagined restaurant

We'll make it yet, we'll somehow get to Santa Fe
A determination to achieve the goal of a new life in a new location

But you'd miss New York before you could unpack
The realization that the city of New York holds a significant place of importance

Mark, Roger, anyone? Help
A plea for assistance from those nearby

Maureen?
A reference to the character Maureen, who may be able to provide help

It's Mimi, I can't get her up the stairs
The character Mimi needs help and support in climbing stairs

No, she was huddled in the park in the dark
Mimi's location and condition before being brought inside

And she was freezing and begged to come here
An explanation for why Mimi was brought inside

Over here, oh, god
A realization of the severity of the situation

Got a light, I know you, you're shivering
Concern for Mimi's well-being and comfort

She's been living on the street
A revelation of Mimi's circumstances and hardships

We need some heat
A recognition of the basic human need for warmth

I'm shivering
A personal experience of the cold and discomfort in the situation

We can buy some wood and something to eat
A practical solution for providing warmth and sustenance

I'm afraid she needs more than heat
The dire situation of Mimi's health requires medical attention

I heard that
Acknowledgment of the previous statement

Collins will call for a doctor, honey
A plan of action to help Mimi's condition

Don't waste your money on mimi, me, me
A plea to not spend resources on those who are not worthy, including oneself

Hello-911? I'm on hold
The difficulty and frustration of trying to receive medical help

Cold, cold, would you light my candle
An interaction between characters that involves a request for help

Yes, we'll, oh God, find a candle
A willingness and effort to provide assistance

I should tell you
The need for honesty and transparency in relationships

I should tell you
The repetition of the need for open communication

I should tell you
The continuation of the idea of telling the truth

I should tell you
The repetition emphasizes the importance of honesty

Benny wasn't any
A revelation about the character Benny

Shh, I know
Acknowledgment and understanding of the situation

I should tell you why I left
A promise to explain one's actions and choices

It wasn't, 'cause I didn't
An explanation that there was a reason behind the departure

I know, I should tell you
A sense of obligation to share the truth

I should tell you
A final repetition of the need for honesty in relationships

I should tell you, I love you
The ultimate confession of profound emotion and feeling

Who do you think you are?
A challenging and confrontational question

Leaving me alone with my guitar
A feeling of abandonment and betrayal

Hold on there's something you
A moment of realization and insight

Should here
A message that should be received and understood

It isn't much but it took all year
An offering of something valuable and significant despite its small size