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Roman Alexander Lyrics

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She broke my heart on December 21, didn't even give me one mistletoe kiss
Left me cold as ice now that she's gone, all I got left written on my wish list
Is a hole in the wall, and a whole bourbon bottle
Yeah this Christmas is lookin' like I'm gonna

Get in the spirits one double at a time
Tie em on like ribbon round a present all damn night
Get string lights strung out till my blues turn red and green

I'm gonna sit here get lit like a dive bar Christmas tree

Oh yeah, Santa needs a break from his all night flying
I can use a little barstool company
Long as he puts her on the naughty list I'll
Get him a couple holly jolly rounds on me

Get in the spirits one double at a time
Tie em on like ribbon round a present all damn night
Get string lights strung out till my blues turn red and green
I'm gonna sit here get lit like a dive bar Christmas tree

(Aw, let's go boys)
I bet the whole damn town's gonna be here by closing time
(That's right)
We'll raise a glass and yell Merry Christmas to all
And to all a good night!
(Except for her)
And we'll

Get in the spirits one double at a time
Tie em on like ribbon round a present all damn night
Get string lights strung out till my blues turn red and green
I'm gonna sit here get lit like a dive bar Christmas tree

And if you're looking for me
You better know I'll be

right here get lit like a dive bar Christmas tree
(Anybody got a cigar? She ain't here, let's just go home)

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Roman Alexander reflects on a heartbreaking experience that occurred on December 21, a time when people generally look forward to special moments and connection. The singer reveals that their significant other broke their heart during this time, refusing to give them even a simple mistletoe kiss that represents the holiday season's warmth and affection. This betrayal leaves the singer feeling emotionally frozen, with only their shattered heart and unfulfilled wishes remaining.

Feeling empty and abandoned, the singer describes their current state as having a hole in the wall, symbolizing the void in their life. Seeking solace, they turn to a bottle of bourbon to drown their sorrows. The unrewarding experiences they've been through make it apparent that this Christmas will be a challenging one.

However, in an attempt to lift their spirits and find some joy amidst the pain, the singer decides to indulge in alcoholic drinks one after another. The act of tying them on like ribbons on a present becomes a metaphor for consuming alcohol excessively. They plan to prolong this festive celebration by stringing lights until their blue mood transforms into the colorful hues of red and green, bringing a temporary sense of cheer. Despite being surrounded by this artificial merriment, the singer humorously compares themselves to a dive bar Christmas tree, indicating that their joy may not be genuine or of the highest quality.

The lyrics take a humorous twist when the singer expresses a desire for Santa Claus to take a break from his continuous flying and join them at the bar. They offer to buy the weary Santa a few rounds of drinks, as long as his ex-partner is placed on the naughty list. This demonstrates the singer's strong resentment towards their former lover and their willingness to support Santa's judgment.

As the night progresses, the singer anticipates that the entire town will join them at the bar before closing time. It becomes a communal gathering where everyone raises their glasses and wishes each other a Merry Christmas. Excluding their ex-partner from the well-wishes only reinforces the singer's bitterness. In a final playful note, they humorously speculate that the person singing the song, most likely the singer, is ready to leave the bar, jokingly asking if anyone has a cigar to spark their departure.

Overall, these lyrics depict a humorous and tongue-in-cheek response to heartbreak during the holiday season. Roman Alexander employs metaphors and clever wordplay to showcase the singer's approach to healing their wounded heart, finding solace amidst the festive cheer by immersing themselves in alcohol and the company of others.

Line by Line Meaning

She broke my heart on December 21, didn't even give me one mistletoe kiss
My heart was shattered just before Christmas, she didn't show any affection or holiday spirit

Left me cold as ice now that she's gone, all I got left written on my wish list
Her departure has made me feel emotionally numb, the only thing I desire is her return

Is a hole in the wall, and a whole bourbon bottle
All I have is a physical reminder of my pain (a hole in the wall) and alcohol to numb my sorrows (a whole bourbon bottle)

Yeah this Christmas is lookin' like I'm gonna
This Christmas is shaping up to be a difficult and lonely one for me

Get in the spirits one double at a time
I will consume alcohol to lift my spirits, one drink at a time

Tie em on like ribbon round a present all damn night
I will continue drinking throughout the night, similar to how one decorates a present with ribbons

Get string lights strung out till my blues turn red and green
I will keep string lights illuminated until my feelings of sadness (blues) transform into holiday cheer (red and green)

I'm gonna sit here get lit like a dive bar Christmas tree
I will remain seated and intoxicated, resembling a dive bar's Christmas tree

Oh yeah, Santa needs a break from his all night flying
Even Santa Claus gets tired from his continuous flying on Christmas Eve

I can use a little barstool company
I could benefit from the companionship of others at the bar

Long as he puts her on the naughty list I'll
As long as Santa punishes her by placing her on the naughty list, I'll be satisfied

Get him a couple holly jolly rounds on me
I'll buy Santa a few festive drinks as a gesture of appreciation

I bet the whole damn town's gonna be here by closing time
I'm confident that the entire town will gather at the bar before it closes

We'll raise a glass and yell Merry Christmas to all
Together, we will toast and enthusiastically wish everyone a Merry Christmas

And to all a good night!
And I hope everyone has a pleasant night, except for her

And we'll

Get in the spirits one double at a time
We will continue consuming alcohol to lift our spirits, one drink at a time

Tie em on like ribbon round a present all damn night
We will keep drinking throughout the night, similar to how one decorates a present with ribbons

Get string lights strung out till my blues turn red and green
We will keep string lights illuminated until our feelings of sadness (blues) evolve into holiday cheer (red and green)

I'm gonna sit here get lit like a dive bar Christmas tree
I will remain seated and intoxicated, resembling a dive bar's Christmas tree

And if you're looking for me
If you're searching for my whereabouts

You better know I'll be
You should know that I will

right here get lit like a dive bar Christmas tree
I will be present, getting intoxicated like a dive bar's Christmas tree

Anybody got a cigar? She ain't here, let's just go home
Does anyone have a cigar? Since she isn't here, we should simply leave and return home

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTONIO ALEXANDER

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