This Christmas
Sweetbox(스위트박스) Lyrics

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Chorus:
This Christmas I'll try to be good
No new year's champagne headaches
No resolutions
This Christmas I'll try to be good
No mistletoe make-outs
This time I promise...
Verse 1:

This year I won't give in to my old friend the holiday blues
And when I go home I won't let myself
Eat too much or argue with my mother
New Year's Eve I won't be sad and be jealous of all the happy couples
This year I'll grow up and I'll get over you
*repeat chorus*
Verse 2:
I won't be victimized
By Christmas sales or 2-4-1 offers
Won't max out my credit card
And then convince myself that I deserve to
Won't be the fool at the office party
Drink too much because I'm single
And this year I promise to (no no no)
Finally get over you
*repeat chorus*
Bridge:
This year (this year)
I'll be the good one (I'm gonna be a saint)
This year (yeah yeah) I'll try to be good (try to be try to be try to be)
This year (oh this year)
I'll be the good one (I'll feed the kids)
This year (Oh...)
I'll try to be good
*repeat chorus*
*repeat chorus*
I promise...
This Christmas...
Oh yeah...
No resolutions...
This Christmas I'll try to be good
No mistletoe make-outs

This time I promise...
This time I promise

Overall Meaning

The song "This Christmas" by Sweetbox explores the idea of making positive changes in one's life during the holiday season. The singer promises to try to be good this Christmas and not give in to the same old habits that have caused trouble in the past. She vows not to overindulge, argue with family members or feel jealous of happy couples during the holiday season. She also mentions that she will not be a victim of materialistic holiday sales, overuse her credit card or drink too much at the office holiday party. She promises to be a better version of herself and finally move on from a past failed relationship.

The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to grow up and be responsible by demonstrating self-control, humility, and self-awareness during this joyful season. She understands that the true essence of Christmas is not just about gifts, but also a time to make amends, positive transformations, and reconnect with the people she loves. By reflecting on her past mistakes and refraining herself from falling back into those same patterns, she can be a better version of herself and start the new year without any baggage.

Line by Line Meaning

This Christmas I'll try to be good
I will try to refrain from my bad habits and make good choices this holiday season.

No new year's champagne headaches
I will not indulge in excessive drinking on New Year's Eve and avoid the hangover the next day.

No resolutions
I will not make any promises to myself that I cannot keep and set unrealistic goals.

No mistletoe make-outs
I will not engage in any romantic encounters under the mistletoe.

This year I won't give in to my old friend the holiday blues
I will not let the holiday season get me down or cause me to feel lonely or depressed.

And when I go home I won't let myself eat too much or argue with my mother
I will practice self-control and avoid overeating during holiday meals and avoid conflicts with family members.

New Year's Eve I won't be sad and be jealous of all the happy couples
I will not feel down or envious of those in happy relationships on New Year's Eve.

This year I'll grow up and I'll get over you
I will move on from a past romantic relationship and mature emotionally.

I won't be victimized by Christmas sales or 2-4-1 offers
I will not fall prey to the temptation of holiday shopping deals and overspend on unnecessary items.

Won't max out my credit card and then convince myself that I deserve to
I will avoid accumulating excessive debt and not rationalize overspending as a reward for myself.

Won't be the fool at the office party drink too much because I'm single
I will not drink excessively at work-related holiday events because I am single and feeling lonely.

And this year I promise to (no no no) Finally get over you
I reaffirm my commitment to moving on from a past romantic relationship and not dwelling on it.

I'll be the good one (I'm gonna be a saint)
I will strive to be well-behaved, disciplined and virtuous during the holiday season.

This year (yeah yeah) I'll try to be good (try to be try to be try to be)
I will make an effort to make good choices and follow through with my commitments this holiday season.

I'll feed the kids
I will take responsibility for feeding and caring for children during the holiday season.

I promise...
I am making a sincere vow to myself to have a positive holiday season and make wise choices.

This Christmas...
During this upcoming holiday season...

Oh yeah...
Yes, I am committed to making the changes I need to have a good holiday season.

This time I promise...
I am reaffirming my commitment to making a positive change in my behavior this holiday season.

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Comments from YouTube:

Suhyeong Ahn

8y↑1

This song reminds me of good memories when i was in my 20s, oldies but goodies..still cool~!

Joshorty

13y↑3

everytime i listen to this album (After The Lights) - the Christmas tracks alone, i keep thinking it could be a world wide yearly traditional hit. too bad she's not mainstream popular. and sucks that album got no music videos at all