sometimes christmas is hard
Wrabel Lyrics

It's getting cold and the fire's getting warmer
The season is changing and getting colder, but people are starting to light fires to keep warm

Atop the tree, there's a star
A star is placed on the top of a Christmas tree for decoration

Yeah I know it's the happiest season
Christmas is typically known as the most joyous time of the year

But sometimes Christmas is hard
Despite the positive sentiments typically associated with Christmas, it can also be a difficult time for some people

On the streets, saw some people, they were singing
There were individuals singing while out in public

Holding candles in the dark
These individuals had candles and were holding them while it was dark outside

There could be 'bout a million different reasons
There are many possible reasons why someone may find Christmas to be a difficult time

Sometimes Christmas is hard
Reiteration of the fact that Christmas can be difficult for some people

If you lost someone and the empty chair reminds you
If someone has lost a loved one, an empty chair at the Christmas gathering may serve as a reminder of their absence

You can't be yourself with your family around you
When surrounded by family during the holiday season, it can sometimes be difficult to express one's true emotions or feelings

I just hope this helps and I promise you are not alone
The singer hopes that his song will help those who find Christmas difficult and assures them that they are not alone in their struggles

All the gifts put in boxes wrapped in ribbon
Gifts are typically wrapped in decorative boxes and ribbons

Your name is written on the card
A card is typically attached to a gift with the recipient's name written on it

But some things in life, you can't be given
While gifts are nice, certain aspects of life cannot be simply given or received

Yeah, sometimes Christmas is hard
Restating that Christmas can be a difficult time for some individuals

Merry Christmas to you
A common greeting given during the holiday season

If you lost someone and the empty chair reminds you
Repeating an earlier line that acknowledges the pain of those who have lost loved ones during the Christmas season

You can't be yourself with your family around you
Restating that individuals may feel like they cannot express themselves properly around family during this time of year

I just hope this helps and I promise you are not alone
Repeating the message of hope and assurance to those who may be struggling