It's Christmas So We'll Stop Lyrics
Scott Hutchison notes: It's Christmas is about people deciding to be pleasant to one another for about a day, regardless of whether or not they actually get along the rest of the year. There's the same fallout after christmas as perhaps a night out where you end up in someone else's bed - the next day, after the drink has worn off and the warm lights are turned off, everything's just as shit as it was the day before and that feeling of comfort disappears. I feel like i have a similar relationship with christmas as i do with booze. Each make me feel nice in a fairly false way, and they are really the only two things i actually spend money on, aside from food. Its also about that total indulgence period, which always comes with the promise that you'll eat less, drink less and spend less really, really soon... always tomorrow. I feel its maybe healthier to live a little more consistently (not that i do), but often humans need excuses to be nice and giving and loving to one another, and Christmas is one of those times, for better or worse. Enjoy
Grant Hutchison's choir version of this is incredible
Does anyone else think that this might have something to do with WWI and how the French and Germans stopped fighting on Christmas?
I don't think it was intended to describe that event. But I think you can definitely interpret that meaning.
I don't think it was intended to describe that event. But I think you can definitely interpret that meaning.
I think it is hypocrisy to single out just one day to express love for our fellow humans. We should behave in this manner every day. Nevertheless, the fact that there is a day that allows us to forget the misgivings of our fellow man should be celebrated. At least we can get it right 1/365th of the time.
I think it is hypocrisy to single out just one day to express love for our fellow humans. We should behave in this manner every day. Nevertheless, the fact that there is a day that allows us to forget the misgivings of our fellow man should be celebrated. At least we can get it right 1/365th of the time.
That is what the song is about, and your interpretation is not only interesting, I think it is also very valid. ...
That is what the song is about, and your interpretation is not only interesting, I think it is also very valid. Thanks, because I hadn't thought of that way.
i think this song is beautiful, either way. i know this feeling, these certain days or occasions, when we're all exempt from the ordinary shit, and we can give ourselves a break, and we can justify simply doing nothing at all, and we all sort of come together and take comfort in the warmth... and, then, suddenly, the day is over, and the next day is the same as any other. when you're in it though, however rare the occasion, it's hard to believe it has to pass... and so fast.
this is my favorite part: in fact forget the entire year don't reflect just pretend and you won't feel scared you won't feel a thing 'cause it's all been tucked away
My favorite Christmas Song! This and I Believe in Father Christmas by ELP - perfectly sum up my feelings for this holiday.