The Holiday Song Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Sanguiniphrenic 

Cover art for The Holiday Song lyrics by Pixies

Definitely agree the whole thing is about incestuous fantasies, and the guild and frusteration they bring him. Surprised I've seen a bit of confusion in the chorus...

This ain't no holiday But it always turns out this way Here I am, with my hand

Here he's saying, "this is no rare/special occaision, he always resorts to this-masturbating" and his increasing volume and stress just seem to convey the narrator's guilt, shame, and inability to control himself-and the angst it brings him-very well.

idk how people interpret my hand with getting beaten, idk what they think happens during abuse.