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They’re calling it a comeback
Xmas won the war
Daddy had a heart attack like Christmases before
Chanukah isn’t even spoken about.
8 Days would take this family out.
Festivus is merely a meme
So the Atheists can put a little eggnog in their bloodstream
We’ve got racists and fascist and homophobic uncles and aunts
Stuffing themselves and splitting their pants
And then I see a child prance, presents under the tree
And xmas begins melting me.
Elder millennial malaise, notwithstanding
I’m a sucker. For yuletide branding.
NIce of you to join us at the table he has risen.
Get your diploma.
Make bettter decisions
Impending divorce, unwed father to be.
The holidays give all your dirty secrets amnesty.
But every December 19th or so, Xmas begins melting me.
Complacent and stagnant. The patriarchs telegraphing their stance.
Sunning themselves, they drink into trance.
But then I see by random chance, the wrapping paper debris
And Xmas begins melting me
Perfect cousins seeking praise, waists expanding
I keep working towards understanding
Nice of you to join us at the table, he has risen
Now serve your masters.
Eat my derision.
Second houses foreclosed. Bought a lemon jetski.
The Christmas sprit sets all of my dirty secrets free.
Well every December 19th or so, Christmas begins melting me.
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Matt's Letter to Santa
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Catbite - Gritty Holiday
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Gary's Letter to Santa
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RJ's Letter to Santa
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Dear Santa, Hope you get this letter and
I hope you can bring some great ska to me
My co-host Matt and our pal Gary
And more guests to bring on our podcast
Going in to the new year,
'Cause I want everyone to hear,
our show
It's so much fun to do!
Santa, there's more to add to my request
I just want an awesome scene for my friends
The rude, the weird, the punks, and the ones who dance
And all the folks that you see in the skank pit
though they can get a little rough
but we can't quite get enough,
good shows
I hate that but it's true
Can we get more tours with bands old and new?
Have more varied bills, and some more venues?
And more all ages too?
Saint Nick, sorry to go on so much
I'll just wrap it up in a little bit
Joke's wearing thin and no one gets it
In all the ways that I try promote ska
Could help that a few get through?
Happy Christams and Holidays
to you
I can't just stop here...
I won't just stop here...
I'd like to thank all of our fans
the patrons, and listeners and all the bands
You make my day when record
and release it out into the world
the tunes you bring, the love you give
time taken away from the life you live
to share with Matt and Gary and I
even Tara and Aaron from time to time
Thanks to the acts on this here comp
For blowing my mind at every stop
and if you're listening you'll perceive
that here's my heart upon my sleeve
If there's one thing I still believe in
It's Ska
-RJ
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