Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Threelakes and the Flatland Eagles - “Christmas Night”
wwnbb.bandcamp.com/track/wwnbb-d10-christmas-night

Imagine a cold night. Small piles of snow at the side of the streets get dirty by the passing cars running home. Our eyes look at the screen and our fingers are typing fast on the keyboard, trying to spare some time we already know is not enough. We give in. Young happy couples wearing red scarves remind us why windows are decorated with lights, Christmas trees are dressed up and the smell of burned wood is in the air. A man in a big blue coat drags big bags of toys for his kids, a smile anticipates his happiness for the upcoming surprise. Imagine a distant family waiting for you. Imagine reaching them via Skype and glancing at the sloppy decorations that change the perception of a familiar place. The table is full of food and wine is flowing. We hope for it. We hope to grasp a bite of happiness at 20 Mb for second. But we’re still here, stuck in routine that makes us work even in the most magical night of the year. Magic. Here it is. Some steps on the ground-floor. Light steps. The door opens and shows a graceful silhouette. A face. Here you are!
You’re the solace and the joy that wet my cheeks.
You’re the love that washes the pain away.
You’re the reason why I can turn off the computer, spread my arms and embrace you.
You’re the Christmas that I’d lost but tonight I’ve found.

Lyrics:

‘GOTTA WORK ON THE 24TH
SMILING PEOPLE COMING HOME
WITH BIG PRESENTS FOR EACH CHILD
WRAPPED IN WHITE RED STRIPES
AND I’M NOT GOIN’ HOME BABE
ALL ALONE IN THIS CITY ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT
SEE YOU ALL IN A SKYPE CALL
SEE THE TOWN COVERED IN SNOW
SEE THE LIGHTS BURNING THE SKY
BURN SO HARD THEY MAKE ME BLIND
AND I’M NOT GOIN’ HOME BABE
ALL ALONE IN THIS CITY ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT
HEARD YOUR STEPS ON THE GROUND FLOOR
AFTER YOU GENTLY CLOSED THE DOOR
SAW YOUR FACE AND YOUR EYES
I WAS LOST NOW I’M FINE
AND I’M NOT GOIN’ HOME BABE
I’VE GOT YOU IN THIS CITY ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT
AND I’M NOT GOIN’ HOME BABE
IF YOU’LL STAY HERE WITH ME FOR CHRISTMAS NIGHT