I’ve been listening to Christmas songs by Sufjan Stevens alongside ones by Nat King Cole, Sinatra, Guaraldi, and whatever iTunes has given away free so far. The following song fits my last post, I think.
That Was the Worst Christmas Ever!
by Sufjan Stevens
Going outside
Shoveling snow in the driveway, driveway
Taking our shoes
Riding a sled down the hill side, hill side
Can you say what you want?
Can you say what you want to be?
Can you be what you want?
Can you be what you are?
La la lala lalala
Our father yells
Throwing the gifts in the wood stove, wood stove
My sister runs away
Taking her books to the school yard, school yard
In time the snow will rise
In time the snow will rise
In time the Lord will rise
In time the Lord will rise
Silent night
Holy night
La la lala lalala
Silent night
Nothing feels right
La la lala lalala
Download the song here.
Lyrics via
Neat song. But I still prefer the Wilsons’ “Hey Santa.” Hwek hwek hwek!
Of course, the Wilsons!
Sufjan’s “Get Behind Me, Santa!” may change your mind though.