This Christmas card is contrived

A mannequin looks more alive

Haven't meant a word I've written here

The page is full not one thing sincere



I can't, I can't

I can't, I can't take it

This is the time to smile,

I can't fake it

Please allow me the chance now

To break it down



It's not snow, It's rain coming down

And the lights are cool,

But they burn out

And I can't pull off the cheer

Not this year

Not this year

Not this year



When I look into the mirror

No happiness is present here

Not supposed to whine,

Not supposed to cry

Try to hold it in, but not this time



I can't, I can't

I can't, I can't take it

This is the time to smile,

I can't fake it

Please allow me the chance now

To break it down



It's not snow, It's rain coming down

And the lights are cool,

But they burn out

And I can't pull off the cheer

Not this year

Not this year

Not this year



Don't know, don't know

If you can hear me

I will, I will

Speak louder for you



No more whispering

Are you listening

I am pleading

I am pleading



I can't, I can't

I can't, I can't take it

This is the time to smile,

I can't fake it

Please allow me the chance now

To break it down



It's not snow, It's rain coming down

And the lights are cool,

But they burn out

And I can't pull off the cheer

Not this year

Not this year

Not this year

I can't, I can't



It's not snow, It's rain coming down

And the lights are cool,

But they burn out

And I can't pull off the cheer

Not this year

Not this year

Not this year

Not this year