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Of Christmas

by The Power

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1.
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart  But the very next day you gave it away  This year, to save me from tears  I'll give it to someone special  Once bitten and twice shy  I keep my distance  But you still catch my eye  Tell me, baby  Do you recognize me?  Well, it's been a year  It doesn't surprise me  (Merry Christmas!) I wrapped it up and sent it  With a note saying, "I love you, " I meant it  Now, I know what a fool I've been  But if you kissed me now  I know you'd fool me again  Last Christmas, I gave you my heart  But the very next day you gave it away  This year, to save me from tears  I'll give it to someone special  A crowded room, friends with tired eyes  I'm hiding from you, and your soul of ice  My god, I thought you were someone to rely on  Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on  A face on a lover with a fire in his heart  A man under cover but you tore me apart  Now, I've found a real love you'll never fool me again  Last Christmas, I gave you my heart  But the very next day you gave it away  This year, to save me from tears  I'll give it to someone special  On the first day of Christmas, I gave you my heart  But the very next day you gave it away  This year, to save me from tears  I'll give it to someone...
2.
I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day in the morning. And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day? And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning? The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day in the morning. Pray, wither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; Pray, wither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning? O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas Day in the morning. And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day in the morning. And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning. And all the souls on earth shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the souls on earth shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning. Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas Day in the morning.
3.
It was almost Christmas time, there I stood in another line Tryin' to buy that last gift or two, not really in the Christmas mood Standing right in front of me was a little boy waiting anxiously Pacing 'round like little boys do And in his hands he held a pair of shoes And his clothes were worn and old, he was dirty from head to toe And when it came his time to pay I couldn't believe what I heard him say: Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my mama, please It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size Could you hurry, sir, daddy says there's not much time You see she's been sick for quite a while And I know these shoes would make her smile And I want her to look beautiful if mama meets Jesus tonight He counted pennies for what seemed like years Then the cashier said, "son, there's not enough here" He searched his pockets frantically Then he turned and he looked at me and said, "Mama made Christmas good at our house Though most years she just did without Tell me Sir, what am I going to do, Somehow I've got to buy her these Christmas shoes" So I laid the money down, I just had to help him out And I'll never forget the look on his face when he said "Mama's gonna look so great" Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my mama, please It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size Could you hurry, sir, daddy says there's not much time You see she's been sick for quite a while And I know these shoes would make her smile And I want her to look beautiful if mama meets Jesus tonight There must have been some magic in those Christmas shoes he found For when he placed them on his mom's feet she began to dance around? "Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my mama, please It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size" It was at this moment, our hero realized he was being swindled... Could you hurry, sir, daddy says there's not much time You see, she's been sick for quite a while And I know these shoes would make her smile And I want her to look beautiful if mama meets Jesus... "Wait a second, why does your mom want Air Jordans?" ...Tonight!!!
4.
Nog Song 03:42
You want a beverage so sumptuous Decadent, elegant, luxurious So you open the door, look in the fridge But your nog expired in ‘96. Chumps buy it in a box Just follow these steps like connect the dots Soon you, too, can drink it on the rocks, And you’ll be livin’ la vida yolk-a Put 4 egg yolks in a cup cup cup Beat them up up up Sugar on top top top And then you beat ‘em again Blend in milk and cream. Yum yum Nutmeg and rum rum rum Then you’re done Let me drink that nog Keep some in your freezer - dun duh dun duh Give it to your neighbor - dun duh dun duh Feed it to a tiny dog. That nog n-nog nog nog Take it everywhere you go - dun duh dun duh If you’re ever running low - uh oh uh oh You can always make some mo’ That nog n-nog nog nog You want a beverage so sumptuous Something to commemorate Festivus? Well, raise your glass to winter cheer, And watch that nog inflate your rear It’s loaded with cholesterol Enjoy it while you deck the halls Don’t be a hog; just share the nog We wish you a merry Christmas Put 4 egg yolks in a cup cup cup Beat them up up up Sugar on top top top And then you beat ‘em again Blend in milk and cream. Yum yum Nutmeg and rum rum rum Then you’re done Let me drink that nog Drink it on safari - dun duh dun duh Playing your Atari - dun duh dun duh Drink it while you blow your nose That nog n-nog nog nog Drink it in the sandbox - dun duh dun duh Pour it on your grandma - dun duh dun duh Now she’s beautiful That nog n-nog nog nog Take it scuba diving - dun duh dun duh Take it horseback riding - dun duh dun duh Bring it to a booty call That nog n-nog nog nog Drink it with your surf n turf - dun duh dun duh Sitting in the back of church - dun duh dun duh Drink it playing basketball That nog n-nog nog nog You made a beverage so sumptuous Now Santa looks voluptuous You are under the influence You brought home a hippopotamus You just couldn’t be reasoned with Now, look at what the hippo did. Kris Kringle’s blood is on your hands And eggnog is delicious Put 4 egg yolks in a cup cup cup Beat them up up up Sugar on top top top And then you beat ‘em again Blend in milk and cream. Yum yum Nutmeg and rum rum rum Then you’re done (Yeah Baby, that nog) Use it as a facial cream - dun duh dun duh Inject it as a vaccine - dun duh dun duh Serve it in a banquet hall That nog n-nog nog nog (Said I like the whey, baby) Advertise on craigslist - dun duh dun duh “Man you gotta try this” - dun duh dun duh “At a designated safe zone” Drink my nog n-nog nog nog (Listen, said I like the whey. I am getting thirsty) Take in on a skydive - dun duh dun duh Use it as a parachute - dun duh dun duh Lobby it to city hall That nog n-nog nog nog (I'm drinkin' nog while I trim the tree I see the tinsel glistening) It’ll give you kidney stones - dun duh dun duh I think that it’s worth it though - dun duh dun duh Drink it ‘til you’re good and full Of that nog n-nog nog nog
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The cold wind is blowing and the streets are getting dark I'm writing you a letter and I don't know where to start The bells will be ringing Saint John, The Divine I get a little lonely every year around this time The music plays all night in Little Italy The lights will be going up on old Rockafella's tree People window shoppin' on fifth avenue But all I want for Christmas is you I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas) Where do lonely hearts go?... (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas) Oh..., Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas The dancing shadows on the wall (The two-step in the hall) Are all I see since you've been gone (turning, turning, turning) Through all I sit here and I wait (I turn to stone, I turn to stone) Will you return again someday to my blue world? I turn to stone when you are gone I turn to stone I turn to stone, when ya comin' home I can't go on Yes, I'm turnin' to stone 'Cause you ain't coming home Why ain't you comin' home If I'm turnin' to stone You've been gone for so long And I can't carry on Yes, I'm turnin', I'm turnin' I'm turnin' to stone I've spent a lot of money and I've spent a lot of time The trip we made to Hollywood is etched upon my mind After all the things we've done and seen you find another man The things you think are useless I can't understand Are you reelin' in the years? Stowin' away the time Are you gatherin' up the tiers? Have you had enough of mine Are you reelin' in the years? Stowin' away the time Are you gatherin' up the tears this Christmas time? Do you remember sleigh ridin' in the snow? And dancin' all night to “baby, please come home” Today's celebration is bittersweet Santa can’t you hear me? But, I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas) Where do lonely hearts go?... (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas) Oh..., Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas Oh..., Nobody ought to turn to stone on Christmas! I turn to stone when you are gone I turn to stone (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas) I turn to stone, when you comin' home? I can't go on (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas) I turn to stone when you are gone I turn to stone (Nobody wants to turn to stone on Christmas)
6.
All alone I watch the quiet rain Wonder if it's gonna snow again Silent night Holy night I was praying you'd be here with me But Christmas Eve ain't what it used to be Silent night Holy night If you were beside me Then I could hear angels And I'd give you rainbows For Christmas Somewhere far away the sleigh bells ring I remember when we used to sing, Silent night Holy night I keep you inside me All the truth is unspoken So my heart won't be broken On Christmas They lit the trees along the avenue Twinkling silver with a touch of blue Silent night Holy night All alone I watch the quiet rain Wonder if it's gonna snow again Silent night Holy night I was praying you'd be here with me But Christmas Eve ain't what it used to be Silent night Holy night
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Children sleeping Snow is softly falling Dreams are calling Like bells in the distance We were dreamers Not so long ago But one by one, we All had to grow up It's so sad of a feeling When you stop believing And after all is said and done You're gonna be the lonely one, oh Do you believe in Santa Claus? Or does something deep inside you say "The evidence isn't strong enough, no" Trains move quickly To their journey's end Destinations Are where we begin again Ships go sailing Far across the sea Trusting starlight To get where they need to be I need time to move on I need a love to feel strong 'Cause I've had time to think it through And maybe I'm too good for you, oh Do you believe in Santa Claus? Or does something deep inside you say "The evidence isn't strong enough, no" Do you believe in Santa Claus? Do you stay awake all night and wait To see if your chimney’s strong enough, oh! Many nights we prayed With no proof, anyone could hear In our hearts a hopeful song We barely understood Yet now I'm standing here My hearts so full, I can't explain Seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I'd say There can be miracles When you believe Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill Who knows what miracles you can achieve? When you believe, somehow you will You will when you believe When you believe in Santa Claus You can take a ride inside his sleigh He'll hold you in if you're not strong enough, oh! When you believe in Santa Claus He’ll break into your home and say, “The Sloman’s Shield isn’t strong enough, no!” (Believe in what your heart is saying Hear the melody that's playing There's no time to waste There's so much to celebrate Believe in what you feel inside And give your dreams the wings to fly) [Who knows what miracles you can achieve? When you believe, somehow you will] And I know what the truth is 'Cuz I know that I am strong And I'll believe you evermore (You have everything you need) [Now you will] Well I'll believe you evermore (You have everything you need) [Now you will] Oh, I'll believe you evermore [You will when you believe] (If you just believe) When you believe in Santa Claus (You have everything you need if you just believe) [You will when you believe] When you believe in Santa Claus (You have everything you need if you just believe) [You will when you believe]

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The Power "Of Christmas" is here to bring you holiday cheer! It has been decided, and yule enjoy a new holiday track every year in December until we can fill up a whole full-length!

Happy Holidays!

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released December 1, 2015

All tracks recorded, mixed and mastered at Elixir Studios in Flemington, NJ.

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