I Won't Be Home for Christmas
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Outside the carolers start to sing I can't describe the joy they bring 'Cause joy is something they don't bring me My girlfriend is by my side Pick her up while hanging sickles of ice Their whiny voices get irritating It's Christmas time again So I stand with a dead smile on my face Wondering how much of my time they'll waste Oh god, I hate these Satan's helpers And then I guess I must have snapped Because I grabbed a baseball bat And made them all run for shelter It's Christmas time Again It's time to be nice to the people who You can't stand, all year I'm growing tired of this Christmas cheer You people scare me Please stay away from my home If you don't wanna get me down Just leave the presents and let me be alone Well I guess it's not cool to freak on Christmas eve Because the cops came and arrested me They had an unfair advantage And even though the jail didn't have a tree Christmas came a night early As a guy named Bubba unwrapped my package It's Christmas time Again It's time to be nice to the people who You can't stand, all year I'm growing tired of this Christmas cheer You people scare me Please stay away from my home If you don't wanna get me down Just leave the presents and let me be alone I won't be home I won't be home for Christmas I won't be home
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Written by: MARK HOPPUS, SCOTT RAYNOR, TOM DE LONGE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Genre"I Won't Be Home for Christmas" is categorized under the punk rock, pop punk, and Christmas music genres.
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Release DateThe song was initially released in 1997 as a radio promo. However, it achieved wider release in 2001.
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Chart SuccessDespite not being as big as their other releases in the United States, "I Won't Be Home for Christmas" achieved significant success in Canada, charting at number 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
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Lyric ThemeThe song doesn't follow the traditional joyful themes of many Christmas songs. Its lyrics narrate a story of a grumpy misanthrope who is arrested for causing a disturbance during the Christmas season.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews for its raw energy, memorable melody, and its humorous take on the Christmas season.
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Band MembersThe song features Mark Hoppus on vocals and bass, Tom DeLonge on guitar and vocals, and Travis Barker on drums.
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Production“I Won't Be Home for Christmas” was produced by Mark Trombino, who worked extensively with blink-182 during their early years.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Marcos Siega, features the band members confronting a group of misbehaving neighborhood kids.
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Alternate VersionsAn alternate version of the song appears on a limited edition of the band's 2001 album, “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket”.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "I Won't Be Home for Christmas" is not frequently performed live by the band. It is generally brought out only around the Christmas season.
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SoundThe song maintains blink-182's signature high-energy punk sound, coupled with catchy pop melodies and significant lyrical humor.
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