what Christmas means to a homeless guy nothing jack shit

Intro

Snow slush in my shoes and a cop’s boot in my ass

Another December begging change as you pass

Jingle bells for everyone, but not for the dirt in my hair

Swear to God, if goodwill’s out here, it’s thin as the goddamn air

Verse 1

Smells like piss ‘stead of pine, and the cold cuts like a knife

Holiday spirit? Maybe if your spirit’s a pint of cheap wine

Nuns outside singing carols as I cough up the night

But your warm fuzzy Christmas is just a middle finger to my life

Chorus

Cold wind ripping through my bones

Sleeping in a box that ain't a home

People looking, never give a damn

That’s what Christmas means to me

Yeah, bullshit and nothing for free

Verse 2

Tinsel and glowing bells on every street,

But all I get is cops marching their beat

Snow falls heavy, covers my feet

Another year of lies and defeat

Pre-Chorus

You say cheer and goodwill, talk is cheap as hell

I see you clutch your plastic bags, you just walk and dwell

Chorus

While you’re warm with turkey and pie

I’m under bridges yelling at the sky

That’s what Christmas means to me

Just empty pain and misery

Outro

Santa never stops for broken men like me

Just another wasted holiday, nothing under my tree

Verse 3

Cardboard for a stocking, and piss stains on my sleeve

Smiling rich folks step right over me

Church bells ringing, but it’s just more noise

No hot damn cider, no caroling joy

Bridge

So deck your fuckin’ halls, hope you choke on your feast

I'll be freezing my balls off right out in the streets

Final Chorus

Happy holidays for those with dough

Me, I’m shivering, nowhere to go

That’s what Christmas means to me

A cruel joke and misery

Verse 4

Cracked lips and frostbite, I spit on the frost

Eggnog commercials, remind me what I lost

Garbage for breakfast, chapped hands, no relief

Songs in the air about hope and belief

Breakdown

You’re singing ‘round the fire, acting all blessed

I’m wiping frozen snot, ain’t got shit to confess

Tag

So keep your fake bright lights, your plastic old tree

This holiday's nothing but bullshit to me

Extended Outro

All you pricks with your gifts and your smug holiday cheer

I’ll be wiping my ass with yesterday’s news right here

Crushed by December, numb from my toes to my grin

Hope the new year rolls over you right where you sin

Verse 5

Slushed-up sidewalks, piss and booze on the ground

Merry fucking Christmas, not a soul around

Tears freeze to my face, sleigh bells a cruel sound

I’m living proof Saint Nick never comes downtown

Scat Parody/Mockery

Fa la la, fuck it all, frost stabbed in my skin

I bet you’d step right over me and never let me in

Verse 6

New Year's coming, you clink your champagne glass

I’m pissing in alleys, just praying this shit’ll pass

Frostbitten fingers, middle one raised high

Toast to your comfort, I hope you choke on your pie

Refrain

Keep your presents, your family, your cheer

All I want’s a cuss and a cheap beer

What Christmas means to me?

A cold street, a hard night, nobody sincere

Spoken Outro

So roll your eyes, turn up your song,

But me and the rats, we’re right where we belong

Merry fuckin’ nothing, til the next year drags on