Christmas Makes Me Cry
It feels like we are supposed to be happy during the holidays
But, sometimes they just make you really sad
So, I wrote this song for anybody that might be feeling a little bit lonely
It’s all red and gold and Nat King Cole and tinsel on the tree
It’s all twinkle lights and snowy nights and the kids still believe
And I know that they say, “Have a happy holiday”
And every year, I sincerely try
Oh, but Christmas, it always makes me cry
It’s the ones we miss, no one to kiss under the mistletoe
Another year gone by, just one more that I, I couldn’t make it home
And I know that they say, “Have a happy holiday”
And every year, I swear I sincerely try
Oh, but Christmas, it always makes me cry
Always
It seems like everybody else is having fun
I wonder if I’m the only one
Who’s broken heart still has broken parts just wrapped in pretty paper
And it’s always sad seeing mom and dad getting a little grayer
And they always say, “Have a happy holiday”
And every year, I swear I sincerely try
Oh, but Christmas, it always makes me cry
Always
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About the carol Christmas Makes Me Cry
“Christmas Makes Me Cry” is a Christmas song associated with American country singer Kacey Musgraves. It appears on her 2016 holiday album A Very Kacey Christmas, which combines original songs with traditional seasonal material and collaborations. Unlike many cheerful Christmas recordings, the song acknowledges that the holiday can bring sadness as well as happiness. Its country-pop setting gives the subject an intimate and conversational quality.
The song focuses on the emotional reasons Christmas can be difficult. The season often encourages people to gather with family and loved ones, but that same emphasis on togetherness can make absence, distance and changes in relationships feel more noticeable. Instead of pretending that everyone experiences the holidays in the same way, the song recognizes loneliness and emotional vulnerability as part of the Christmas experience.
Its connection to Christmas comes from this honest portrayal of the season. Decorations, traditions and celebrations may surround someone while they are still dealing with personal sadness. Musgraves presents that contrast without abandoning the warmth associated with the holiday. The result is a reflective Christmas song that speaks to listeners who find the season meaningful but also emotionally complicated.
