Do you remember snow was falling down on Christmas day?
Oh, baby, I thought forever was a gift that we gave
Holding you so tight by the fireplace
The list of everything that I could want written on my face
But no, ’cause Santa didn’t bring me nothing but pain
So the holidays don’t hit the same
Now December 25th is the day I always miss you the most
Oh, ’cause the music and the lights
It reminds me of the night
That you told me you had to go
December 25th is the day that always hurts me the most
Oh, I still got no goodbye
So I’d rather stay inside
Spending Christmas here alone
Na-la-la-la, mm-na-na-na
Ooh-ooh
I got a chill that never goes away
When the seasons change (Change)
Oh, ’cause every year when Christmas comes back around
All I do is wish you (Wish you) would’ve stayed
Now December 25th is the day I always miss you the most (Missin’ you most)
Oh, ’cause the music and the lights (Music and the lights)
It reminds me of the night (It reminds me of the night)
That you told me you had to go
December 25th is the day that always hurts me the most (This day hurts me most)
Oh, I still got no goodbye (I still got no goodbye)
So I’d rather stay inside (So I’d rather stay inside)
Spending Christmas here alone
What a gift to kiss you once more (Kiss you once more)
Beneath the mistletoe (Beneath the mistletoe)
Waiting for you to come back, It’d be like a Christmas miracle
Now December 25th is the day I always miss you the most
Oh, ’cause the music and the lights
It reminds me of the night
That you told me you had to go
December 25th is the day that always hurts me the most (This day hurts me most)
Oh, I still got no goodbye (I still got no goodbye)
So I’d rather stay inside (So I’d rather stay inside)
Spending Christmas here alone
Christmas here alone, alone
Spending Christmas
Christmas here alone
Heartbreak in the Holiday Glow
With “December 25th,” Charlie Puth delivers an emotional take on the bittersweet side of Christmas. The song paints a vivid picture: memories of love and warmth by the fireplace are now replaced by a chill that lingers through the holiday season. Puth’s lyrics capture the pain of loss and longing, as familiar festive sights and sounds only remind him of a love that’s gone. The repeated mention of December 25th transforms what is typically a day of joy into one marked by loneliness and nostalgia, making the listener feel the ache of missing someone during special times.
When Traditions Become Triggers
Puth cleverly uses classic Christmas imagery—snowfall, mistletoe, and holiday lights—to contrast the joy of the season with the emptiness of heartbreak. The refrain underscores how the traditions once shared now amplify the sense of absence. This emotional honesty connects deeply with anyone who has experienced loss during the holidays, making “December 25th” a poignant anthem for those facing Christmas alone.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charlie Puth
- Songwriters: Charlie Puth
- Release Year: 2023