Right now I be out there shopping’
Some of you call it trickin’ off
The money never meant nothin’
To see you smile you know I’d blow it all
We used to get our lights from Walmart
And hang them up for the whole world to see
Reminiscin’ on your milk and cookies
I’m missin’ you and me
It’s gonna be lonely Christmas
A lonely broken-hearted Christmas
No mistletoe, no givin’ kisses
It’s gonna be a lonely Christmas
Yeah-yeah
Stressing bout impressing all your family
‘Cause everybody knows I’ve been working hard
Your momma beggin’ me to bring over some food
Remember her spillin’ gravy in my car
It was almost like every holiday
Could never ever outdo the last
And even though it ain’t snowing in the desert, girl
Still the coldest winter I’ve ever had
It’s gonna be lonely Christmas
A lonely broken-hearted Christmas
I feel the heart and resentment
It’s gonna be a lonely Christmas
Yeah-yeah
No candles lit for Hanukkah
Oh, I might as well be a Jehovah’s witness
Now I know the meanin’ of a silent night
On my own, ayy
It’s gonna be lonely Christmas
A lonely broken-hearted Christmas
Don’t give a damn about a wish list
It’s gonna be a lonely Christmas
Yeah-yeah
And I’m like woah-ho-ho-ho-oh
Talkin’ ’bout, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Woah-ho-ho-ho-oh
Talkin’ ’bout, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
A lonely night, a lonely Christmas
Hey-yeah, it’s gonna be a lonely Christmas
Oh, no, no, no
Heartache in the Holidays
In “lonely christmas,” Bryson Tiller captures the bittersweet emotions that often accompany the festive season after love is lost. Through vivid imagery of shared traditions—shopping, decorating, and family gatherings—Tiller paints a picture of what once was, contrasting it with the emptiness he feels now. The song’s chorus, repeating the phrase “lonely Christmas,” drives home the sense of isolation and longing, making it relatable for anyone who’s spent the holidays missing someone important. Tiller’s storytelling shines as he recalls small, intimate moments—like his partner’s mother spilling gravy in his car—amplifying the feeling of nostalgia and heartache that defines the track.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bryson Tiller
- Songwriters: Bryson Tiller
- Release Year: 2021