Christmas This Year

[Verse 1]
Every December, like moths to a flame
We used to drive north every year, just the same
But we're sick of the traffic, so we're staying right here
And we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year

[Verse 2]
Packages, sweaters, ski boots, and gloves
Packed to the gills 'til the car door won't shut
By the time we've gassed up, we've got no Yuletide cheer
So we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
(Ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)

[Chorus 1]
Okay, I admit it, it ain't just the drive
By the time we get back here, we're barely alive
'Cause sometimes vacations can summon old tears
And we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)

[Verse 3]
Don't worry, we'll call you, we'll put the kids on
Whatever it takes to strengthen our bonds
And in that sweet moment, we'll wish we were there
Still, we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)

[Verse 4]
Tell Santa to forward the gifts to our house
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)
And maybe once in a decade, you oughta drive south
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)
Just give us some notice, God knows we'll be here
'Cause we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)

[Chorus 2]
Now, don't be offended, and don't be upset
I never intended to make you regret
Those wonderful moments, so special and dear
Still, we ain't comin' home for Christmas
Christmas this year
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)

[Outro]
No, we ain't comin' home
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)
Yeah, we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)
No, we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)
No, we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
Ah, we ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)
(We ain't comin' home for Christmas this year)