Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
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This song opens the album with a shrill flute riff, reminding anyone listening that it is the Jethro Tull Christmas Album. The music evokes a cozy winter day with the bustle of everyone getting ready for Christmas, but the lyrics tell a more cynical story of a child’s birthday being lumped in with t...
Got a birthday card at Christmas... it made me think of Jesus Christ
It said, "I love you" in small letters. I simply had to read it twice
Wood smoke curled from blackened chimneys. The smell of frost was in the air
Pole star hovered in the blackness. I looked again... it wasn't there
People have showered me with presents. While their minds were fixed on other things
Sleigh bells, bearded red suit uncles. Pointy trees and angel wings
I am the shadow in your Christmas. I am the corner of your smile
Perfunctory in celebration. You offer content but no style
That little baby Jesus... he got a birthday card or three
Gold trinkets and cheap frankincense. Some penny baubles for his tree
Have some time off for good behaviour. Forty days, give or take a few
Hey there, sweet baby Jesus... Let's share a birthday card with you
Birthday Card at Christmas was written by Ian Anderson.
Birthday Card at Christmas was produced by Ian Anderson.
Jethro Tull released Birthday Card at Christmas on Tue Sep 30 2003.