Holiday

[Verse 1]
I'm using the airwaves just to talk to you
To send my message loud and clear
I used to be private, but I don't care anymore
I'll tell the whole world if that's what it takes, my dear

[Pre-Chorus]
(Just like the soldiers) that ain't coming home this year
(Just like the fellas) in prison that miss you so much in here
(Just like the children) that ran away that want to come home tonight
Here's a message from coast to coast
The one that really hurts the most

[Chorus]
Is on a holiday
That's when it hurts, baby
Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving), Christmas (Christmas)
I'm crying on New Year's Eve
On a holiday, that's when it gets to me, baby
So if you can't do anything else
Won't you please just say a prayer
And light a candle for me

[Verse 2]
I pray that you'll receive this message, baby
I hope it finds you'll have a good time (I hope it finds you soon)
You might have others to share your love with
But I only have you holding on in my mind

[Pre-Chorus]
(Just like the soldiers) that ain't coming home this year
(Just like the fellas) in this prison that miss you so much, my dear
(Just like the children) that ran away that want to come home tonight
Here's a message from coast to coast
The one we really can't stand it the most

[Chorus]
Is on a holiday
That's when it hurts, baby
Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving), Christmas (Christmas)
I'm crying on New Year's Eve
On a holiday like Easter, baby, I really miss seeing the children
So if you can't do anything else (Can't do anything else)
Won't you please just say a prayer
And light a candle for me, baby

[Outro]
Won't you do that for me, darling, honey?
Valentine's (Valentine's), Christmas (Christmas)
Crying on New Year's Eve
On a holiday, hey baby, won't you do that for me, darling?
Though many people say I'm wasting my time (Can't do anything else)
In my heart, I feel you'll still be mine (On a holiday)
When I get home to you, baby
When I come home to you, darling, honey
Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving) and Kwanzaa, baby (Christmas)
The 4th of July (Crying on New Year's Eve)
I'm telling you now (On a holiday)
I miss you, baby
Miss you, baby (Can't do anything else)