It's the perfect song for a 2020 Christmas.
In a year when most people have had their lives torn asunder, in a year when we can't do the things we normally do, in a year when most families won't be able to get together to celebrate the holidays, I present to you what might be the most fitting holiday song in the history of holiday songs.
And I'm not being sarcastic or hyperbolic about that.
I've been sent quite a few new Christmas songs that address a 2020 Christmas; sadly, most of them are a bit of bummer to listen to. But not Robbie Williams' “Can't Stop Christmas”. Oh, the lyrics talk about everything that we can't or won't do this year, but it's wrapped up in such an infectious beat that you can't help but feel a little—just a little—better about all the crap we're going through.
Such is the power of music.
The good thing is the song won't become a holiday classic, because of its lyrics. The bad thing is the song won't become a holiday classic, because of its lyrics. And that's kind of a shame. A melody that infectious really deserves to be around for more than a year, especially a year like this.
But then maybe that's what's so good about it. In a year with depressing news and depressing new Christmas songs, maybe a lightweight, disposable three minute piece of magic is just want Santa ordered.
Haven't heard it yet? See if you agree with me--
And while you're at it, have a great weekend before Christmas, too!
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