From the recording Sometimes Christmas
Lyrics
There is something special about this time of year
When the joy and wonder fill us up inside
But life can be uncertain, and it doesn’t go as planned
And we can’t help but pray and wonder why
Katie rides the bus from the Westfield Middle School
A weary soul, with a pain she can’t hide
Her parents started counseling, since her father has returned
Still she lies awake, as they fight through the night
Go wrap those presents
Hang those twinkling lights
Build that snow-fort with your kids
But there’s another story, on the other side of this hill
Sometimes Christmas, can hurt like hell
Carl is being transferred to the Bayside Memory Care
And he knows his mind just isn’t right
Cuz he stares at the card that reads: “I LOVE YOU DAD”
To a name he can’t recognize
Audrey’s been expecting, a new baby boy
Nine months, to finally hold him in her arms
But a complicated labor and she lost her baby boy
As he draws his last breath in her arms
Go and hang those stockings
Decorate that tree
Eat way too much pumpkin pie
But there’s different story, on the others side of this hill
Sometimes Christmas, can hurt like hell
I still believe
The baby and the manager
The one who came to save us
I want to believe
That even in the darkness
He never will forsake us
Go enjoy your family
Go hug those kids
They are the blessings you can’t buy
But don’t forget that story
On the other side of this hill
Sometimes Christmas
Even Christmas
Can hurt like hell