I don't really hate Christmas, I just prefer the build up of Christmas lights in Soho, drinks with friends and brisk winter evenings, to the 3 days sat around stuffing your face with leftovers and watching whatever rubbish Christmas special is on TV.
lyrics
I'm not exactly a Christmas cracker, I'm more of a seasonal slacker
I come off like a less green Grinch, and I won't bite my tongue, I won't budge an inch
Cos there's so more to organise, so many names to memorise
and herein the problem lies, I can't be bothered
Who's gonna buy the presents and decorate the tree?
I ain't got time for Christmas, or your family
Who's got room for carols, to drink, and be merry?
I ain't got time for Christmas, have you got time for me?
I know I really push your buttons, complaining about all these nothings
but I can't socialise all week, that's too much time for me to be acting sweet
Cos there's a growing shopping list, and deadlines that I've missed,
I'm a grump you get the gist, yeah I can't be bothered
Who's gonna buy the presents and decorate the tree?
I ain't got time for Christmas, or your family
Who's got room for carols, to drink, and be merry?
I ain't got time for Christmas, have you got time for me?
I know I'm acting like a party pooper, and you put up with me like a trooper
Can we fall into a drunken stooper?
Can we fall into a drunken stopper? just wanna lie with you on the sofa
Who's gonna buy the presents and decorate the tree?
I ain't got time for Christmas, or your family
Who's got room for carols, to drink, and be merry?
I ain't got time for Christmas, have you got time for me?
ain't got time for Christmas, have you got time for me? (repeat)
Born and raised in London, Paul Cook has been making music since he could hold a guitar. Inspired by classic sixties guitar
pop, seventies west coast Americana, Britpop, and innovative contemporary pop and rock ‘n’ roll, his songwriting is always evolving, but at its core it remains melancholic and warm-hearted. New album Cheers Love released 03 Nov 2023.
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021