Not The Christmas Song Lyrics

This time of year

Feels like an old friend coming home

But this time I feel

Walking in the front door's

A face that I've never known

This was supposed to be a Christmas song

But I always thought it wrong

To call something what it's not

All I wanted was to make the air ring

With the bells of cheer

But dear oh dear

I fear it'd be year two that I'd lying

At our Savior's birth

The starkest contrast between snow and dirt

And love and hurt emerged

This time of year

Feels like an old friend coming home

But this time I feel

Walking in the front door's

A face that I've never known

Momma, I'll be there soon

I'm hoping you pray the weather stays clear, too

And I'm so sorry grandma

But I'm not bringing home a girl this year

Coming in for a crash landing

I'm standing at the door praying

That I feel the Spirit

And remember that I'm here for it

(Hey Mom

Yeah, I'm on my way

Just praying that the road stays clear

The weather's crazy

Yeah

Yeah, no

I'm not bringing anyone home

Just me)

This time of year

Feels like an old friend coming home

But this time I feel

Walking in the front door's

A face that I've never known