Verse 1 ’Twas the night before Christmas, When children should dream, Stockings on fireplaces, Red, gold and green. But I lie here listening, Heart beating too fast, ’Cause Mum’s crying again And Dad’s losing his past. Verse 2 The walls know his footsteps, The floor knows his rage, We freeze in our bedrooms, Like kids in a cage. Not one of us breathing, Not one makes a sound, ’Cause if he hears whispering It all comes back round. Pre-Chorus I hold my little sister, She’s shaking like me, We’re praying to angels We can’t even see. Chorus So please, Father Christmas, If you’re really out there, Don’t bring me toys, Don’t bring me new clothes to wear. Just make Mum safe, That’s all that I ask, Let this be the last time He raises his hand. Verse 3 The tree lights are blinking, Like they don’t want to know, There’s blood on the carpet From a fight long ago. I wish that the snow Could cover this year, Hide all the shouting, Hide all the fear. Pre-Chorus I don’t want miracles, I don’t want much, Just a night where Mum’s skin Doesn’t flinch from a touch. Chorus So please, Father Christmas, Hear this kid’s prayer, Bring enough hope To get Mum out of here. Let her wake up smiling, Not bruised, not afraid, Let this be the last Violent New Year we’ve made. Bridge ’Cause I’m scared to wake up When the morning bell rings, Scared of the silence That bad news can bring. I don’t want a coffin, I don’t want goodbye, I just want my mum Still alive when I cry. Final Chorus (soft, then rising) So please, Father Christmas, I’ll believe if you try, Put peace in this house Before someone dies. Let love come down Where the shouting once stayed, Let Mum see the sun On Christmas Day. Outro ’Twas the night before Christmas… And I still believe— That someone is listening To kids like me.
