Verse 1 Eggnog burns like bad decisions, Cheap rum, cracked smiles, red eyes. Holiday lights flicker nervous, Like they know someone’s about to lie. Snow mixed with ash on the sidewalk, Someone shouting down the street. You laugh it off like nothing’s wrong, Like danger ain’t at our feet. Pre-Chorus We drink to forget, drink to stay, Drink ‘cause tomorrow ain’t promised anyway. Chorus Eggnog and gunpowder in the air, Christmas smells like sin and prayer. We’re dancing close to something fatal, But damn, you make it feel worth it, baby. Eggnog and gunpowder tonight, Hold me like we’ll live through it. Verse 2 Someone fires off a warning shot, Fireworks, or something worse. You squeeze my hand, don’t let go, Say, “If this ends, it won’t be first.” We learned to laugh through shattered glass, Learned love don’t come polite. If this city’s gonna test us, We’ll fail beautifully tonight. Pre-Chorus Every toast tastes like goodbye, But we still raise ‘em high. Chorus Eggnog and gunpowder, red and white, Holiday bruises dressed up bright. If chaos wants to take its due, It’s gonna have to fight us too. Eggnog and gunpowder, stay close, You’re the thing I’m drinking most. Bridge Maybe peace is overrated, Maybe safe is just a lie. I’ll take you loud and complicated Over perfect any night. Outro Eggnog gone, smoke still hangs— Merry Christmas, you survived again. At least we weren’t alone.
