Reindeer in My Driveway

[Verse 1] It was quarter past ten on Christmas Eve night I was wrappin’ up gifts by the tree’s soft light Heard a clatter, looked outside — what did I see? A brother in red stuck in front of Apartment 3 His sleigh had stalled, the lights went dim Reindeer pantin’, lookin’ real slim I opened my door, said, “Man, you alright?” He said, “These North Pole wheels just gave up the fight!” [Chorus] 🎶 Reindeer in my driveway, hooves on the hood Santa lookin’ puzzled in my neighborhood No snow, just soul, and a broke-down sled We pushed that thing while the reindeer led We pushed that sleigh like we knew we could! 🎶 [Verse 2] Miss Loretta came out in her robe and curlers Said, “Ain’t no magic, just them neighborhood rollers!” Lil’ Darnell brought his socket set Started fixin’ that axle with no regret Junebug laid down cardboard flat Slid underneath like a Christmas cat Santa wiped his brow, said “This block got heart” Then the sleigh lights flickered — time to restart! [Chorus] 🎶 Reindeer in my driveway, jingle bell jam Pushin’ that sleigh like a Christmas tram The kids all cheer, the snow starts to fall Funky little miracle for one and all Yeah we helped that sleigh get back on track! 🎶 [Bridge – Spoken & Sung, Funk Breakdown] 🎤 (Spoken) I said, “Santa, you need a jump?” He said, “Nah baby — I need some funk!” We brought out the speakers, plugged in the soul Played James Brown’s Christmas and let it roll! 🎶 Do the Sleigh Ride Slide! Push it left, push it right! Now lean back, get them reindeer tight! Gimme that ho-ho-harmony, all night long This block got spirit, this block got song! 🎶 [Verse 3] Before he took off, he left a note Tied to a bottle of eggnog float Said, “To the funky folks who saved the sleigh, Y’all made my best stop this Christmas Day.” He winked, cracked the reins, and they shot to the sky The snowflakes danced as he hollered goodbye We stood on the curb, just shakin’ our heads ‘Cause Santa just used our tools and threads! [Final Chorus – Full Choir] 🎶 Reindeer in my driveway, miracle crew Fixing up Santa like mechanics do No chimney needed, just faith and grease Now the jolly man’s back bringin’ holiday peace It was soul, it was love, and some elbow grease 🎶 [Outro – fade out over wah-wah guitar and sleigh bells] 🎶 Push it, slide it, fix it tight — Reindeer in the driveway, Christmas night! 🎶 🎶 Mmm, yeah… right here on 42nd Street… North Pole came to the block tonight… 🎶