Lonely Christmas Eve
Ben Folds
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I'm not so bad I just hate to see a good time had By everyone but me On this lonely Christmas Eve I hear them up and down And up and down the street They're making noise Noise, noise, noise How I hate their happy noise There's only one thing I hate more, come to think of it And that's the people who keep Makin' it Feast, feast, feast, feast They'll have more than anyone could ever eat Me, I'm stuck here with my Cream of Wheat There's no one here to feast with me On this lonely Christmas Eve Don't they know I'm up here all alone In my cave up in the hills? How I wish that this would go away This dreadful holiday That they call Christmas Day Oh... When they're done with all their Christmas noise And they've had their Christmas feast Just when I think that I might finally Get a moment's peace They start to Oh, sing, sing, sing, sing Now I'll never get no sleep I'm screamin' out the window, but it don't do no good They sing and sing and sing all through the neighborhood Sing, sing, sing They take their little break, then they do it all again It's a lonely Christmas Eve
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Written by: BEN FOLDS, BENJAMIN SCOTT FOLDS
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Lonely Christmas Eve" is a song performed by American musician Ben Folds, initially written for the 2000 movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
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Film InclusionThe song isn’t just featured in the movie; it serves as the theme for the character of the Grinch, amplifying the character's feelings of loneliness during the Christmas season.
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Musical StyleThe song leans into the Pop/Rock genre, showcasing Folds' proficiency at writing poignant, emotional tunes.
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Not a Ben Folds Five songThough Ben Folds is perhaps most well-known for his band, Ben Folds Five, "Lonely Christmas Eve" is a solo piece by Folds himself.
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Soundtrack SuccessThe movie's soundtrack which includes "Lonely Christmas Eve" was commercially successful and topped the US Billboard Soundtracks chart.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Lonely Christmas Eve" are strategically designed to evoke feelings of melancholy and sorrow.
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Ben Folds' ProcessIn an interview about the song, Folds shared he found it interesting to write from the perspective of a character like the Grinch who is isolated but simultaneously longing for community.
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Unusual Perspective"Lonely Christmas Eve" stands out among holiday songs with its dark, emotional perspective on the holiday season.
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Widely CoveredDespite its rather melancholic outlook, the song has been covered by several artists and bands throughout the years.
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OriginalityBen Folds' "Lonely Christmas Eve" is decidedly original and unique in the realm of Christmas music, providing a refreshing contrast to more traditional holiday tunes.
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