This Christmas card is so contrived 
A manniquin looks more alive 
Haven't meant a word I've written here 
The page is full not one thing sincere 

I can't, I can't 
I can't, I can't take it 
This is the time to smile 
I can't fake it 
Please allow me the chance now to break it down 

It's not snow, it's rain coming down 
And the lights are cool, 
But they burn out 
And I can't pull off the cheer 
Not this year 
Not this year 
Not this year 

When I look into the mirror 
No happiness is present here 
Not supposed to whine, 
Not supposed to cry 
Try to hold it in, but not this time 

I can't, I can't 
I can't, I can't take it 
This is the time to smile, 
I can't fake it 
Please allow me the chance now 
To break it down 

It's not snow, it's rain coming down 
And the lights are cool, 
But the burn out 
And I can't pull off the cheer 
Not this year 
Not this year 
Not this year 

Don't know, don't know 
If you can hear me 
I will, I will 
Speak louder for you 

No more whispering 
Are you listening 
I am pleading 
I am pleading 

I can't, I can't 
I can't, I can't take it 
This is the time to smile 
I can't fake it 
Please allow me the chance now 
To break it down 

It's not snow, it's rain coming down 
And the lights are cool, 
But they burn out 
And I can't pull off the cheer 
Not this year 
Not this year 
Not this year 
I can't, I can't 

It's not snow, it's rain coming down 
And the lights are cool, 
But they burn out 
And I can't pull off the cheer 
Not this year 
Not this year 
Not this year 
Not this year