Lyrics

I’m stuck in the office, staring at screens
Waiting for updates and trying not to scream
Making money for somebody else down the hall
I’m drinking cold coffee and watching snow fall

But I’m dreaming of Christmas in old New Orleans
Bonfires on the levee, crawfish and spice
L’il Dizzy’s and Gumbo, playing poker, rolling dice
Beignets and coffee, red beans and rice
I’m dreaming of Christmas in that old paradise

But now I’m searching for parking, ‘cuz Santa’s at the mall
I’m waiting in lineups, checking my credit score
I’m listening to the jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle, jing
Spending all my money on useless things

But I’m dreaming of Christmas in old New Orleans
Bonfires on the levee, crawfish and spice
L’il Dizzy’s and Gumbo, playing poker, rolling dice
Beignets and coffee, red beans and rice
I’m dreaming of Christmas in that old paradise

But now I’m eating my feelings, chewing my nails
Smiling at family I avoided all year
I got a gallon of box wine to ease all the pain
And I’m watching It’s A Wonderful Life
Again and again and again and again
And again, and again and again!

I’m dreaming of Christmas
Beignets, coffee, red beans and rice
Dreaming of Christmas in that old paradise!