Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Isobel Campbell
Isobel Campbell
Lead Vocals
Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan
Vocals
Jeff Fielder
Jeff Fielder
Guitar
Jim McCulloch
Jim McCulloch
Guitar
Dave McGowan
Dave McGowan
Bass Guitar
Peter Dombernowsky
Peter Dombernowsky
Drums
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Isobel Campbell
Isobel Campbell
Songwriter
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Paul Leonard-Morgan
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Isobel Campbell
Isobel Campbell
Producer
Alex Wharton
Alex Wharton
Mastering Engineer
Dave Paterson
Dave Paterson
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Christmas Eve, the lights went out
That don't really help the situation
She grabbed his coat and kicked him out
Some angel had been praying for salvation
[Verse 2]
Cats don't believe in Santa Claus
Spayed and declawed, it's not me you're deceiving
And peace and love is all around
At this time of the season
[Verse 3]
You knew I'd been with dirty dogs and kissed some frogs
You knew how I was feeling
Underneath the mistletoe and stars, you know
You set my senses reeling
[Verse 4]
In your embrace, I found my place
Outside, it's freezing
I will love you most of all
At this time of the season
[Verse 5]
I tracked you down to London town
Met you at the station
Kings Cross by the East Coastline
Wanted to explain the situation
[Verse 6]
Duty calls with ties that bind
I know you have your reasons
We all do what we have to do
At this time of the season
[Verse 7]
I dreamed of you in Birmingham
We had no plan, that's what really made it
That Christmas song by Boney M
The DJ at the local station played it
You took a job in Zanzibar
I did my Christmas shopping
I thought about you all the way
On my Atlantic crossing
[Verse 8]
Spoke with you in Amsterdam
Said if we stand a chance, we should take it
The red lights and the coffee stands
Said if we're feeling love, then we should make it
[Verse 9]
Like a child, I gave my heart
Now, why do you have to break it?
If there's senses inside that head of yours
Well, now's the time to wake it
[Verse 10]
Baby in a manger cries
And men who're wise
Seeing is believing
No pantomime, no alibi
The Joker in the pack is always dealing
[Verse 11]
If loving someone is a crime
Then strike me down within the web I'm weaving
And pair me with the circus clown
At this time of the season
Written by: Isobel Campbell
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