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