It's going to be a difficult holiday season, there's no getting around it. Some of us have recently lost loved ones. Others will have to remain socially distant. I fall into both categories.
So I know it's not much, but I wrote this song for all of the families that may not get to hug their loved ones like they usually would this holiday season.
lyrics
Christmas in Quarantine
Words and Music by Mike Maimone
(c) 2020 Mike Maimone
(P) 2020 Mile Too Far Music (ASCAP)
Verse 1
Ma, I miss you
You probably never heard it before from me
But these are troubled times
We need to say what's on our minds
Who knows how much longer we've got here
I got the mask you sent at Easter
You prayed this would pass by the 4th of July
Now I'm so tired...
CH
Nothing can soothe a wounded heart like a mother can
In these uncertain times, I'm hurtin', I'm down and I'm blue
Nothing can soothe a wounded heart like a mother can
I don't need no gift, my Christmas wish is to hug my ma
V2
Ma, I miss you
Yes, this is your kid talking
It's gotten so bad out there,
Nothing's gonna stop me from saying I care
Been such a lonely year
I'd come home, but I fear
I might make this your last Christmas
CH
Nothing can soothe a wounded heart like a mother can
These uncertain times got me hurt and I'm down and I'm blue
Nothing can soothe a wounded heart like a mother can
I don't need no gift, my Christmas wish is to hug my ma
(Take me home)
Repeat Chorus
credits
released November 20, 2020
Written, recorded and mixed by Mike Maimone
Mastered by Dan Duszynski (dandysounds.com)
Drums - Rob Gould
Bass - Michael Tebrinke
Guitar - Lindon McCarty
Piano & Vocals - Mike Maimone
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