Christmas lights are on again
Lighting all the Earth
Showing all the shades of men
From birth to wreath
On Earth and then
Some are glaring white
Exposing the homes of the empty wealthy
With stark, shining floors
And dark, smiling hearts
Christmas lights are on again
Lighting all the Earth
Showing all the shades of men
From birth to wreath
On Earth and then
Some are gleaming blue
Imbuing the homes of the blighted welfare
With broken dollar-store toys
And other litter
Christmas lights are on again
Lighting all the Earth
Showing all the shades of men
From birth to wreath
On Earth and then
Some are multi-colored
Enlivening the homes of the middle classes
Sometimes flickering
Like the promise that
The Christmas spirit will conquer
The hearts of all of humankind
--lyrics and all music copyright 2008 matthew john mortimer
