All Those Christmas Cliches

I've spent Christmas in Los Angeles Christmas east of west LA Christmas in Kyoto and the Bay And I always thought it couldn't matter less But lately, come December I confess I want the tree full of toys and tinsel I want the wreath on the red front door I want the elves in the yard Each sentimental card drippin' glitter on the floor I want a roof full of plywood reindeer I want a road full of horse-drawn sleighs All those Christmas clichés I want the goose with all the gravy The goose that dad only ever made I want the gulp and the tear the moment that I hear Andy Williams bein' played I want a lake full of perfect skaters I want a fruit cake with sugar glaze All those Christmas clichés Not to mention the snow Not to mention the choirs (fa-la-la-la) Not to mention the candles in the window (window) And chestnuts roasting on the fire (ba-da-ba) Inside a house full of noise and laughter All on a street bathed in twinklin' light I want the bells and the drums Mistletoe and sugarplums And the kids to tuck in tight As for the songs you hear over and over I hope you look this one up when it plays All those Christmas clichés Give 'em to me Just in time for a holiday Hit me with those out of the ballpark Happy and hallmark Christmas clichés --- All Those Christmas Cliches - Darren Criss