A classic, cynical antidote to sappy holiday music. Highly recommended for office parties, family gatherings (with thick skin), or anyone who's ever cursed a tangled string of lights.
The "hit" quality comes from . We are told all December that we must be merry and bright. When we feel stressed, we feel guilty. Bob Rivers gave us permission to be angry. He turned the 12 days of giving into the 12 stages of a breakdown. song 12 pains of christmas lyrics hit
You can analyze the phenomenon through a cultural lens. Traditional songs ask for peace and goodwill. This song asks for a working string of lights and five minutes of silence. A classic, cynical antidote to sappy holiday music
So, this holiday season, when the nostalgia of "Silent Night" wears thin and the wrapping paper is piling up, queue up the 12 Pains. Scream along to the lyrics. And remember: If the string lights don't light, it's okay to cry. Bob Rivers told you to. We are told all December that we must be merry and bright