The icicles forming around the edge of your house Compliment how you feel this time of your When so much of the world's caught up in frivolous joy The rest and you can't wait for it to end Oh but this holiday you will laugh and not cry I don't know the reason why, but I know it And your seasonal sadness you'll release from your hold For I know that you want to believe I know the decorative lights hold no more magic for you And the beauty of snow reminds you you're alone Somewhere in the night you hear some children singing A touch of loveliness in the pain of remembering Oh but this holiday you will laugh and not cry I don't know the reason why, but I know it And your seasonal walls you will let tumble down For I know that you want to believe Friends they will call and remember you Smiles you'll realize are for you And your eyes waking up to the life and the love That is read and waiting to be renewed Oh but this holiday you will laugh and not cry I don't know the reason why, but I know it And the hope that you seek will find its way to you For I know that you want to believe