A few Christmas' back (2020) the world went through a universally bad time. Hey! Mister Santa was a response to that. This year, I decided to write about the birth of Jesus, and in general, the birth of sons. I wrote and began recording this song on 22nd November, and in a very short amount of time I lost both my Dog and my Grandma. This song is not a response, but a capsule in time. I may have finished it after these events, but the main bulk of the work was done before. This, to the best of my knowledge, is the last song I wrote while having the comfort of them both being around.

In fact, the next load of songs that I've already written won't have the perspective I have now. Naturally, songs take time to record, so by the time I get around to it, it's usually been some time since it was written. I will make an effort to note the next song that I write without them.

Lyrics:

Mmmm M, mmm Mary
Put the baby down to sleep
Everybody wants to see the saviour
And his little tiny feet

Mmmm M, mmm Mary
Please
Give it up for him today
Mmmm M, mmm Mary

Mothers always want to see their child succeed
You’ve got to give the boy whatever he will need
There’s lots to do
And I believe in you
Don’t throw this golden chance away

Sons will become whatever they will be
And you know you’ve got a big responsibility
To let them try
Spread their wings and fly
Boys turn to men they don’t stay

Cradled in your arms all day
Asleep all night
Time runs away alright

You have little say
Try as you might
Nothing will prepare you for the day
So cherish every smile along the way

CHORUS

Even though you’re tired these are the days that you will miss
Cus you know deep down they won’t stay children after this
They have to grow
And time will show
You had it all along the way

Chicken pox, the flu and scrapes all on their hands and knees
You were there through every single bump and every sneeze
The games they won
The work they’ve done
Time’s changed a lot since they would stay

Cradled in your arms all day
Asleep all night
Time runs away alright

You have little say
Try as you might
Nothing will prepare you for the day
So cherish every smile along the way

CHORUS

I’ve been living fast asleep
Hold on tight to your baby
Hold on tight to your baby
I’ll tell you that
He is always yours to keep
Hold on tight to your baby
Hold on tight to your baby
I’ll tell you that

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