Faded Festivities

[Verse 1]
Tinsel used to glisten, now it’s lost its glow,
Tree in the corner, but the vibe don't show.
Candy canes stale, stockings hang low,
Gifts ain't got no magic, just another to-do, whoa.
Used to wake up buzzing, sunrise on my mind,
Now the clock ticks slow, work calls, confined.
The calendar flips, the thrill rewinds,
But the spark’s on mute, no holiday shine.
[Chorus]
Where did it go? The wonder, the thrill?
Snow used to whisper, now it’s just a chill.
Faded festivities, the magic stood still,
Another day, another bill.
[Verse 2]
Used to count the days, now I count the costs,
What I gained in age feels like childhood lost.
Presents wrapped tight, but my soul’s embossed,
Holidays a burden, like lines I’ve crossed.
Lights on the street, but the glow’s so dim,
Every jingle bell sounds like a distant hymn.
The joy I once knew feels locked within,
A treasure chest rusted, can't break in.
[Chorus]
Where did it go? The wonder, the thrill?
Snow used to whisper, now it’s just a chill.
Faded festivities, the magic stood still,
Another day, another bill.

shimmering synth layers, rap, trap, female vocals; punchy 808s, pop, catchy beat, and a bouncing hi-hat groove; dynamic vocal delivery alternating between melodic hooks and rhythmically tight verses.