To counter the influx of intimate, mellow Christmas ballads this year, iconic indie punk outfit King Of Cups take a contrary stance as ever, introducing a high-octane Christmas rock song that’s both lyrically and musically at odds with the vast majority.
Affectionately titled Merry Christmas, Don’t Get Me Anything, the new King of Cups Christmas song is far from the usual celebration of togetherness and love, and instead reflects on the weight of consumerism, the falseness of pretending to like everyone, and the act of buying presents for people with whom you rarely connect.
Loaded with angst and punk-rock rebellion, the very structure of Merry Christmas, Don’t Get Me Anything rightfully reinforces the resentment at the heart of the songwriting. The band offer up an explosive middle-8, after a brief conversation between Santa and little Billy, and the energy, the grit, the passion that the band bring to the stage, is captured perfectly throughout the studio recording.
“It’s about our God, the almighty dollar, his son, debt-based consumerism, and making people feel bad for giving you gifts when you didn’t get them anything.”
A Christmas Song that even the grinchiest of Grinches or the stone cold Scrooges can get on board with. King of Cups celebrate the season with a full-band rock anthem that feels boldly joyful but ultimately exemplifies the madness of consumerism. Find Merry Christmas, Don’t Get Me Anything on all platforms now.
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