Alexander 23 and Laufey's "Ain't Christmas" Is the Perfect Salve For Your Holiday Blues


Let's face it, even the cheeriest among us can use a lil' cry break over the holidays. I don't care who you are, it's almost impossible to survive the month's calendar of festive positivity without a stolen moment alone to shed a tear over loves lost or glory days gone by. Like a gift from sad Santa himself, "Ain't Christmas" by Alexander 23 and Laufey is here to help you lean into your triggers. Shed a tear, it'll help. 

While Alexander 23 did release a solo version of this haunting tune a year ago, this duet is strengthened by Laufey's provocatively emotive vocals that lend a sense of poignancy and urgency to this stripped-down, acoustic track. The simplicity of the instrumentation contrasts the often bloated music you hear this time of year and allows you to focus on the lyrics — which you'll definitely relate to. Whether it's binge eating — "I made cookies for Nicky like you used to do, but I got so damn sad I ate one or two or them all" — or not wanting to hear Mariah Carey — “So please turn off Mariah, I’m not in the mood, cuz all I want for Christmas wants nothing to do with me now” — this song has got the stages of holiday sadness covered.

Speaking of Mariah, it might be sacrilegious not to listen to her at Christmas, but if you're not afraid to risk a visit from three ghosts by trampling on the altar of the First Lady of Christmas herself, then hit pause on the cheery holiday vibes and embrace this track. "Ain't Christmas" is the sad person's anthem that'll get you through those holiday blues until you're ready to rock around the Christmas tree once more.

Watch the "Ain't Christmas" video below:


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