Marcus Gray - Candy Cane Scars Lyrics

[Intro]
Candy canes and Christmas lights
Can't hide these scars inside tonight
Silent nights, but I ain't right
Faking smiles, I learned to lie

[Verse 1]
Picture perfect family, but it's all a fantasy
Mom's busy posting stories while my heart's in agony
Wrapped presents under the tree, but nothing here for me
Just empty boxes filled with all these childhood memories
December came around again, I'm drowning in pretend
Professional parents putting on a show that never ends
Family photos, practiced smiles, but nobody can tell
That underneath this surface, baby, everything's gone stale

[Chorus]
Candy cane scars, they cut so deep
Sweet on the outside, but the pain makes me weep
Candy cane scars, they never fade
Christmas lights flicker, but I'm still afraid
Of being alone in a crowded room
While everyone's celebrating, I'm singing blues
These candy cane scars, they tell the truth
About a little boy that nobody knew

[Verse 2]
Stockings hung with perfect care, but nobody was there
When I needed someone real to show me that they care
Momma's busy networking, daddy's on his phone
In a house full of people, why do I feel so alone?
Got designer presents that I never even wanted
Just give me one real moment, keep the rest, I'm haunted
By artificial happiness and rehearsed holiday cheer
While I'm stuck here bleeding from the same wounds every year

[Bridge]
They say Christmas is for family
But what's family anyway?
When all we do is pretend
That everything's okay

[Chorus]
Candy cane scars, they cut so deep
Sweet on the outside, but the pain makes me weep
Candy cane scars, they never fade
Christmas lights flicker, but I'm still afraid
Of being alone in a crowded room
While everyone's celebrating, I'm singing blues
These candy cane scars, they tell the truth
About a little boy that nobody knew

[Outro]
Merry f*cking Christmas to my broken memories
Sweet like sugar but they're killing me