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    ROSIE’s It’s Not Christmas: A Melancholic Ode To Holiday Heartache

    Marcus AdetolaBy Marcus AdetolaNovember 7, 2023Updated:November 20, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    In the sea of jingle bells and merry-making that floods our playlists come December, ROSIE’s latest track, It’s Not Christmas, emerges like a poignant whisper in a room full of laughter. With the deft touch of a painter who knows just how much shadow to add to a canvas, ROSIE crafts a song that is as much a balm for lonely hearts as it is a stark, beautiful reminder that the holidays aren’t always the most wonderful time of the year for everyone.

    From the very first hum that opens the track, there’s a sense of intimacy, as if ROSIE is confiding in the listener, sharing a secret that’s both personal and universally understood. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a holiday season tinged with the blue of sadness, where the warmth of traditions only serves to highlight the chill of absence. It’s a scenario all too familiar for those who’ve loved and lost: the apron and the ugly sweater become symbols of a shared past that can no longer be revisited.

    ROSIE’s self-written and produced track doesn’t shy away from the complexity of emotions that the festive season can evoke. Her vocals are a delicate balance of sweetness and sorrow, never dipping into the maudlin but instead offering a tender acknowledgment of the pain that can accompany the sparkle of holiday lights. The piano melody that underpins the song is as wistful as the words, a gentle, haunting presence that complements ROSIE’s voice perfectly.

    The chorus is where the song’s heart lies, with the stark admission that it’s not Christmas if it’s spent in the throes of missing someone. Here, ROSIE taps into a feeling of holiday dissonance that resonates deeply. The festivities become a hollow echo of what was once a shared joy, now a source of nausea, a sentiment that’s as brutally honest as it is evocative.

    ROSIE It's Not Christmas song cover
    ROSIE It’s Not Christmas song cover

    It’s Not Christmas brilliantly captures the bittersweet side of the holiday season. It’s a reminder that it’s okay to feel out of step with the cheer around us and that the yuletide isn’t always bright. ROSIE’s song is a gift to those who find the holidays a little harder to bear, offering solace and understanding in a package wrapped with her signature emotive clarity.

    In a landscape where Christmas songs often demand cheer and gloss over the rough edges, ROSIE provides a much-needed counterpoint. It’s Not Christmas is a track that deserves a spot on every holiday playlist, not to bring down the mood but to offer a moment of reflection, a nod to the nuanced tapestry of human emotion that doesn’t magically become merry with the flip of a calendar page. This song is a gentle hand on the shoulder of those who need it most during the festive season.

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