After the Holidaze
Parody of "Mysterious Ways" by U2


Wanna give my family a good Christmas this year
But when I see my bank account, it fills me with fear
What happened to Jesus? What's with all this buying?
I just can't get ahead but not for lack of trying...

- Might has well be bad
I need the coal
I can't heat this house on some penny rolls

*Money's tight money's tight! So tight!
I'm broke after the holidays!
Money's tight money's tight! So tight!
I'm broke after the holidays yeah...

Shopping for the kids can be a real chore
But when my bank card is declined, they show me the door
No this can't be real
Can we strike up a deal?
If I can't afford to buy I guess I might have to steal !
Go to jail boy!

- My credit's bad
I've got no cash
I wish there really was a Santa!

*Money's tight money's tight! So tight!
I'm broke after the holidays!
Money's tight money's tight! So tight!
I'm broke after the holidays yeah...
Money's tight money's tight! So tight!
Christmas day is beginning to bite!

+ It's almost Christmas Eve
Can I get a reprieve?
What's under the tree?
Nothing from me!
Why even buy all these gifts when
Some fat guy named Claus just gets all of the credit!

*Money's tight money's tight! So tight!
I'm broke after the holidays!
Money's tight money's tight! So tight!
I'm broke after the holidays yeah...
Money's tight money's tight! So tight!
The holidays have got me uptight!

* Song copyright U2, parody lyrics copyright Eric Tomme 2005