Holiday Lyrics
The Get Up Kids
Lyrics
What became of everyone I used to know?
Where did our respectable convictions go?
Your words don't match the story that your actions show
What do I know?
I'm sure you can't help but remembering
I thought that you'd be the one not to forget
Remembering's not helping you yet
Say goodnight, mean goodbye
I know you think my life would stop when you're away
Maybe I can see you on holidays
You're worlds away
I've never forgotten all our yesterdays
I'm lucky if we're speaking on the holidays
The evidence presents itself accusingly
Your absence speaking everything you think of me
Now that I am faced with opportunity
You're not remembering
I'm not asking you anyway
And even if you ever could cave in
I wouldn't know where to begin
Say goodnight, mean goodbye
I know you think my life would stop when you're away
Maybe I can see you on holidays
You're worlds away
I've never forgotten all our yesterdays
I'm lucky if we're speaking on holidays, holidays
Say goodnight, mean goodbye
I know you think my life would stop when you're away
I'm lucky if we're speaking on holidays, holidays
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Get Up Kids' song "Holiday" was released on their 1999 album Something to Write Home About. It was written by the band's frontman, Matt Pryor, and has become one of the group's signature songs.
The lyrics tell a story about a long-distance relationship between two people who are apart during the holidays, missing each other but knowing that they will be together soon. The track is driven by an acoustic guitar and features a melodic chorus with poignant lyrics. Since its release, it has been covered by several artists and featured in multiple television shows and films.