Story Behind The Song

X-Mas on New Years is about to brothers who grew up inseperable. As adults they have a falling out. They won't speak to each other and refuse to be in the same room. The younger of the two moves North. For the first time, their family celebrates the holidays without one sibling present.

Song Description

When two brothers who had been inseperable their entire lives have a falling out they turn near enemies. The younger brother moves north to start a new life away from his family. Told from the point of view of the older of the two siblings during the holidays as he struggles to make sense of what has become of his now dysfunctional family. His frustration and anger rest at the surface while deep down the pain and heartache is undeniable as he battles to cope with the overwhelming loss of his brother and best friend.

Lyrics

We're all having Christmas on New Years.
Gonna build a bonfire. And blaze towards the sky.
Right here at home in Virginia.
The kinda night that would light up your life.

You're not the first one to bury their feelings.
And push all their pain to their past.
Become a tourist in the city you claimed nurtured your soul.
You sure as hell won't be the last.

The first steps on a journey to finding yourself
Are the ones that lead straight outta town.
Headed for a nice clean slate in a different state.
Youre settling.
But you're hardly settling down.

It turns out we couldnt be much more different.
Genetics prove certain similarities.
You're so quick to turn in to a stranger.
So thats all I expect you to be.

You're so quick to turn into a stranger.
So that's all I expect you to be.

We're all having Christmas on New Years
Drink bourbon and burn down the tree.
If they say it doesn't get cold down in Dixie.
They're just a yankee that can't handle this heat.

If they say it doesnt get cold down it Dixie
They're just a yankee that can't handle this heat.