Christmas Kids

The song 'Christmas Kids' by Roar, an indie pop project known for its lo-fi aesthetic and emotionally charged lyrics, presents a narrative that delves into themes of love, dependency, and the desire for escape. The lyrics unfold as a dialogue between two characters, Ronnette and Phil, who seem to be in a tumultuous relationship. The song's title, 'Christmas Kids,' may evoke a sense of innocence and joy typically associated with the holiday season, but the lyrics suggest a more complex and darker storyline.

The opening lines, addressed to Ronnette, convey a sense of possessiveness and neediness from the speaker, who insists on her staying despite suggesting she can do as she pleases. The mention of 'Christmas kids' as a gift and love as a 'tower where all of us can live' introduces a metaphor that contrasts the ideal of love as a safe haven with the reality of their troubled relationship. The song's chorus, with its repeated 'I'll know,' emphasizes the speaker's obsessive certainty about Ronnette's actions, even if she changes her name or tries to leave.

The latter part of the song shifts perspective to Ronnette, who expresses a strong desire to escape from Phil and the 'prison cell' their relationship has become. Her declaration of leaving and drinking herself to death underscores the desperation and entrapment she feels. The repeated plea to 'get me out of here' is a cry for liberation from the toxic cycle they are in. The song ends with a return to the chorus, leaving listeners with a haunting echo of the obsessive and controlling nature of the relationship. 'Christmas Kids' by Roar is a poignant exploration of the darker side of love and the yearning for freedom from its confines.