The song "Sometimes You Have To Work On Christmas (Sometimes)" by Harvey Danger is about the difficult and lonely experience of working on Christmas day. The lyrics describe a scene of a studio apartment in a dreary part of Seattle, with all the shops and restaurants closed except for the movies, where the protagonist is forced to work for a holiday wage. Throughout the song, the Christmas tree and the patrons waiting in line evoke a sense of sadness and isolation. The song's chorus emphasizes the idea that sometimes, despite our wishes and hopes, we must work on Christmas, and it may not be a pleasant experience. However, as the song progresses, the protagonist seems to become increasingly resigned to their holiday fate, even suggesting that they might not miss the experience at all the following year. Overall, "Sometimes You Have To Work On Christmas (Sometimes)" conveys the bittersweet reality of working on a holiday that's supposed to be joyous and celebratory.
