When I was a child I always wanted to shine I always wanted to be The best me I could be When I was a child I was first by the tree Oh, I've always been a dreamer Tell me a story I'll believe ya Coz when you get older Life's a little bit harder Always trying to find a way home Ooh This year I mean it I'm really gonna feel it Let's dance to the darkness Just coz it's Christmas Ooh This year I need it That old familiar feeling Let's stay up all night in the silver light Of this time of year This time of year Ooh, ooh Once a light in a star Now just a smile from a friend A friend who's had the hardest time But you know it's gonna be fine A new kind of magic Oh, a cure for life's madness Like a random act of kindness Gives me hope when I can't find it Coz when you get older Life's a little bit harder Always trying to find a way home Ooh This year I mean it This year I'm gonna feel it Let's dance to the darkness Just coz it's Christmas Ooh This year I need it That old familiar feeling Let's stay up all night in the silver light The sparkle The sparkle The sparkle Oh, the sparkle Of this time of year Of this time of year Ooh, ooh