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Christmas in Antarctica (feat. Ben Gibbard)

by The Minus 5

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Scott McCaughey of The Minus 5 knows his way around a holiday jingle (as evidenced by the 2017 critically-acclaimed Christmas album "Dear December"). To keep the Christmas spirit alive this holiday season, Scott teamed up with Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service) to release "Christmas in Antarctica," a playful look at the loneliness of the South Pole during the Yuletide season. Don't let the isolated theme of the song fool you, as a trademark Minus 5 power pop chorus and irresistible vocals from Gibbard are both at the forefront of this modern carol. You can cross finding your new favorite holiday jingle off your Christmas list this year thanks to The Minus 5 and Ben Gibbard. Benjamin Gibbard appears courtesy of Atlantic Records.

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In Antarctica it’s summer and the radio’s on
Playing those same twenty Christmas songs
On a loop in December every time it comes ‘round
I think of you in Boston with the slush upon the ground

On a lonely South Pole Christmas
Not a single tree in sight
The sun never goes down at night
So what’s the point of stringing lights
When you’re all by yourself?
Merry Christmas everybody else

In Antarctica at summer there’s no girls on the beach
Even in my mind though they’re still out of reach
Threw a holiday party for the penguins tonight
It was under attended and it ended in a drunken fight

On a lonely South Pole Christmas
Not a single tree in sight
The sun never goes down at night
So what’s the point of stringing lights
When you’re all by yourself?
Merry Christmas everybody else

Another season passes and I ask myself
Would you be here with me if I were somewhere else?
Oh this continent is melting right from under my feet
In Antarctica summer’s just a matter of degrees

Another lonely South Pole Christmas
Not a single tree in sight
The sun never goes down at night
So what’s the point of stringing lights
When you’re all by yourself?

On a lonely South Pole Christmas
Not a single tree in sight
The sun never goes down at night
So what’s the point of stringing lights
When you’re all by yourself?
Merry Christmas everybody else

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released November 9, 2018
2018, 2018 Scott McCaughey under Exclusive License to Yep Roc Records

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The Minus 5 Portland, Oregon

The Minus 5 is a rock/folk/pop collective captained by Scott McCaughey (see: "Scott McCaughey" c/o "The Internet", for further reliable information), with Peter Buck often aboard as communications officer. Collaborators regularly feature friends from Wilco, Decemberists, Posies, and literally hundreds of other recalcitrant comrade combos. Everyone gives their all, and no one can be counted on. ... more

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