Founding Members Jamie Lee and Gary Luz wrote Christmas in Quarantine together and are here to share their song with you on Day #13 of our Virtual Advent Calendar.
Jamie Lee is an actor, writer, singer, director, radio DJ, and more. A graduate of Northwestern University, she’s performed with Second City, Six Flags Great America, Corn Productions, PM&L Theatre, Donley’s Wild West Town, Kirk Players, and more, and has even produced work for her own company, Jackalope Productions. Jamie hosts “Jammin’ with Jamie” Saturday mornings at 6 am CT on 89.3 WNUR FM, with select episodes on her YouTube channel. Jamie’s currently represented by Dream Team Talent and Chicago Talent Network. Visit her website at http://JamieLeeCortese.com and follow her on Twitter @JackalopeJamie.
Gary L. Luz is an actor, musician, singer, videographer, and photographer. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago's music program, he's performed with PM&L Theatre, Townsquare Players (now Theatre 121), and the Round Lake Area Park District. He is an avid Star Wars Fan, and is developing a Youtube channel dedicated to that genre which will launch in January.
“Christmas in Quarantine”
Sung by: Jamie Lee
Melody & lyrics by: Jamie Lee
Music by: Jamie Lee & Gary Luz
LYRICS:
The holidays are a time to be happy
Enjoy wherever is home
At least that’s what I hear from friends and fam’ly
As I watch Christmas movies alone…
It’s weird when the tree is just for me
And carols sound diff’rent when they’re solos
It’s not as fun when you’re the only one
Chatting with distracted friends on video
I’ll sit and stare at the TV screen
‘Cause it’s Christmas
Christmas in quarantine
This season is a time to be sappy
Guess I’ll talk with this snowman
Can’t even sit on Santa’s lap, gee
This Christmas is going to blow, man
It’s weird when the tree is just for me
And carols sound diff’rent when they’re solos
It’s not as fun when you’re the only one
Chatting with distracted friends on video
I’ll sit and stare at the TV screen
‘Cause it’s Christmas
Christmas in quarantine
Christmas could be white or it could be green
Either way, it’s blue
It all seems gray when you’re in quarantine
Stopping me from seeing you
It’s weird when the tree is just for me
And carols sound diff’rent when they’re solos
It’s not as fun when you’re the only one
Chatting with distracted friends on video
I’ll sit and stare at the TV screen
‘Cause it’s Christmas
Christmas in quarantine
‘Cause it’s Christmas
Christmas in quarantine
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