Luna Grey - Tinsel Breadline Lyrics

[Intro]
Tinsel from the dollar store, mama made it work
Hidden tears behind the sparkle, minimum wage clerk
Christmas lights are flickering, just like our power bill
But mama's got that magic touch, yeah she got that iron will

[Verse 1]
Discount aisle December, scanning for the deals
Double shifts at midnight, skipping out on meals
Wrapping paper saved from last year's celebration
Making magic happen through pure determination
Food stamps and food banks, but we still got pride
Mama's empty stomach growling deep inside
But she'd smile and tell me "baby, we're just fine"
While she's stretching dollars on that tinsel breadline

[Chorus]
On that tinsel breadline, making Christmas shine
Mama's got those tired eyes, but she's doing fine
Working overtime, keeping hope alive
Making miracles on that tinsel breadline
Yeah, we're on that tinsel breadline

[Verse 2]
Second-hand decorations looking brand new
Mama's got that special touch, making dreams come true
Other kids got Xbox, we got dollar store toys
But she wrapped them up so pretty, masked the broken joy
Clearance candy canes and marked-down mistletoe
Microwave dinner for one, she'd always tell me "no,
Baby girl, you eat first," while she's staying strong
Playing Christmas carols to drown out what's wrong

[Bridge]
They say broke means broken, but they don't know shit
'Cause mama's got more strength than their whole benefit
Working through December with a warrior's grace
Making magic happen in this broken place

[Chorus]
On that tinsel breadline, making Christmas shine
Mama's got those tired eyes, but she's doing fine
Working overtime, keeping hope alive
Making miracles on that tinsel breadline
Yeah, we're on that tinsel breadline

[Outro]
Dollar store princess in a broken tinsel kingdom
Mama made it royal with her sacrifice
Now I wear these memories like a f*cking crown
'Cause she taught me how to make gold out of hard times
Yeah, she taught me how to shine