The Gift of Cheese

Mm-hmm, Christmas morning, shining bright
I thought this year would feel so right

Wrapped the gifts, tied every bow
Hung the lights in the falling snow
I made the feast, the candles gleam
I gave them everything they dreamed
They smile, they cheer, they hand me mine
One little box beneath the pine
I lift the lid, I freeze, I see
A block of cheddar staring back at me

I keep my calm, I keep my grace
Hide the tears behind my face
They laugh and hug, they never see
The storm that's rising inside of me

All I got was cheese this Christmas day
While I gave my love away
They got the gifts, the joy, the lights
I got dairy wrapped up tight
All I got was cheese, but I still smile
Pretend it's love all the while
Oh, I fed their hearts with all my might
But all I got was cheese tonight

Later on, I'll slice and serve
Pretend that's all I deserve
Cheddar, brie, a little gouda too
Guess that's how they say I love you
They don't know what I'm feeling inside
My merry heart is paralyzed
I gave them joy, they gave me cream
Melting down my Christmas dream

I'll raise my glass, I'll toast and sing
But deep inside I feel that sting

All I got was cheese this Christmas day
While I gave my love away
They got the gifts, the joy, the lights
I got dairy wrapped up tight
All I got was cheese, but I still smile
Pretend it's love all the while
Oh, I fed their hearts with all my might
But all I got was cheese tonight

Maybe next year they'll see me too
Not just the dinner I make for you.
I'll take this pain, I'll make it art
Serve forgiveness on a charcuterie heart

All I got was cheese this Christmas day
But I'll keep my faith anyway
You can't melt love, you can't disguise
What hides behind these thankful eyes
All I got was cheese, but still I'll shine
Cause giving's what's forever mine
Oh, they'll never know what I sacrificed
All I got was cheese, but love's the price

Mmm, all I got was cheese, this Christmas night