When seemingly any and all aspects of your life is spiralling off into potential oblivion, we each have those things that ground us and provide the stability that allows us to move past life’s hurdles. Whatever that is for you, hopefully, it is a constant, something that persists through the hard times.
Fortunate Ones recommend firmly grasp the rapidly approaching Christmas day as that stabilizing influence; both as a time to reflect on the dumpster fire that has been 2020 and an opportunity to turn our collective attention to what could be viewed as a hopeful tomorrow.
The timely single arrives with an equally holiday-themed lyric video, welcoming the eagerly awaited finale to this year and striving to provide a welcome spark to whatever is left of your optimism.
With certified East Coast legend Alan Doyle handling production, the Newfoundland duo has somehow managed to muster a cautiously confident assertion that we will persevere through these trying times. The pair’s established stylings mesh tremendously with Doyle’s quintessentially traditional east coast sensibilities and bring a sense of sincerity as the song swells. They lead in abruptly by declaring that “this year was a bastard”, a straightforward, blunt, and astonishingly apt assessment. This temporary transgression into (valid) negativity is soon joined by the delightful harmony and uplifting atmosphere that Andrew and Catherine have become known for.
The duo’s promise that “you’ll wake on the far side of all your bad dreams if we hold on to Christmas day” is tantalizingly cheerful. What sometimes gets lost in this hectic time of year that is Christmas is the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh in the New Year and “Hold onto Christmas Day” encourages listeners to do just that. Take control of the moments that matter, let go of the past that’s instantly left your grasp, and stride onward.
Fortunate Ones’ newest addition to our holiday playlists brings a sweeping sense of acceptance to what is done and gone and an inspiring degree of thoughtful resilience towards whatever challenges may arise next. It’s precisely the song for this season. “A year’s just a circle round the sun—the good and the bad ones are gone and so many yet to come.”