Joel, The Lump Of Coal Lyrics - The Killers

Some time ago, at Santa's place 

Up in the old North Pole 

There lived a lump of anthracite 

Whose parents called him Joel 

Joel, Joel, the lump of coal 

Happy as a lump can be 

He just wants to keep Santa warm 

And make the elves cozy 

But Santa Claus had other plans 

For Joel one fateful day 

"Joel, you're just the lump I need 

Come join me on my sleigh" 

Joel, Joel, the lump of coal 

Heart leapt up with joy 

"I'll soon be Santa's present to 

A lucky girl or boy 

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We'll laugh and play together 

And hold each other tight 

Snuggle under clean white sheets 

When we go to sleep at night" 

Then Santa's elves all laughed at Joel 

"You're in for a surprise 

You're not a special Christmas gift 

You're just a booby prize 

What kid would ever want you? 

You're filthy as can be 

Now you have to go and live 

With one who's been naughty" 

"But I make heat," poor Joel cried 

"And electricity" 

"You pollute the air 

With CO2 and mercury" 

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Joel, Joel, the lump of coal 

Fell down upon his knees 

"I don't wanna live with a naughty kid 

Don't make me, Santa, please" 

But Santa laughed his jolly laugh 

"Ho, ho, you stupid lump 

You're just the thing to teach this brat 

That Santa ain't no chump" 

So off they knew and, before he knew 

Joel was in a sack 

He cried and yelled to Santa Claus 

"Why don't we just go back?" 

And then came Christmas surprise 

And, much to Joel's surprise (Much to Joel's surprise) 

He saw a boy with the saddest face 

And tears were in his eyes (Tears were in his eyes) 

He picked Joel up and held him 

And said "You can be my friend (Hey man, let's be friends) 

I would've liked some presents but 

You're what Santa chose to send (Santa chose to send) 

It's true, I've been a naughty boy 

And maybe that's a sin (Maybe that's a sin) 

If this is how Santa treats the kids 

I'm just glad that I'm not him" 

Joel, Joel, the lump of coal 

Knew what he must do 

He said "Now I know the reason why 

I got sent to you 

Cause when a person hurts inside 

It turns him hard and cruel 

But I know how to make your pain 

Into a precious jewel 

So take me in your hand, young man 

And squeeze with all your might 

Let's turn your pain and anger 

Into something that shines bright" 

Then Joel, Joel, the lump of coal 

Gave his life away 

So one good naughty little boy 

Found a diamond on Christmas day