Blue Year - Original

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When the clock strikes midnight I'll just hide my tears...
I tend to get a little blue during the holidays despite the joy and the lights and the general celebratory atmosphere. It's this strange juxtaposition I feel more deeply with each passing year. I was having a bit of a melancholic moment last week, so I sat down to write and this is what came out. I'm really proud of this blue little tune and I really wanted to share it before the year was over. I also wanted to say thank you for listening. Happy Holidays everyone and have a Happy Blue Year 💙
Thank you to Alvarez Guitars for partnering with me all year to bring you videos like these! You can find the ukulele I'm playing here: www.alvarezguitars.com/guitar...
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LYRICS:
Verse 1
Everyone likes to feel the glow
Of Christmas lights through the window
And everybody’s home
But everything I didn’t do this year
Comes into view
A little bit too clear to me
And I just can’t believe
Chorus
Another’s year’s gone by
In the blink of an eye
All the memories we made will be left behind
Another story told
Makes me feel
I’m getting old
And when the clock strikes midnight
I’ll just hide my tears
On this blue, blue
New Years
Verse 2
These winter days have me stuck inside
I reminisce on all the better times in life
Wish I could just rewind
Cause when you’re young
The time, it goes so slow
You wish it away, I really wish you won’t
Cause one day you will know
Chorus
Another’s year’s gone by
In the blink of an eye
All the memories we made will be left behind
Another story told
Makes me feel
I’m getting old
And when the clock strikes midnight
I’ll just hide my tears
On this blue, blue
New Years
Dm
Bridge
The ribbons and streamers
The new year believers
The joyous feelings I could only feign
But you know, I’ll be there
With glitter in my hair
And love in my heart
Even though it is breaking
Chorus
Another’s year’s gone by
In the blink of an eye
All the memories we made will be left behind
Another story told
Makes me feel
I’m getting old
And when the clock strikes midnight
I’ll just hide my tears
On this blue, blue
New Years
Mackenzie L. Johnson Music
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[@MackenzieJohnson]

I tend to get a little blue during the holidays despite the joy and the lights and the general celebratory atmosphere. It's this strange juxtaposition I feel more deeply with each passing year. I was having a bit of a melancholic moment last week, so I sat down to write and this is what came out. I'm really proud of this blue little tune and I really wanted to share it before the year was over. I also wanted to say thank you for listening. Happy Holidays everyone and have a Happy Blue Year 💙 -MJ

[@Thefrancis.Rosario]

Mackenzie Johnson I thought I was the only one, I love this 🥺

[@community-fusionnetwork4131]

Hello, Mackenzie! I'm putting together a database of songwriters on KZbin. You're very talented, and I'd be honored to have you. It's super simple and you can add all your social media links to it and use it for networking. Would you be interested?

[@livingbard1669]

bravisimo

[@livingbard1669]

it is wonderful to take an emotion and create something tangible. holidays can be rough, and uncertainty can leave us feeling odd.

[@livingbard1669]

more music, please?

[@Feminine444]

Wow!!!! You write such beautiful and strong songs, you make me think of Jewel back in 95 with her amazing album she'd made (pieces of my heart) ! I love your style! it's a powerful song!!! I could easily imagine a whole orchestra around it and a big video clip, it'd be played everywhere! Congratulations! I love your songwriting, beautiful, pure and catchy! Much love to you and blessings to you 🌸🍀✨😘⭐️🌈

[@kanavmohanmarwaha2432]

Merry Christmas don't be sad .years pass by so that memories form.

[@lisabloomfield6406]

Your voice and talent is beyond this world. Thank you for sharing it all with us, MacKenzie! 💙

[@tomi6261]

I have watched your videos on and off for many years. I have to admit that I have not viewed one in probably a year or more. Not because I dislike them, I simply have been following other hobbies, mainly flying. But today I binged watched several of your videos, going all the way back to 8 years ago. It is a true delight to see how your voice has matured and strengthened and to see what a beautiful woman that little girl from 2010 has turned in to. Being blue sometimes is ok, In fact, it is probably healthy for the mind and body. But always count your blessings at the end of the day. The higher beings have blessed you with a fantastic voice, great playing skills, gorgeous looks and numerous media paths to share your talents. Keep em coming and have a great 2020!

[@amara560]

I feel the age you are at (and I am at) is a phase where you are painfully confronted with the fleetingness of life. The thought every passing year is one closer to the end of your life. And that's hard to come to terms with.

[@florena08]

Please make it a single! I love this song!

[@NielsCee]

What a beautiful song! Maybe you know the movie "Begin Again", with Kieran Knightly and Mark Ruffalo. I'm hearing violins, an orchestra and your beautiful voice. And even some movie scenes are running in my head playing this song. At times like these I wish could produce music.

[@mck8458]

Best original Xmas song I've heard since Mindy Smith's "Santa Will Find You". Chris Isaak has a couple of good original Xmas songs as well. Keep writing! 👍

[@iamVIA]

Amazing 😍❤❤❤

[@loveelleee]

Srsly, you're my favorite singer who do covers in yt. You're indeed so great. You have the voice that'll make every single person stop and listen to what will yiu say or sing. Keep touching every people's heart. You deserve more appreciation. You could be someone who'll hit the stage like what other famous singers do. Just keep shining! We'll just be there, listening to you happily.

[@wanderinjoe135]

Perfect for today

[@benhayes8249]

Beautiful song. Nothing wrong with singing how you feel. 😊

[@randomvideosbymark8095]

Hi Mackenzie, even though this might be a bit blue, I find it quite beautiful and emotionally touching and your voice is so Astonishingly impeccable!!!! And I get where you are coming from with the holiday debacle because I am from a family of 12 siblings and would rather have a more even keel approach to Christmas but my family is more like CHAOS Christmas!!!! Thanks for sharing this relatable song and your story attached to it👌 my new year is going to consist of a very large camp fire with flames reaching as high as a 100 feet tall and lots of🍺🍷🍻🍹🍸🍾 you have yourself a mello merry Christmas and a happy new year while I will indulge in festive CHAOS🦌🎅💞🤶🎄❄🎆✨💐✌

[@anupamsingh5801]

I hope I could let you know how amazing and glorious your music is...... But I'm speechless every time I listen to this song.

[@katiazoo]

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ClaireFrancesMusic]

Such ABBA "Happy New Year" vibes ❤️

[@vishalquake3]

I hate how this song rings true for me ! But I love that you wrote and shared it with us, may you have a very Happy new year : )

[@SaltyTubers]

LOVE this! I've had several years where this was my feeling yet somehow we manage to carry through, no? Much love to you Mackenzie, you are so wonderful and magical and always make me stop to take a moment to see what you have to say. 💙

[@user-zl1gy6zc6v]

日本人ですが色々な動画を増させていただきとてもファンになりました！！ これからも頑張ってください！！

[@loveelleee]

This is my favorite original of yours. I really love it, so much!

[@hannahs.1277]

I feel the same way as you every New Years Eve cause I just can't handle that much change at once. I tend to be really sad for the first week of the year and I know this New Years, it'll be extreme because of all the new things ahead of me. Nobody I know really ever felt the same way, so thank you so much for finally expressing these feelings in such a beautiful song! 💙

[@SaltyTubers]

Every time I listen to this ... @ 1:29 I hear bass/drums/keys ... all supporting the depth and character of this amazing song. REALLY great, cannot get it out of my head.

[@leilacabral9597]

I’m emotional. Thank you.

[@bianca30rafaella92]

Great great song!! Unlike many others these days... peaceful and melodic and full of emotions, just like music should be. Keep making music you're doing a great job!

[@SeanAndrew8973]

Pretty Sweet ! MERRY CHRISTMAS ! 🎄🎅🎁💝

[@loveelleee]

One of my fav original of yours if nit the most. I love it!

[@TarekMidani]

How much you've worked on your voice, it's paid off

[@viraltv1194]

Amazing...sad but true

[@dearpark6198]

Magical.

[@NTEP49]

Another hit

[@mooenterprises]

Love your low notes. Great song!

[@helpessbread144]

This is beautiful. I think this puts into words the way a lot of us feel deep down. Loved it.

[@porsharucker7280]

I'm so blessed to hear it first ♡ sounds like something I'd hear in a sad Disney scene ♡♡♡ so beautiful.

[@SBKPete]

Beautiful 👏🏻

[@AliceAprilMusic]

So beautiful ❤️

[@agatanovikova6249]

Very beautiful 😻💔

[@NaisCoste]

You are sooo damned good at creating "sad songs". This one and sad girl summer are my favorites of yours so far. I feel those songs. They are deeply true to my marshmallow-melancholy-heart Thanks for sharing your art

[@anannasamiha2559]

This song is cold but touching. I love it. Merry Christmas MJ💖

[@lesrobinson544]

You got 3 red rings on the four. You have more natural talent than anyone on that panel MJ you are a rockstar keep the music flowing

[@Wiley_Coyote]

That show was lame. Even on an off day, she deserved better.

[@lesrobinson544]

Your right it was lame

[@warrenjackson_TylerChronicles]

Really enjoyed your song

[@settlers33]

So great! :)

[@ScotTheGr8]

Bravo!

[@mikaelkorsgaard]

a beautiful little tune that will last a long time 💙🦋, an instant classic 🙏🏻

[@nopes4802]

Merry Christmas Mackenzie.. Don't worry everything will be fine this Christmas... Love from India ❤💙

[@fisherchi]

Beautiful song. Thanks for sharing. Life is cyclical and blue will eventually be a nice bright orange. Happy new year!

[@orin12345678]

Wonderful

[@julzamidala2865]

Thank you Mackenzie for this beautiful song, matches my feeling so well. Thank you for another year of amazing music, sending hugs and love. 💖💖💖

[@supriyashrestha8638]

I recently bought a ukulele...got inspired by you.😊😊😊

[@peterwhalen5636]

amazing

[@RoguishlyHandsome]

I always greatly enjoy your originals more than anything else you share. And I greatly enjoy everything you do! Your voice is always beautiful, but it sounds particularly lovely in this one. And of course you look absolutely stunning! Don't despair, years are going to be blinking by faster and faster! But you're still a baby ;) A lot of things bother us less and less as we get older. Just a few words from someone who's a little over a decade older that you, saying: no way you're getting old! (that would mean that _I_ already am!) 💕

[@douglapp5211]

I really love this song and know you put a lot of work into it and you sang it with such emotion. It is true with each passing year one tends to look back and remember the good times vs. the not so good. With you I look to all the great songs you post and hope you realize how you bring a smile to a lot of peoples faces when they listen. Always keep up what you are doing Mackenzie.

[@missymoonwillow6545]

Very nice. Much love and blessings be with you Mackenzie. Beautiful voice.

[@vanlalnghakatlau2936]

Blossom

[@Geronimo122]

That's the way I feel too. Exquisite song, captivating performance-- thank you!

[@paintmagicaldreams]

You are amazing and thank you for sharing your talents with us Mackenzie! A lovely blue song you have created. Merry Christmas! :)

[@jolikeshedgehogs]

Beautiful ❤️ it’s okay not to always feel merry and bright during the holidays but I hope you get some time to feel absolute joy and be with the people you love. You are brilliant and inspirational please do not measure your self worth on your achievements - you are so much more. (Sorry for the sappy message - your music just really got me 😂) x x x

[@gabrielcoman8070]

Just perfect!

[@Mona-mr1cd]

Beautiful! Heartfelt. Thanks for sharing as you’re not alone.

[@ankittirkey7275]

Superb 💕

[@jakeforbesmusic9090]

Wonderful song. I love hearing your originals! Such a lovely voice

[@abbalabs184]

Wow amazing holiday song. You are so talented. Love it.

[@jefferyb9162]

Same. Thanks for expressing it beautifully.

[@moisauce657]

This is so beautiful and raw and vulnerable I love it

[@lara-qp7lj]

I love u so much!! This is amazing as always!! Merry Christmas Eve!! Hope u have a great time!

[@BenyadaTha]

✨💙The most beautiful shade of blue💙✨

[@AninChakraborty]

U are awesome MJ...love u always...🥰

[@margaretroberts6258]

What a voice!!!

[@ipekgokay]

I love itt !

[@fabiandariobosio]

Excellent song, merry Christmas, Mackenzie.

[@maricormacaraig6089]

Merry Christmas, Mackenzie! I love you!

[@marcoAngeL0_]

Beautiful 😍

[@NoahMac]

Really beautiful song :)

[@olaric9808]

Everything in this video is amazing

[@MsDjB2uty]

Love the song with your great voice 💕 keep it up Mackenzie and Merry Christmas 🎄🌸

[@SaraLenton_14]

😭😭 GORGEOUS!!! Giving me all the Kacey vibes 🙌✨

[@zahidcg4353]

Brutal🥺 I love you❤️

[@donatellofg]

Great performance :) Thumbs Up :) Merry Christmas :)

[@esmee4834]

Wow this is so beautiful, it has a vintage vibe and I'm loving it✨❄️❤️ Love from a small music youtuber💜🎼

[@francissingson4757]

I like the way you did to your hair, ang ganda ganda mo.haha Take care. God Bless you and your family

[@luvstarcatcher101]

Nice job!

[@Lafalot54]

Love this song and your outfit/hair/makeup!! Your vocals are amazing and your hair is giving me vintage vibes like Judy Garland singing Have yourself a merry little christmas in the movie Meet me in St. Louis

[@blaircarnegie2738]

So much talent in one person , thank you for always making me listen to your songs over and over . Reflecting on the depth and meaning of your lyrics . A Blue year was brilliant!!!!

[@rustyredgate6939]

Home Run!

[@fanofyou222]

I need an album.

[@kellyk.8519]

Happy Blue year 💙 I also get a little blue Christmas time, my family has broken apart. People not talking, also I lost a child, on December 28 would of been his birthday.

[@thegirlfromhyrule]

You're voice is so lovely I have been obsessed since your cover of Bang Bang. The versatility of your voice blows me away. Do you mind me asking what your recording setup is? I'd love to record some music but I'm not sure what kind of setup for camera/mics is necessary. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@Danique-de-Graaf]

💖💙

[@peyton4425]

Im kinda early and super excited!!! Edit: This is amazing, Mackenzie!! And I can definitely relate

[@BipolarPerson]

So pretty reminds me a bit of Judy Garland! 😁

[@craigterry6072]

Merry xmas miss Johnston, all i got you was a thumbs up, here's hoping your heart will turn red next year :).

[@kcireq]

Feliz natal 💑

[@andressaoliveira2631]

Feliz!!!

[@kcireq]

@@andressaoliveira2631 vc é br? 😂

[@andressaoliveira2631]

Aham

[@kcireq]

@@andressaoliveira2631 ta de boa ❤ deahh

[@andressaoliveira2631]

To de boa😂😊

[@garylindsey5174]

It's easy to be blue. I say fake it til you make it. I just have to keep moving forward.

[@pedrovaguiar]

There are a Happy Birthday coming...

[@Wiley_Coyote]

You are made of win.

[@lotus8186]

I LOVE YOUR voice it’s honey caramel fudge silk

[@bohedon]

This is an amazing song and your voice is incredible! I would love love if you could please tell us the chords you’re playing. …and also make this a single I can buy::)

[@dediiraone6835]

Dud

[@maricormacaraig6089]

I love you

[@gwcgwc1]

ah man, someone must be cutting onions or something.