Ghost of xNES Past

When I was just a kid Onethingmyfamilydid We'd wait withbatedbreathbeneaththe tree 'Cause whenSantacame We'd open a new game And playtogetheras a family One year, Isnuckdownstairs caughtSaintNick unawares Iaskedhim "Santa, won't you stop and play?" He said "If you're awake Well, Icoulduse a break Let's play a bitbeforeI hit the sleigh" Ain'tgonnalie The game flew by He took hislosseswith a grin But here's the thing IthinkSanta let me win He left with a wink And I've hadyearsto think Ireminisceabout our history Replay it in my mind That winfeelsundefined I face thetasteofhollowvictory ThatChristmaspast Itkicksmy ass They say I'mlosingmy grasp But here's the thing I knowSantalet me win! Years pass.Childrengrow But I justgottaknow DidSantathrow that game tosparemy pride? And yes, I'm obsessed. I need this off my chest Mywoundedego just won't let this slide Toquellthe jealousy I hidebehindthe tree Left acontrolleron thecookietray I said "Let's not act I know you'reholdingback Don'tsparemyfeelingson thisChristmasDay" Hemovedso fast And I'm outclassed Santa'sskillsare unsurpassed He took the win He did me in He's the best that's ever been! (Good game, Santa.)