Picture shimmering Christmas lights, crowded living rooms and the scent of pine – then imagine wanting nothing more than to lock yourself in the garden with your thoughts. Navidad flips the usual holiday cheer on its head: the singer feels crushed by the forced festivities, craving solitude over celebration. Every twinkling light reminds him of mistakes he has made, secrets he has kept and the uneasy feeling that he might spoil everything if he acts impulsively.
Rather than a jolly carol, the song is an honest confession set to catchy indie-pop. He tells his partner, “Let’s take a few days apart so I can sort myself out,” admitting his own immaturity and fear of ruining a love that once scented his life “with a dream of flowers.” Beneath the upbeat synths lies a relatable message: sometimes the best gift you can give is space, honesty and a promise to grow before stepping back into the glow of the holiday lights.