Emo Christmas Songs to Fulfill Your Inner 14-Year-Old
I Worry I Would Have Unironically Enjoyed These by Izabella Piatkowski B’29 published December 6th, 2025
“Christmas by the Phone” by Good Charlotte
“Why did you leave me for Christmas?
You left me lonely, it’s true
Could you have waited ‘til New Years?
At least the year would be through”
Ghosted by your partner at Christmas? Fit with that iconic whiny emo voice and angsty lyrics, Good Charlotte’s holiday anthem is perfect for you. As singer Joel Madden laments about his favorite holiday being ruined, you can repeatedly watch your ghoster enjoying their holiday via their Instagram story and sob your emo heart out.
“Why did you leave me for Christmas?
You left me lonely, it’s true
Could you have waited ‘til New Years?
At least the year would be through”
Ghosted by your partner at Christmas? Fit with that iconic whiny emo voice and angsty lyrics, Good Charlotte’s holiday anthem is perfect for you. As singer Joel Madden laments about his favorite holiday being ruined, you can repeatedly watch your ghoster enjoying their holiday via their Instagram story and sob your emo heart out.
“Yule Shoot Your Eye Out - Bonus Track” by Fall Out Boy
“Don’t come home for Christmas
You’re the last thing I wanna see
Underneath the tree (don’t come home for Christmas)
Merry Christmas, I could care less”
When you’re tired of sobbing, Fall Out Boy has a song you can rage to. This band was one of my favorites as a freshman in high school, a true testament to how screamable their lyrics are. This song in particular also has some clever lyrics, so you can enjoy the art of songwriting while hating your ex.
“Xmas Time of the Year” by Green Day
“Tonight, friends are what it’s worth
Peace and love on earth
And another year of giving thanks again
The sleigh bells deck the halls with good will”
When you’re done being a hater, this song actually has a pleasant premise while maintaining that emo sound. If you’re given the aux on Christmas Eve and insist on playing an emo song, this is the one to play to reduce familial complaints.
“Santa Stole My Girlfriend” by The Maine
“Santa, you bitch
Oh, there’s only one thing that I truly wish
I wish my old girl would’ve never kissed Saint Nick
Would’ve never kissed Saint Nick”
At least now we know why your girlfriend is ghosting you. I think it’s understandable to be listening to emo music at Christmas if something like this happened to you. This song is performed with such seriousness that it’s hilarious.
“12 Days Of A Pop-Punk Christmas” by Jarrod Alonge
“On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
Four pairs of Vans
Three Peace Teas
Two snapback hats
And a pair of skinny khakis”
Tired of partridges and pear trees? Jarrod understands, and he’s here to provide you a pop-punk alternative to fit your edgy pop-punk personality. Is it a little outdated? Maybe, but isn’t this whole playlist supposed to be nostalgic?
“Ex-Miss” by New Found Glory
“This holiday is overrated
It turns out the way I expected
This holiday is one to forget
Another year, this time I’ll regret
That I spent too much time and money on you”
Want to project your anger toward society and failed relationships at a new target? Christmas is there for the taking. This one’s a little more cynical than the others, perfect when the emo feels reach a critical level.
Merry Christmas, and here’s the playlist link so you don’t have to trouble your emo brain with searching for all these songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6emxAB56xreuVflsv8cwk2?si=dToFW7c3ST2Lh98it-Glnw&pi=q43r0RLNQTW75