Footsteps on the Roof

by China Syndrome

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We're pleased to present our seasonal/ Christmas single, the first recording available from the sessions for our upcoming 4th album, which will be released in 2018.

In the spirit of giving, all proceeds collected from downloads of “Footsteps on the Roof” from Bandcamp will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, the local non-profit agency with a mission to “create empowering environments that provide and promote access to healthy food, education and training.” The Food Bank provides food and services to families in need in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore, where the members of China Syndrome all live.
www.foodbank.bc.ca

lyrics

Footsteps on the Roof

I figured out what I’m gonna be for Hallowe’en
But all the stores are already done in Christmas scenes
And I’m less sure about him
Each year that passes by it seems to get more dim

CHORUS
When I hear footsteps on the roof
Are they for real or is it my dad just faking them?
Footsteps on the roof
I hope that Santa is the one who’s making them
I am not quite ready for Christmas time

Our chimney’s blocked so how would he get down there
Reindeer don’t fly so how would he get anywhere
Have I been lied to all along?
I’m trying to decide if they are right or wrong

CHORUS

But I know my folks work so hard
Mom works all day and my dad is never home at night
I know they try to make things right for me

I guess my folks won’t take credit
So I’ll pretend that I am still not going to get it

When I hear footsteps on the roof
What if they’re real and not my dad just faking them
Footsteps on the roof
What if it’s Santa who is the one who’s making them
And I can hardly wait for Christmas time

(Written by Tim Chan)

credits

released November 21, 2017
China Syndrome are:
Tim Chan - Vocals, guitar
Vern Beamish - Guitar, vocals
Mike Chang - Bass, vocals
Kevin Dubois - Drums, percussion, vocals

Produced by David Carswell
Recorded and mixed at JC/DC Studio, Vancouver, BC Canada

Mastered by Brock McFarlane at CPS Mastering, Vancouver

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China Syndrome Vancouver, British Columbia

China Syndrome is a rockin' melodic power pop band from Vancouver BC Canada, who combine the driving pop hooks of Teenage Fanclub and XTC with liberal doses of classic rock influences. We've just released our fourth album, Hide in Plain Sight, produced by David Carswell (The New Pornographers, Destroyer, Tegan & Sara, Adrian Teacher and the Subs, The Ford Pier Vengeance Trio). ... more

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