Christmas is a peak time for burglars, and with fewer homes vacant over the festive period this year it’s likely they’ll take bigger risks than in the past. Occupation is one of the biggest deterrents there is, but when you pop out for a Boxing Day stroll with the family it’s the perfect time for thieves to strike. An intruder alarm can help scare off would-be robbers, but CCTV cameras will record evidence of what they look like (who they are), and what they have taken should you be the one that unfortunately gets burgled. This got us thinking about some alternative lyrics for one of our favourite festive tunes, Fairytale of New York by The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl. We hope you enjoy it.
It was Christmas Eve here
And each and every home
Is packed with excitement
And scents of mulling wine
While outside in the cold
The burglars lay waiting by
For you to go to bed
And leave your doors unlocked
They’re scouting all the homes
Looking for cameras
A sign of a live alarm
Or an opened window frame
They’ll take some chances here
Maybe they’ll push their luck
If you’ve got CCTV
They’ll be caught right in the act
They’ve got crowbars and tools
They’ve got gloves and a mask
There’s no PPE here
These are tools of the trade
With a crafty quick knock
One your back door unlocked
They’ll be through it in seconds
And then, there’s your lot
Have a camera?
Have bright lights?
Have you locked all your doors?
Are the windows shut tightly?
Are the curtains all drawn?
Put your lights on a timer
And turn your cameras on
Make your home like a fortress
And sleep so soundly
The crew on the P&R Alarms team
Are working round the clock
And the bells are ringing out
From your alarm
You need lights
You need cameras
You need security systems
To cover all bases
Keep your family safe
We do this for business
We do this for you
We take pride in our work
And we love helping you
The crew on the P&R Alarms team
Are working round the clock
And the bells are ringing out
From your alarm
So get security cameras
Record the goings on
Be sure you’re covered
And no-one can slip past
A little red blinking light
Strikes fear for burglars
They’ll leave your home alone
And you can sleep tight at night
The crew on the P&R Alarms team
Are working round the clock
And the bells are ringing out
From your alarm
P & R Alarms would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.