I hope they notice the mistletoe tied to my coattails as I leave town.

The line uses a comic, seasonal image—mistletoe, associated with affection and holiday goodwill—to frame departure as a kind of playful, pointed farewell. Tying mistletoe to one’s coattails suggests leaving behind an invitation to warmth or reconciliation even while exiting, as if the speaker wants to be remembered with fondness rather than resentment. It can also read as self-deprecating: the speaker doubts they’ll be missed, so they imagine a conspicuous token trailing behind to force notice. Overall, it blends wit with a mild sting, implying that departures are social performances and that legacy often depends on what people choose to “notice.”