Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay

From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beres Hammond’s version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” depict a message of hope and reunion during the holiday season. The song encourages the listener to let their heart be light and focus on the joys of the holiday season, leaving their troubles behind. The lyrics call for the listener to celebrate the Yuletide, and to surround themselves with their faithful friends who are dear to them. This is reminiscent of olden days and golden times of yore when things were simpler and more relaxed. The refrain of the song references the hope that, through the years, the listener will continue to be reunited with their loved ones during the holiday season, and that any obstacles that arise will be overcome with the support of their friends and loved ones. The song embodies the spirit of Christmas, providing hope and inspiration to those who may be struggling during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Enjoy the holiday with joy and happiness

Let your heart be light
Don't let anything bring you down and keep your spirits high

From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Forget about your concerns and focus on enjoying the festivities

Make the Yuletide gay
Make the Christmas season cheerful and bright

From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Don't let current problems or worries ruin the holiday spirit

Here we are as in olden days
We are gathered together for the holiday, like we used to in the past

Happy golden days of yore
Relive the happy memories of Christmases past

Faithful friends who are dear to us
Be grateful for the friends who have always been there for you

Gather near to us once more
Come together and celebrate the holiday season with loved ones

Through the years we all will be together
May we continue to celebrate Christmas together for years to come

If the fates allow
If we are fortunate enough to be together once again next year

So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Decorate with a bright star to symbolize hope and joy

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy Christmas to the fullest, even amidst the difficulties of life

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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