Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
Next year all our troubles will be
Out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the yule-tide gay
Next year all our troubles will be
Miles away
Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more
Someday soon, we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Once again as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more
Someday soon, we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
The lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald's song, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas convey the message of hope and optimism for brighter days ahead. The song encourages listeners to enjoy the present moment and celebrate the holiday season while looking forward to the future with positivity. The first verse reminds the listener to let go of their troubles in the moment and enjoy the holiday with a light heart because next year, all our problems will be out of sight.
The second verse talks about the happy memories of yesteryear and how faithful friends who are dear to our hearts will be near us once more. It also adds a touch of realism to the song by acknowledging that we may have to muddle through life until we can be together again. However, the chorus brings hope that someday soon, we all will be together if the fates allow.
Overall, the lyrics to Ella Fitzgerald's song express the holiday spirit of joy and hope, even in difficult times. They encourage listeners to cherish the present moment, appreciate the love and support of friends and family, and believe that things will get better in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Take some time to enjoy the holiday season and find happiness in the little things
Let your heart be light
Open yourself up to joy and positivity
Next year all our troubles will be out of sight
Hope for a better future where our problems will be nonexistent
Make the yule-tide gay
Celebrate the holiday season with happiness and festivity
Next year all our troubles will be miles away
Anticipate a future where our worries are far removed from us
Once again as in olden days
Like in the past, we can look forward to happy memories and traditions being repeated
Happy golden days of yore
Recalling the happy memories from long ago
Faithful friends who are dear to us will be near to us once more
We can look forward to being surrounded by our closest and dearest loved ones
Someday soon, we all will be together if the Fates allow
Looking forward positively to a future where we can all be reunited and close again
Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow
If we can't be too close to our loved ones yet, we'll have to keep working through whatever obstacles keep us apart
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
In spite of everything, take this moment to enjoy the holidays and be happy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pobyd9
I have a dear friend who, when she was very young, thought that Ella's name was "Elephants Gerald". God bless Elephants Gerald
@Qimoni
It’s good she didn’t think it was Elephant giraffe.
@a.pranavcr9337
😂
@vshagoyan
That was too funny!
@cheneethompson5756
Awwww! Lol!
@senorgato6255
BRUH
@vshagoyan
Christmas season is here again, and with that so is ELLA!
@bugleboy75
Absolutely probable the best female voice ever! So glad I had a chance to see her live when I was in College!
@therealbaglady
I totally agree with you. She's the all time best.
@janettamcgee8124
I am so jealous of you! Yes, she is the best ever.