Happy Xmas
Alarm Lyrics


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So this is Christmas and what have you done,
Another year over, a new one just begun.

And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.

And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.

And so happy Christmas for black and for white
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.

And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Another year over, a new one just begun.

And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.





War is over if you want it, war is over now.

Overall Meaning

The song "Happy Xmas" by Alarm is a poignant Christmas ballad that reflects on the old year and looks forward to the new, with a message of hope, unity and a desire for peace. The first verse of the song reflects on the end of the year and the start of a new one, asking listeners to reflect on the year just gone and what they have achieved. The second verse echoes this, and wishes the listener a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.


The third verse of the song takes on a more reflective tone, highlighting the struggles that people of different backgrounds face, and how Christmas should be a time to come together and put aside differences. The final verse of the song looks back at the year, and hopes that a new year can bring happiness and peace. The song concludes with the catchy and optimistic statement "War is over, if you want it. War is over now", serving as a call to end violence and promote peace.


Overall, "Happy Xmas" is a powerful and moving song that encourages listeners to take stock of the year gone by and look forward to a prosperous and peaceful new year. With its message of unity and hope, it continues to be a beloved Christmas standard even after many decades.


Line by Line Meaning

So this is Christmas and what have you done,
Recognizing Christmas is here, what have you accomplished?


Another year over, a new one just begun.
Another year has ended, what will you do in the new year?


And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
Wishing you a joyful Christmas with family and friends.


The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Spending time with loved ones young and old.


Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
Wishing for a positive new year without worries and anxiety.


And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
Christmas is celebrated by everyone regardless of their strength or weakness.


The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
The path of life may be long, but it's the same for both the rich and the poor.


And so happy Christmas for black and for white
Christmas is a time for people of all colors to celebrate.


For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
Let's stop fighting and come together for the holiday season.


And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Acknowledging that another year has passed, what have we accomplished as a society?


And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
Wishing you a fun-filled and happy Christmas with loved ones.


A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Wishing you both a joyous Christmas and an amazing New Year.


War is over if you want it, war is over now.
Implying that we can put an end to war if we work towards it together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono

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