Deck the Halls
Alvin & The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Fa la la la la, la la la la
Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol
Now all you kids at home, on the next chorus
The Chipmunks will sing the words
And you sing the Fa la la's
Here we go
See the blazing Yule before us
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Follow me in merry measure
While I tell of Yule tide treasure
Alright everybody, altogether now
And here are the words
Fast away the old year passes
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Sing we joyous, all together
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Heedless of the wind and weather
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
The song "Deck the Halls" which was made popular by the famous animated band Alvin & The Chipmunks, is a joyous and spirited song that aims to celebrate the holiday season. The song's opening lyrics introduce the listener to the idea of decorating their homes for the holidays with holly. The reference to holly is symbolic of the holiday spirit, and it is often associated with Christmas.
The use of the word "gay" in the lyrics was not originally meant to be representative of the LGBTQ community, as it is often perceived now. Instead, it was used in a more traditional sense of being happy and carefree. The lyrics then suggest that we should wear our best clothes or "gay apparel," and join in with the holiday festivities. The reference to the "ancient Yule tide carol" encourages us to sing along with the traditional carols and celebrate the holidays in the most traditional way possible.
The second verse of the song continues to encourage us to participate in celebrating the holidays with music and merrymaking. The lyrics suggest that we should "strike the harp and join the chorus," leading us to sing along and make music together. The reference to "Yule tide treasure" encourages us to remember the true meaning of the holiday season, which is to celebrate with those we love and cherish.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the halls with branches of holly to make it more festive.
Fa la la la la, la la la la
We are singing joyfully in celebration.
Tis the season to be jolly,
It's that time of year where we should all be merry and excited!
Don we now our gay apparel
Let's wear our most colorful and festive clothes to celebrate the season.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol
Let's sing the classic carols that have been sung for centuries during this festive time.
See the blazing Yule before us
We can see the bright and warm fire burning in front of us.
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Let us play music together and sing joyfully.
Follow me in merry measure
Come along with me and let us dance and celebrate happily.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure
I will share stories of the treasures and wonders of Yule tide with you as we celebrate together.
Fast away the old year passes
The old year is ending quickly and soon will be gone.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses
Let's cheerfully welcome the new year with our friends and loved ones.
Sing we joyous, all together
Let us sing happily and unitedly with everyone.
Heedless of the wind and weather
Let's not worry about the cold and harsh weather and just enjoy ourselves together.
Fa la la la la, la la la la
We are singing joyfully in celebration.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BAGDASARIAN, KARMAN, TRADITIONAL
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