branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.
The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.
Deck the Halls
Alvin and 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" by Alvin and The Chipmunks is a classic holiday song that is often sung during the Christmas season. The first verse talks about decorating the halls with boughs of holly, which is a common tradition during the holiday season. The second verse talks about donning gay apparel, which refers to dressing up and wearing festive clothing to celebrate the holidays. The third verse talks about trolling the ancient Yule tide carol, which means singing old Christmas songs that have been passed down through the ages.
The chorus of the song is all about spreading joy and happiness during the holiday season. It encourages everyone to join in singing, striking the harp, and celebrating together. The last verse talks about saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new year with open arms. It also emphasizes the importance of coming together and being joyful, regardless of the weather or other external circumstances.
Overall, the song is a cheerful and uplifting celebration of the holiday season, encouraging everyone to be festive and joyful together.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the house with holly branches to celebrate the season
Tis the season to be jolly
This is the time of year to be happy and joyful
Don we now our gay apparel
Let's get dressed up in festive clothing
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol
Sing the old songs of Yule with enthusiasm
See the blazing Yule before us
Look at the bright Yule log burning in the fireplace
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Play music on the harp and join in singing with everyone else
Follow me in merry measure
Join me in a joyful song and dance
While I tell of Yule tide treasure
As I share stories about the joys of Yuletide
Fast away the old year passes
The old year is quickly coming to an end
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses
Welcome the new year, boys and girls
Sing we joyous, all together
Let's sing together with happiness and joy
Heedless of the wind and weather
Let's not worry about any bad weather or conditions outside
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Let's sing the traditional 'fa la la' refrain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BAGDASARIAN, KARMAN, TRADITIONAL
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