Deck The Halls
Beverley Mahood Lyrics

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Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
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,

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the blazing Yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the .
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.

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.

Overall Meaning

In Beverley Mahood's version of "Deck the Halls," the singer urges listeners to join in and celebrate the holiday spirit. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, highlighting the timeless tradition of decorating with holly during the Christmas season. The chorus encourages everyone to participate and sing along, and to embrace the festive mood of the holiday period.

The second verse refers to wearing gay apparel, which is a nod to the custom of wearing brightly colored clothing to celebrate the festive season. The singer also mentions the ancient Yule tide carol, which is a reference to the age-old tradition of singing carols at Christmas time. The third verse is more musically inclined, with a reference to the harp and an invitation to strike it and "join the chorus."

The fourth verse refers to following the singer in "merry measure," which is an invitation for everyone to dance and celebrate. The final verse is a reminder to embrace the New Year and to continue singing joyously, even as the old year passes. Overall, "Deck the Halls" is a song about community, tradition, and the joy of coming together to celebrate the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Let us decorate the halls with holly branches

Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Join in singing these festive lyrics

Tis the season to be jolly,
It is the time of year to be happy and merry

Don we now our gay apparel,
Let us put on our bright and colorful clothing

Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
Sing the old Christmas songs with enthusiasm

See the blazing Yule before us,
We see the bright and warm Christmas fire ahead of us

Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Play the harp and sing along with everyone else

Follow me in merry measure,
Come with me in a happy and lively way

While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
I will share with you stories of Christmas time treasures

Fast away the old year passes,
The old year is quickly ending

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Welcome the new year, boys and girls