Deck The Halls
Brian Wilson (Holiday) 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,
See the blazing Yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
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.
The song 'Deck the Halls' is a classic Christmas tune that speaks of the joy and excitement that surrounds the holiday season. The song's opening line, 'Deck the halls with boughs of holly', encourages the listener to decorate their homes with the traditional greenery of the season. The repetition of the line 'fa la la la la, la la la la' after every other line creates an upbeat and festive tone that sets the mood for the song.
The second line encourages the listener to embrace the season's joy and happiness – 'tis the season to be jolly'. The third line urges the listener to join in the festivities by putting on their best clothes – 'don we now our gay apparel'. The fourth line suggests singing traditional Christmas carols, such as 'trolling the ancient Yule tide carol,' which adds to the blissful atmosphere of the season.
The following verses continue the theme of joyous celebration, with references to the 'blazing Yule' and the striking of a harp to join in the chorus. The song encourages the audience to join in with the joyful celebration, telling of the stories of Christmas treasure. A new year is approaching, and the song urges us to welcome it with enthusiasm and joy while ignoring the harsh conditions of wind and weather.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Let's decorate the halls with holly branches to create a festive atmosphere.
Tis the season to be jolly,
It's the time of year when we should be happy and enjoy the holiday season.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Let's put on our festive and colorful clothing to celebrate the occasion.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
Let's sing and share traditional carols that have been passed down for generations.
See the blazing Yule before us,
Let's admire the bright and beautiful Yule log burning before us.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Let's play some music and join in the songs of the season together.
Follow me in merry measure,
Join me and let's dance to the music and have some fun.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
As we dance, I'll tell you the tales and stories of the treasures of the Yule tide season.
Fast away the old year passes,
The old year is ending quickly and we should make the most of the time we have left.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Let's cheer and welcome the new year with enthusiasm and happiness.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Let's all sing happily and enjoy the holiday season together.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Let's not let the cold weather or wind spoil our festive spirits and enjoyment of the season.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT D SINGLETON
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