Deck the Halls
Chorus And Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House - Covent Garden 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.
"Deck the Halls" is a classic Christmas song that dates back to the 16th century, originally a Welsh carol melody called "Nos Galan." The lyrics are full of holiday cheer, encouraging listeners to adorn their homes with holly and wear their best clothes, all while singing and celebrating the season. The opening line, "Deck the halls with boughs of holly," sets the festive tone for the rest of the song.
The chorus and orchestra of the Royal Opera House - Covent Garden give a lively rendition of the tune. Along with the upbeat tempo and harmonious choral arrangement, the use of traditional instruments such as the harp adds to the song's festive spirit. The lyrics invite listeners to join in with the "fa-la-la-la-la's" and to sing along to the ancient Yule-tide carol.
The second verse emphasizes the warmth and coziness of Yule-tide traditions, with the imagery of a blazing Yule fire and the sound of a harp accompanied by the chorus. The song then leads into the celebratory chorus, encouraging listeners to sing and dance with joy regardless of the weather outside. The final lines welcome the new year and continue the festive energy, closing out the song on a high note.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let us decorate our house with the branches of holly trees to celebrate Christmas.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Let us sing in a cheerful melody to express our excitement.
'Tis the season to be jolly
It is the time of year when we should feel happy and full of cheer.
Don we now our gay apparel
Let us dress up in colorful and festive holiday clothing.
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let us sing the traditional songs of Christmas that have been passed down through generations.
See the blazing Yule before us.
Let us gather around the bright and warm Yule log to celebrate Christmas.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Let us play the harp and sing together in harmony.
Follow me in merry measure.
Join me in dancing and having fun.
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
As we celebrate, let me recount stories and legends of the holiday season.
Fast away the old year passes.
The old year is ending quickly, and time moves on.
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let us welcome the arrival of the new year with enthusiasm and joy.
Sing we joyous, all together.
Let us sing happily as a group, united in our festive spirits.
Heedless of the wind and weather.
Let us enjoy the holiday cheer despite the difficult weather conditions outside.
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