Have Yourself A Merry Christmas
Christina Aguilera feat. Brian McKnight Lyrics


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Ah, yeah, mmm
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, your troubles will be out of sight, yeah
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, your troubles will be miles away, ooh
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Ooh, and have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
But 'til then we'll have to muddle through somehow
Oh, yeah, ooh, oh




Have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Ooh, yeah, oh, ooh, oh, ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Christina Aguilera feat. Brian McKnight is a holiday classic that captures the essence of the Christmas spirit. The song suggests that people should let go of their worries and anxieties during the holiday season and focus on the joyous and magical moments that come with it. The lyrics convey a message that everybody should embrace the holiday season and celebrate the memories of the past and the present.


The song opens with Christina Aguilera's mellifluous voice inviting the listener to bask in the merriment of Christmas. She urges the listener to let their heart be light and to leave all their troubles behind. She then explains how the Yuletide season can bring joy into people's lives and make their problems seem miles away. The following stanza talks about the nostalgia that comes with the season - old friends and happy memories. Christina and Brian invite everyone to enjoy the company of their loved ones and celebrate the season together. They remind us that in the years to come, we'll still be together if fate allows. The final lines are a wish for a shining star to top the Christmas tree as the two vocalists finish by wishing the listeners a merry Christmas.


In conclusion, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a song that provides a lovely reminder of the holiday season's cheer and joy. It is a classic that continues to resonate with people all over the world and lifts the spirit at the end of every year.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish you a joyous and delightful Christmas


Let your heart be light
Be happy and carefree


From now on, your troubles will be out of sight, yeah
Your worries will disappear and you can relax


Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate Christmas with excitement and enthusiasm


From now on, your troubles will be miles away, ooh
Your problems will be far behind you


Here we are as in olden days
We are together like in the past


Happy golden days of yore
The happy and memorable days of the past


Faithful friends who are dear to us
Friends who are loyal and loved by us


They gather near to us once more
They come close to us like before


Through the years we all will be together
In the years to come we will all stay connected


If the fates allow
If destiny permits


Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Decorate the highest branch of the tree with a bright star


Ooh, and have yourself a merry little Christmas now
So enjoy the spirit of Christmas today


But 'til then we'll have to muddle through somehow, ooh yeah, ooh, oh
Until then, we have to struggle and strive to overcome our problems


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now, ooh yeah, oh, ooh
So take time to celebrate the present and have a happy Christmas




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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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