Deck the Halls
Danny Kaye 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 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 year, 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

The iconic Christmas carol โ€œDeck the Hallsโ€ was originally a Welsh New Yearโ€™s Eve carol, with the melody dating back to the 16th century. The English lyrics were added in the 19th century, and the song has become a standard Christmas tune. The lyrics are an invitation to celebrate the holiday season by decorating with holly, being jolly, and wearing festive clothing. The line โ€œdon we now our gay apparelโ€ would have meant something different at the time the lyrics were written (before the word โ€œgayโ€ acquired its current meaning), but today it has taken on a new meaning of acceptance and celebration of diversity.


The second verse encourages musicians to join in by striking the harp and singing along, and the third and final verse reflects on the passing of the old year and the excitement of welcoming the new. The phrase โ€œtroll the ancient Yule-tide carolโ€ means something closer to โ€œsing out joyfullyโ€ than โ€œmock ridicule,โ€ despite the negative connotations the word โ€œtrollโ€ has today.


Overall, the song is an uplifting and festive tune that encourages people to come together to celebrate and make merry during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the halls with fresh green holly branches, to signify new life and new beginnings.


Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Let's sing this joyful, repetitive tune to uplift our spirits and bring us closer together.


'Tis the season to be jolly
This is the time of year when we should feel happy and content, surrounded by loved ones and good cheer.


Don we now our gay apparel
Let's dress up in our best and most colorful clothing, to celebrate the festive spirit of the season.


Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let's sing a traditional song of the winter solstice, with its roots in pagan folklore and mythology.


See the blazing Yule before us
Let's light the Yule log and gather around it, to chase away the darkness and welcome the new light and warmth of the coming year.


Strike the harp and join the chorus
Let's make music together, with the harp as a symbol of peace and harmony, and sing along with others who share our joy.


Follow me in merry measure
Let's dance in a lively and spirited way, moving to the beat of the music and rejoicing in the moment.


While I tell of Yule-tide treasure
Let's share stories of the season's magic and wonder, and appreciate the precious gifts of life and love that come with it.


Fast away the old year passes
Let's acknowledge the passage of time, and bid farewell to the past while embracing the new opportunities that await us.


Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let's welcome the dawn of a new year with open hearts, and look forward to all the possibilities and potentials it holds.


Sing we joyous, all together
Let's join our voices in a chorus of happiness and gratitude, celebrating the connections we share and the blessings we have.


Heedless of the wind and weather.
Let's revel in the moment and not worry about the challenges or difficulties that may lie ahead, confident in our ability to face them together.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Thomas Oliphant

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