Happy Xmas
Darlene Love Lyrics


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So this is Christmas
And what have you done?
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you had fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Christmas (war is over)
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The road is so long (now)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
For black and for white (if you want it)
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Let's stop all the fight (now)

A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Christmas (war is over)
And what have we done? (if you want it)
Another year over (war is over)
And a new one just begun (now)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
We hope you had fun (if you want it)
The near and the dear ones (war is over)
The old and the young (now)

A very Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

war is over, if you want it
war is over, now
Happy Christmas




Happy Christmas, Christmas
Happy Christmas, Christmas

Overall Meaning

The song "Happy Xmas" by Darlene Love is a holiday classic that encourages people to reflect on the year and spread love and peace during the Christmas season. The song asks the listener to reflect on what they have done throughout the year and to hope for a peaceful and prosperous new year. Darlene Love's powerful vocals in this song add to the emotional effect of the lyrics, reminding everyone to hold their loved ones close during such a significant time of year.


The song also deals with the global issues of war, poverty, and racial inequality. The lyrics state that Christmas is for everyone, from the weak to the strong, and from the rich to the poor. The message of the song is clear: everyone deserves to be happy and celebrate Christmas, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or social status. "Happy Xmas" has become a modern-day classic, and the message of the song remains relevant 47 years since its initial release.


Line by Line Meaning

So this is Christmas
The singer is acknowledging that it is Christmas time.


And what have you done?
The singer is asking the listener to reflect on what they have accomplished over the past year.


Another year over
The singer is acknowledging the end of the current year.


And a new one just begun
The singer is acknowledging the start of a new year.


And so this is Christmas
The singer is once again acknowledging that it is Christmas time.


I hope you had fun
The singer hopes that the listener enjoyed themselves during the holiday season.


The near and the dear ones
The singer is referring to family and loved ones who are close to the listener's heart.


The old and the young
The singer is acknowledging that Christmas is a holiday celebrated by individuals of all ages.


A very Merry Christmas
The singer is wishing the listener a happy and joyous holiday season.


And a happy New Year
The singer is wishing the listener a happy and prosperous new year.


Let's hope it's a good one
The singer is expressing hope that the new year will be a positive one.


Without any fear
The singer is encouraging the listener to enter the new year with a sense of courage and confidence.


For weak and for strong (if you want it)
The singer is suggesting that the end of war and conflict can be achieved by anyone who desires it, regardless of their perceived strength or weakness.


For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The singer is suggesting that the end of war and conflict is something that will benefit both the wealthy and the less fortunate.


The road is so long (now)
The singer is acknowledging that the path to peace and unity is a long and difficult one, but it is worth pursuing nonetheless.


For black and for white (if you want it)
The singer is suggesting that the end of war and conflict can be achieved by people of all races, and that achieving it is a matter of choice.


For yellow and red ones (war is over)
The singer is suggesting that the end of war and conflict is something that will benefit individuals of all cultures and backgrounds.


Let's stop all the fight (now)
The singer is encouraging everyone to come together and work towards ending conflict and violence.


And what have we done? (if you want it)
The singer is asking everyone to reflect on what they have done to contribute towards the end of war and violence, and suggesting that it is something that can be achieved by anyone who desires it.


We hope you had fun (if you want it)
The singer is expressing hope that the listener enjoyed themselves during the holiday season, and suggesting that achieving the end of war and conflict is something that anyone can strive towards.


Happy Christmas, Christmas
The singer is once again acknowledging that it is Christmas time and wishing the listener a happy holiday season once again.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono

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[Verse 1]
The cold wind is blowin' and the streets are getting dark
I'm writin' you a letter and I don't know where to start
The bells will be ringin' Saint John the Divine
I get a little lonely every year around this time
The music plays all night in Little Italy
The lights will be going up on old Rockefeller tree
People window shopping on Fifth Avenue
All I want for Christmas is you

[Chorus]
I've got to know (Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Where do the lonely hearts go
(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Oh 'cause nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas

[Verse 2]
Things are different since you've been here last
Childhood dreaming is a thing of the past
Maybe you can bring us some hope this year
Visions of sugar plums have disappeared
Do you remember sleigh riding in the snow
And dancing all night to "Baby, Please Come Home"
Today's celebration is bittersweet
There's mothers and children in the street

[Chorus]
I wanna know (Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go
(Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas)
'Cause nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas

[Verse 3]
I'm all grown up but I'm the same you'll see
I'm writing you this letter 'cause I still believe
Dear Santa I've been good this year
Can't you stay a little while with me right here

Ooooooh
I've got to know

Saxophone Instrumental

(Tell me) I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go

Oooooh, because nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
Oooh, nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas
Oooohhh, nobody ought to be
Oooh yeah on Christmas (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
All alone on Christmas (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Tell me I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Don't leave me alone (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
All alone on Christmas (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Tell me I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Where do they all go (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Where do lonely hearts go (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
I've got to know (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)
Nobody on Christmas (Nobody ought to be alone on Christmas)



All comments from YouTube:

@bucknekid9608

Nothing screams Christmas time like Darlene Love’s voice.

@missygordon5418

she is an absolute Queen and legend

@oscarphile

Absolutely! She's become as much a Christmastime staple as Nat King Cole!

@SimpleJars

Are you talking like Gaston from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"? (I NEVER like that Disney villain at all!)

@israelesquivel8363

My favorite Christmas song

@hollylovesgiraffes

OMG agree

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@AKDalton98

Honestly the best Christmas song imo. Darlene’s voice is amazing

@robin3423

This Christmas song should be played more on the radio its so underrated 🎄 💗

@evilhill6667

I agree

@PANTA-Music

This track is one of the most played christmas tracks on our radio station (In NL). The fact I am here, says enough about the track. It gets never bored.

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