Happy Xmas
Harlem Community Choir/John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band/Yoko Ono Lyrics
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(Happy Christmas Julian)
So this is Christmas
And what have you done?
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
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)
The 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)
Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
Happy Christmas
The song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band and Yoko Ono is a message of hope and a call for peace during the Christmas season. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that another year has passed, and a new year lies ahead. Lennon questions his listeners' actions and asks what they have done to make the world a better place. He then wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, hoping that it will be a good one without any fear.
The chorus repeats the phrase "War is over, if you want it" as a statement of simplicity and hope. Lennon sings about Christmas being a time for everyone, regardless of race or social status. He hopes that people will stop fighting and come together during the holidays. The song ends on a positive note, wishing everyone a happy Christmas.
The song was first released in 1971, as a protest against the Vietnam War, with the aim of promoting peace and raising awareness of political issues. It has since become a Christmas classic and has been covered by many artists. The Harlem Community Choir provided the backing vocals, giving the song a gospel feel.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
It's Christmas time and we are experiencing it
And what have you done?
What have you accomplished this year?
Another year over
One more year has gone by
And a new one just begun
And a new year has just started
And so this is Christmas
Christmas is here once again
I hope you have fun
I wish for you to have a good time and enjoy the holidays
The near and the dear ones
Those who are close to us, our loved ones
The old and the young
Both the elderly and the children
A very Merry Christmas
I wish you a very joyful and happy Christmas
And a Happy New Year
And I hope you have a happy new year too
Let's hope it's a good one
Let's wish for a good year ahead
Without any fear
Without any worries or anxiety
For weak and for strong
This message of peace is for everyone, regardless of strength
The rich and the poor ones
Both rich and poor people deserve peace
The road is so long
This journey towards peace can be a long one
For black and for white
This message of peace is for people of all races and colors
For yellow and red ones
And it's for all people, regardless of their cultural background
Let's stop all the fight
Let's put an end to the fighting and conflict
And what have we done?
What have we, as a society, accomplished this year?
We hope you had fun
We hope you enjoyed the holiday season
War is over, if you want it
It's up to us to bring peace and put an end to wars
Happy Christmas
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Happy Christmas
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Happy Christmas
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Happy Christmas
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono
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@ArronP
they say. happy xmas kyoko, happy xmas Julian. Sean wasn't born, so John said his first sons name... kyoko was yokos daughter, idk the details, but something went wrong with kyokos father Tony Cox I believe is his name, he kept her away from yoko...I'm prob not right but it was something like that....hell John acknowledged kyoko as his daughter but he wasn't her father. I remember they went to court so kyoko could have some custody over her daughter....I think she was in bed with John and yoko during the bed in for peace...I'm guessing it was Montreal in 1969..
they did that in another part of the world in Amsterdam Holland..(again I'm prob not 100% on that) recently Sean said his nephew jack?!? well it have to be kyokos child cause Julian don't have kids. so idk who he's talking about..
like the song woman John says in the beginning I'm sure u all know this
for the other half of the sky
dedicated to yoko....yoko said that quote in a letter for the NYC parole board when MDC was up for parole. he's been denied at least 7 or 8 times...
@damti4444
The "Happy Crishtmas Julian" always gets me, he says it with such a sadness in his voice but also with much love. Forgetting the things he did, he loved his son more than everything in this world, even thought he had another kid with Yoko.
Yoko also loved her daughter a lot, she suffered when she were separated of her. In the "Happy Christmas Kyoko", you can feel how she missed her... Even John helped her to take her daughter for a day.
Despite Yoko was one of the reasons the Beatles separated, John loved her and as The Beatles said, all you need is love. We don't know if without Yoko, John wouldn't have divorced Cynthia but things happen because of something.
Thanks if you've read all this, have a great day/night. Peace and Love ✌☮️
@trimalchiolegien2687
It's around 50 Years now this message was sent.
How people still can hate each other, can't stand together as one, can't stop fighting each other.
So I say as like my idol:
WAR IS OVER
IF WE WANT IT
merry christmas from mankind
May our words be heard. 💙
Rest in peace John ☮
@barrackobama3631
The immortal snail made me fell in love with this song
@lexderp2766
Pablo
@marigoldss
pablo why are you even in a the beatles members music video?
@cousinbluey3166
Pablito
@mitochondria1674
Pablo
@icelacreyo1222
Where's Beluga?
@mundanechimp8969
as the snail slowing moves towards me I can only think about the relationships, the children and the friends I have made over my stay. as I look out seeing the collapsing sun travel towards the earth I can only hear this tune and think was it worth it.
@anthonyvu4692
I was looking for this comment lol
@pouncelygrin6699
death's embrace, cold yet comforting
@conkerlive101
I never understood this... The sun won't die for another 5 BILLION years. IF we don't blow ourselves up, humanity will easily be able move out of this solar system within the first million years. Dodging the explosion by 4999million years.