Happy Xmas
Harlem Community Choir; John Lennon; Plastic Ono Band 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 one
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
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight
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
And what have we done
Another year over
A new one just begun
And so happy Christmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
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
War is over, if you want it
War is over now
Happy Christmas
"Soo, this is Christmas" is a beautiful Christmas song that talks about the essence of Christmas being a time of love, togetherness, and goodwill. The lyrics began by questioning what people have achieved over the past year and remind people that another year is gone while a new one has just begun. Lennon, through the song, implores everyone to have fun during the Christmas season with friends and family, regardless of age, status, or color. He wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year while hoping that it is a good one without fear.
As the song progresses, Lennon highlights the wrongs in the world and wishes for peace among all people, regardless of their race or color. He calls for an end to fighting and encourages people to embrace unity, love, and harmony. The song concludes by reminding people that war is over if they truly want it to be over.
The song was initially released in 1971 by the Plastic Ono Band, with John Lennon and Yoko Ono as the lead artists. The Harlem Community Choir provided background vocals for the song, which adds to the song's overall beauty. The song's message and melody have stood the test of time, and it remains a classic holiday song played worldwide during the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
The current time is Christmas and we are all living in it.
And what have you done
What have you achieved in the past year?
Another year over
Another year has passed and gone.
And a new one just begun
And a new year has just started.
And so this is Christmas
Again, this is Christmas which is a time of celebration.
I hope you have fun
I hope you enjoy this time of celebration.
The near and the dear one
Those who are close to us and hold a dear place in our hearts.
The old and the young
Both the elderly and the young people, regardless of age.
A very Merry Christmas
A joyous and delightful Christmas to you all.
And a happy new year
Also, a happy and prosperous New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one
I wish for everyone to have a positive and fulfilling year.
Without any fear
This should be free from any worry or distress.
For weak and for strong
This season is for everyone, whether strong or weak.
For rich and the poor ones
It is a time for both the rich and the less fortunate alike.
The world is so wrong
Unfortunately, the world is currently plagued with many problems.
For black and for white
This is a time for all races, regardless of skin color.
For yellow and red ones
Also, for people of Asian or Native American descent.
Let's stop all the fight
I wish we could end all the conflict and anger in the world.
War is over, if you want it
We can end war and achieve peace if everyone truly desires it.
And what have we done
As a collective group of people, what have we accomplished in the past year?
We hope you have fun
We hope you all enjoy your time spent during the holiday season.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, YOKO ONO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CarinaFragozo
This song always makes me cry.
@AllanMenezes
+Carina Fragozo omg this was the first song I remembered when i saw that your video was about "christmas carols" ( although this isn't a christmas carol, or is it?) , after I watched it I came here to listen this song and then you're here kaspkoasaoksopa
enfim, sou um grande fã do seu canal e do seu trabalho, espero não ter cometido nenhum erro haha :)
@1LuckySilver
+Carina Fragozo me too. everytime. so much misery. so sad
@CarinaFragozo
+Allan Menezes hahaha what a coincidence! Yeah, this is actually one of my favorite songs! But Camilo didn't know the lyrics, so we chose the ones he could sing :)
@CarinaFragozo
+Lucky Silver ;(
@alejandroblakes
+Carina Fragozo You should be happy to listen it.
@machintosh3008
As a kid, this is a great Christmas song.
But as an adult, this is one of the best anti-war songs ever written.
@lorijohnson2348
Absolutely. It has been 43 years since John’s murder, but he lives on in all our hearts forever. ❤
@user-ro1lh1xz6d
Facts to both of these comments
@rjr1880
Too bad the melody was copied from the song Stewball, recorded by several folk artists.