Deck the Halls
Holly Cole 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 lyrics of “Deck the Halls” by Holly Cole revolve around the holiday season and the traditions that accompany it. The beginning lines, “Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la” signify the decoration of the house with plants and flowers that bring about the festive mood. The repetition of “fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la” throughout the song is meant to represent the joyous spirit of the holiday season.


The song continues with “’Tis the season to be jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la” which implies that this is a time for happiness and laughter. “Don we now our gay apparel, Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la” encourages people to dress in their best attire and to take pride in being part of the celebrations. “Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la” suggests that the holiday season brings about a sense of community and togetherness.


The second verse, “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” is about coming together around the fire to play instruments and sing carols. The third verse, “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” signals the end of the year and the beginning of a new one. The song ends with “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” encouraging us to continue the festivities despite any adverse conditions.


Overall, “Deck the Halls” is a joyful and celebratory song that highlights the traditions and customs of the holiday season. It embodies the spirit of togetherness and the importance of spreading love and joy.


Line by Line Meaning

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's adorn our home with beautiful evergreen decorations


Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
This is a joyful season, let's sing and make merry


'Tis the season to be jolly
This is the time of year to be full of joy and happiness


Don we now our gay apparel
Let's wear our most festive and colorful clothing


Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let's sing old and traditional Yule carols


See the blazing Yule before us.
Look at the warm and welcoming fire in the fireplace


Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Play the harp and sing along with everyone


Follow me in merry measure.
Join me in a joyful dance


While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
Listen to me share stories of the abundance and happiness of the holiday season


Fast away the old year passes.
The old year is ending quickly


Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Welcome the new year with cheer and celebration


Sing we joyous, all together.
Let's sing with joy as a group


Heedless of the wind and weather.
We don't care about the cold and snow outside, we are enjoying our festivities inside




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT D SINGLETON

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