Life
Carpendale is a pop singer, who sings most of his songs in the German language. He has two sons, (Wayne Carpendale and Cass Carpendale). His 1979 song Nachts, wenn alles schläft was among the 50 biggest selling singles in Germany for a year. He has released 37 regular Albums (Live Albums and Compilations not included), most of which charted in the German Album Top 10.
Happy Christmas
Howard Carpendale Lyrics
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And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have 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
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The war is so long
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
And a new one just begun
And so happy Christmas
I hope you have 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
And what have we done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
Howard Carpendale's song "Happy Christmas" is a classic holiday song that reminds us of the importance of family, love, and peace during the festive season. The song begins with the opening lines, "So this is Christmas, and what have you done, another year over, and a new one just begun." These lines highlight the passing of time and encourage listeners to reflect on the past year, its achievements, joys, and sorrows.
Carpendale further moves on to express his hope that we all have fun, surrounded by our near and dear ones, including the old and the young. The next stanza highlights the importance of unity, reminding us that Christmas is a time for everyone, irrespective of their race or social status. The song urges us to put away our differences and come together in harmony, "For weak and for strong, for rich and the poor ones, the war is so long, and so happy Christmas for black and for white, for yellow and red ones, let's stop all the fight."
In the final stanza, Carpendale continues to emphasize the importance of love, while encouraging us to make the most of the festive season, surrounded by loved ones. "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, and a new one just begun." The song concludes with the message that we should continue to strive towards a better future.
Overall, Howard Carpendale's "Happy Christmas" is a beautiful and timeless song that reminds us of the importance of unity, love, and hope during the festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
Acknowledges the current time of year and sets the tone for the rest of the song
And what have you done
Asks the listener to reflect on their accomplishments over the past year
Another year over
Highlights the passage of time, which is a common theme during the holiday season
And a new one just begun
Emphasizes the idea of new beginnings, a common theme associated with the new year
And so this is Christmas
Repeats the opening line to reinforce the message and mood of the song
I hope you have fun
Offers a hopeful message that the listener will find joy and happiness during the holiday season
The near and the dear ones
Refers to loved ones and family members, emphasizing the importance of these relationships during the holidays
The old and the young
Highlights the idea that the holiday season is important to people of all ages
A very merry Christmas
Offers a sincere message of holiday cheer
And a happy New Year
Wishes the listener a happy and prosperous new year
Let's hope it's a good one
Expresses the wish that the new year will bring positive experiences and opportunities
Without any fear
Suggests that one will be free from worry or anxiety during the new year
For weak and for strong
Emphasizes the idea that the holiday and new year are important to everyone, regardless of their status or situation
For rich and the poor ones
Reinforces the message that the holiday and new year are inclusive and meaningful to all
The war is so long
references to the impact of war and highlights the need for peace
And so happy Christmas
Repeats the message of holiday cheer and well-wishes
For black and for white
Acknowledges and celebrates diversity among people, emphasizing the holiday and new year as a time to come together in harmony
For yellow and red ones
Continues to celebrate diversity among people of different colors and nationalities
Let's stop all the fight
Calls for an end to conflict and violence among people of different backgrounds
And what have we done
Shifts the focus to a wider perspective, asking society as a whole to reflect on what has been accomplished over the past year
And so happy Christmas
Once more conveys a message of hope and good cheer for the holiday season
I hope you have fun
Again expresses the desire that the listener enjoys a happy and fulfilling holiday season
Writer(s): Hans-Joachim Horn-Bernges, Oliver Statz
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ICHFINDSCHLAGERTOLL
Ein grandioser Auftritt von Howard! Seid ihr schon in Weihnachtsstimmung?
@hellfire921
Dank Corona eher nicht.....
@NickyZimmer
Das Leben geht immer weiter. Am besten: Heiter!!
@hellfire921
@@NickyZimmer Alles klar
@irissowada9833
Er ist super! Mal anders gesungen als sonst,seine Weihnachtslieder sind super. Er hat jetzt ein neues Weihnachtsalbum. Neue Weihnachts CD. Kaufen Leute!👍👍👍👍👍🌲🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅🌲🎅Die Fans lieben ihn❤💙💛💚💜🧡❤💙💛💚💜❤💙💛💚💜🧡💙💛💚💜💙❤💛💚🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@steffiackermann7951
Ein hübscher Song ❤❤❤
@marionhays2782
“It’s really a MERRY CHRISTMAS🎺🕊🎼”
@klaus-dieterwestphely318
☃️🎄🎅Happy Christmas
@domenikmannig8665
ich wünsche euch auch Happy Christmas
@hannelorelinde2664
Einfach nur schön 👍👍👍❤