Ilona Knopfler made a strong imp… Read Full Bio ↴Ilona Knopfler is a French jazz singer.
Ilona Knopfler made a strong impression with her 2005 recording for Mack Avenue, Live the Life. She was born in Paris to a mother who sang and a father who was a pianist. Knopfler began singing very early, performing at the age of six at the opening of a major hotel in Hong Kong. She traveled around the world with her parents. At 15 she was working as a backup singer for a rock band in Hong Kong when she discovered jazz. She spent three years singing with a trio and occasionally with two big bands at a Hong Kong jazz club. At 18, Knopfler moved to New York City for five years where she studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. Since then, she has alternated between living in Atlanta and Paris. Her debut recording for Mack Avenue, Some Kind of Wonderful, features her interpreting rock and pop songs in jazz settings, while 2005's Live the Life has her joined by an all-star jazz group performing jazz standards.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Ilona Knopfler Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Ilona Knopfler's version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is a timeless song that captures the essence of yuletide joy and the hope that comes with the season. The opening lines "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light, from now on our troubles will be out of sight" offer a message of hope and optimism, prompting the listener to let go of their troubles, find joy in the season and embrace the spirit of Christmas.
As the song progresses, Knopfler sings about the happy, golden days of yore, a time when faithful friends and family gathered together to celebrate the season. The lyrics paint a picture of people coming together to share memories and make new ones. The line "Through the years we all will be together, if the fates allow" offers a promise of togetherness, and the hope that nothing can keep us apart during the holidays.
The final lines of the song, "So hang a shining star upon the highest bough, and have yourself a merry little Christmas now" encapsulate the hope that the season brings – the hope for peace, love, and joy. Knopfler's voice captures the emotion and the message that the song offers, making it a perfect addition to any Christmas playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing you to have a happy and enjoyable holiday season.
Let your heart be light
May your emotions be free from stress and worries during this festive time.
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
We should look forward to forgetting our problems during the Christmas holiday.
Make the Yuletide gay
Encouraging everyone to enjoy and celebrate the festive mood of Christmas.
Here we are as in olden days
Reminiscing on the traditional Christmas celebrations of the past.
Happy golden days of yore
Remembering the joyful memories of Christmas from bygone years.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Being grateful for the loyal and cherished companions who are close to us.
Gather near to us once more
Inviting these dear friends to spend time together once again.
Through the years we all will be together
Looking ahead to future Christmases where we can all be reunited with each other.
If the fates allow
Expressing the hope that it will be possible to continue these Christmas reunions.
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Traditionally, placing a star-shaped decoration on the top of a Christmas tree to symbolize the spirit of the holiday.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Concluding with another expression of hope that the holiday season will be an upbeat and enjoyable time for all.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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