Berlin, who was Jewish, was one of the few Tin Pan Alley/Broadway songwriters who wrote both lyrics and music for his songs. Although he never learned to read music beyond a rudimentary level, he composed over 3,000 songs. Many of his songs, including "God Bless America", "White Christmas", "Alexander's Ragtime Band", and "There's No Business Like Show Business," left an indelible mark on American music and culture. He produced 17 film scores and 21 Broadway scores, in addition to his individual songs.
Happy Holiday
Irving Berlin Lyrics
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Happy holiday, happy holiday
While the merry bells keep ringing
May your ev'ry wish come true
Happy holiday, happy holiday
May the calendar keep bringing
Happy holidays to you
Come To Holiday Inn
If you're burdened down with trouble
If your nerves are wearing thin
Park your load down the road
And come to Holiday Inn
If the traffic noise affects you
Like a squeaky violin
Kick your cares down the stairs
And come to Holiday Inn
If you can't find someone who
Would set your heart a-whirl
Take your car and motor to
The home of boy meets girl
If you're laid-up with a breakdown
Throw away your vitamin
Don't get worse, grab your nurse
And come to Holiday Inn
Irving Berlin's song Happy Holiday is a classic holiday song that captures the joyful and festive spirit of the holiday season. The song starts off with an upbeat melody and the words "happy holiday, happy holiday" which sets the mood for the rest of the song. The merry bells ringing in the background create a feeling of cheerfulness while the lyrics convey well wishes for the listeners. The song encourages listeners to make the most of the holiday season by wishing that their every wish comes true. The song is a celebration of the holiday season and looks forward to the new year with hopes of more happy holidays to come.
The next part of the song shifts to an advertisement for the Holiday Inn. The lyrics paint a picture of a place where people can come to get away from their troubles and worries. It is a place where people can escape the stresses of everyday life and find joy in the simpler things. The lyrics encourage listeners who are burdened with trouble and those with nerves that are wearing thin to come to Holiday Inn. The song suggests that Holiday Inn is a place where even the sound of traffic can't reach and that people can come to relax and unwind.
The song ends with a call to action for those who are looking for someone to set their heart a-whirl. It suggests that they take a drive to Holiday Inn where boy meets girl. The song encourages those who are experiencing a breakdown to take a break and come to Holiday Inn. The song is a classic because it encapsulates the holiday spirit and encourages people to take some time to enjoy and discover the simple joys in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy holiday, happy holiday
Wishing you a joyful and happy holiday season
While the merry bells keep ringing
Enjoying the festive atmosphere created by the cheerful ringing of bells
May your ev'ry wish come true
Hoping that all your hopes and dreams will be fulfilled
May the calendar keep bringing
Wishing that every day on the calendar brings happiness
Happy holidays to you
Wishing you a happy holiday season
If you're burdened down with trouble
If you're facing difficulties or problems
If your nerves are wearing thin
If you're feeling anxious or stressed out
Park your load down the road
Leave your troubles behind and take a break
And come to Holiday Inn
Come to this special place where you can relax and be happy
If the traffic noise affects you
If the sound of the traffic is bothering you
Like a squeaky violin
Like an unpleasant and annoying sound
Kick your cares down the stairs
Forget your worries and enjoy yourself
And come to Holiday Inn
Come to this special place where you can relax and be happy
If you can't find someone who
If you haven't found someone who
Would set your heart a-whirl
Can make your heart beat faster with excitement and happiness
Take your car and motor to
Hop in your car and drive to
The home of boy meets girl
This special place where romance can bloom
If you're laid-up with a breakdown
If you're feeling sick and can't do what you normally would
Throw away your vitamin
Forget about your medicine
Don't get worse, grab your nurse
Don't let things get worse, find someone to take care of you
And come to Holiday Inn
Come to this special place where you can relax and be happy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
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