According to the The Impossible Songfacts, the Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller penned mid-tempo ballad was released in March 2002 as the first single from his second album, man With a Memory . It became his first hit, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Country chart and #29 on the Hot 100. Nichols recalled to The Boot in a 2011 interview: "'The Impossible' was huge for me for a number of different reasons. It was my introduction to Country music. It was the first thing everybody saw of me, this brand new guy with this voice. I heard a lot of people say when they met me, 'Wow! We just pictured somebody a lot older, because it's a really country-sounding voice.' So, it was my introduction. It got people familiar with me."
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Joe Nichols 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
Joe Nichols's version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is a heartwarming rendition of a classic Christmas song. The song is an invitation to celebrate Christmas with joy and without the weight of everyday troubles. The first two lines of the song, "Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light" set the tone of the entire song. The phrase "let your heart be light" encourages listeners to let go of any emotional baggage or worries and just enjoy the holiday season. The lyrics in the chorus, "From now on, our troubles will be miles away," add to the song's message of hope and joy. It’s an assurance that Christmas can bring about peace that transcends time and space.
The second verse moves on to reminisce about the past and happy memories. The lyrics, "here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore" evoke a nostalgic feeling, accompanied by the hope that loved ones will gather around again in the present. The phrase "faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us once more" is used to describe the reunification and happiness that comes from being around loved ones. The last stanza plays on the hope that the future promises the possibility of coming together as a family again. The phrase "through the years, we all will be together if the fates allow" speaks of the uncertainty of the future but assures us of the possibility of togetherness in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish yourself a happy and joyful Christmas
Let your heart be light
Don't let any worries or sadness cloud your heart and spirit
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
We'll forget our troubles, at least for a little while, and enjoy the holiday season
Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate the festive season with joy and merriment
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
We won't let anything get in the way of our happiness and good spirits, even if it means putting our worries on hold
Here we are as in olden days
We're back in the same place we used to be, reminiscing the old days
Happy golden days of yore
Remembering and cherishing the joyous moments of the past
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Our loyal and cherished friends who are an important part of our lives
Gather near to us once more
Come and be with us again, renewing our ties and friendships
Through the years we all will be together
We may be separated at times, but we'll always stay close to each other, no matter what life brings
If the fates allow
If fate permits us to be together as we plan
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Put a bright, shining star on the highest point to signal the start of Christmas festivities
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy the festive season with all your heart and soul without any worries or concerns
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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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