Happy Christmas
John & Yoko/The Plastic One Band Lyrics
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Another year over, 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 fears.
And so this is Christmas, for weak and for strong,
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
And so happy Christmas, for black and for white
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
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, a new one just begun.
And so happy Christmas, we 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.
War is over, if you want it, war is over now.
The lyrics of "Happy Christmas" by John & Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir display a sense of reflection on the year that has passed, and a sense of hope for the future. The lines "So this is Christmas, and what have you done, Another year over, a new one just begun" encourage listeners to look back at their own experiences and growth throughout the previous year, while the lines "And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun, The near and the dear ones, the old and the young" remind us of the importance of cherishing time with loved ones.
The song takes an inclusive stance with lines like "And so happy Christmas, for black and for white, For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights" which advocate for harmony and peace among people of all backgrounds. The repetition of the lines "A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year, Let's hope it's a good one, without any fear" underscores the message of hope and positivity for the future.
The final line "War is over, if you want it, war is over now" serves as a call to action, reminding listeners that peace is possible if they actively work towards it. Overall, the song encourages listeners to appreciate the present moment, cherish their relationships, and work towards a more peaceful and harmonious future.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas, and what have you done,
We have arrived at another Christmas, what have we accomplished in the previous year?
Another year over, a new one just begun.
One year has come to an end, now a new one is starting.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
It's Christmas, a time to enjoy and have fun.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Our cherished friends and family, both old and young.
A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year
Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a happy New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one, without any fears.
May the new year bring positivity and optimism, with no anxieties.
And so this is Christmas, for weak and for strong,
Christmas has implications for everyone, despite their station.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
Both the wealthy and impoverished have lengthy journeys to undertake.
And so happy Christmas, for black and for white
A joyous Christmas greeting to those who are white and black.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
Let's put an end to all disputes with those with yellow and red skin.
And so this is Christmas, and what have we done
It's another Christmas, what has been done to create change this year?
Another year over, a new one just begun.
A year has gone by, and another just began.
And so happy Christmas, we hope you have fun
A merry and amusing Christmas is wished for everyone.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Our loved ones, young and old.
A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year
I wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one, without any fear.
I hope this year brings only positivity and not fear.
War is over, if you want it, war is over now.
There can be peace if that is truly what the people crave, there is no need for war.
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@CarinaFragozo
This song always makes me cry.
@AllanMenezes
+Carina Fragozo omg this was the first song I remembered when i saw that your video was about "christmas carols" ( although this isn't a christmas carol, or is it?) , after I watched it I came here to listen this song and then you're here kaspkoasaoksopa
enfim, sou um grande fã do seu canal e do seu trabalho, espero não ter cometido nenhum erro haha :)
@1LuckySilver
+Carina Fragozo me too. everytime. so much misery. so sad
@CarinaFragozo
+Allan Menezes hahaha what a coincidence! Yeah, this is actually one of my favorite songs! But Camilo didn't know the lyrics, so we chose the ones he could sing :)
@CarinaFragozo
+Lucky Silver ;(
@alejandroblakes
+Carina Fragozo You should be happy to listen it.
@machintosh3008
As a kid, this is a great Christmas song.
But as an adult, this is one of the best anti-war songs ever written.
@lorijohnson2348
Absolutely. It has been 43 years since John’s murder, but he lives on in all our hearts forever. ❤
@user-ro1lh1xz6d
Facts to both of these comments
@rjr1880
Too bad the melody was copied from the song Stewball, recorded by several folk artists.