Happy X
John & Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir 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.
John & Yoko/The Plastic One Band's song "Happy X" is a powerful message about unity and peace, but also a reflection on the year gone by and the hopes for the year to come. The song starts with a rhetorical question, "So this is Christmas and what have you done?" which acts as a call to action for the listener to reflect on what they have achieved and what more they can do to make the world a better place. The chorus repeats the message of a merry Christmas and a happy new year, but also adds an important wish for the future: "Let's hope it's a good one without any fears." The song goes on to acknowledge the diversity of people and their struggles for a better life, regardless of their color, race or social status.
The verses provide further detail on the message of unity and peace, as John and Yoko sing about the path ahead not only for the weak and strong, but also for the rich and poor ones, and how long their road is. The lines "For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights," are a clear call to end racism and war, and to work towards a society where everyone can live in peace and harmony. The song ends with the powerful statement "War is over if you want it, war is over now," which serves as a reminder that peace is achievable if we work together for it.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas and what have you done,
Acknowledging another year coming to a close and asking one another what we have accomplished in this time.
Another year over, a new one just begun.
Pointing out the reality of the turning of the years.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
Wishing everyone a good and enjoyable holiday season.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Referring to the people who matter most in our lives, regardless of age or relation.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Offering well wishes for the holiday season and upcoming year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
Expressing a hope for a positive and light-hearted year to come.
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
Stating that the holiday season is for everyone, no matter their situation in life.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
Highlighting the differences that exist between us and the struggles of life.
And so happy Christmas for black and for white
Reminding us that skin color should not be a factor in holiday celebrations.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
Pleading for an end to conflicts based on skin color or ethnicity.
And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Repeating the opening lines, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on our actions and achievements over the year.
Another year over, a new one just begun.
Repeating the sentiment that another year has come to a close and a new one has begun.
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
Reiterating the wishes for a happy and joyful holiday season.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Repeating a reminder of the importance of valuing and spending time with our loved ones.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Again offering well wishes for the holiday season and upcoming year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.
Repeating a desire for a positive and fear-free year to come.
War is over if you want it, war is over now.
Ending with a hopeful message about the possibility of peace, emphasizing that it is up to us to make it happen.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, YOKO ONO
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@ArronP
they say. happy xmas kyoko, happy xmas Julian. Sean wasn't born, so John said his first sons name... kyoko was yokos daughter, idk the details, but something went wrong with kyokos father Tony Cox I believe is his name, he kept her away from yoko...I'm prob not right but it was something like that....hell John acknowledged kyoko as his daughter but he wasn't her father. I remember they went to court so kyoko could have some custody over her daughter....I think she was in bed with John and yoko during the bed in for peace...I'm guessing it was Montreal in 1969..
they did that in another part of the world in Amsterdam Holland..(again I'm prob not 100% on that) recently Sean said his nephew jack?!? well it have to be kyokos child cause Julian don't have kids. so idk who he's talking about..
like the song woman John says in the beginning I'm sure u all know this
for the other half of the sky
dedicated to yoko....yoko said that quote in a letter for the NYC parole board when MDC was up for parole. he's been denied at least 7 or 8 times...
@damti4444
The "Happy Crishtmas Julian" always gets me, he says it with such a sadness in his voice but also with much love. Forgetting the things he did, he loved his son more than everything in this world, even thought he had another kid with Yoko.
Yoko also loved her daughter a lot, she suffered when she were separated of her. In the "Happy Christmas Kyoko", you can feel how she missed her... Even John helped her to take her daughter for a day.
Despite Yoko was one of the reasons the Beatles separated, John loved her and as The Beatles said, all you need is love. We don't know if without Yoko, John wouldn't have divorced Cynthia but things happen because of something.
Thanks if you've read all this, have a great day/night. Peace and Love ✌☮️
@trimalchiolegien2687
It's around 50 Years now this message was sent.
How people still can hate each other, can't stand together as one, can't stop fighting each other.
So I say as like my idol:
WAR IS OVER
IF WE WANT IT
merry christmas from mankind
May our words be heard. 💙
Rest in peace John ☮
@barrackobama3631
The immortal snail made me fell in love with this song
@lexderp2766
Pablo
@marigoldss
pablo why are you even in a the beatles members music video?
@cousinbluey3166
Pablito
@mitochondria1674
Pablo
@icelacreyo1222
Where's Beluga?
@mundanechimp8969
as the snail slowing moves towards me I can only think about the relationships, the children and the friends I have made over my stay. as I look out seeing the collapsing sun travel towards the earth I can only hear this tune and think was it worth it.
@anthonyvu4692
I was looking for this comment lol
@pouncelygrin6699
death's embrace, cold yet comforting
@conkerlive101
I never understood this... The sun won't die for another 5 BILLION years. IF we don't blow ourselves up, humanity will easily be able move out of this solar system within the first million years. Dodging the explosion by 4999million years.