Happy Xmas
John & Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir Lyrics


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(Happy Christmas Kyoko)
(Happy Christmas Julian)

So this is Christmas
And what have you done?
Another year over
And 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 fear

And so this is Christmas (war is over)
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
The rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The road is so long (now)
And so Happy Christmas (war is over)
For black and for white (if you want it)
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Let's stop all the fight (now)

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 (war is over)
And what have we done? (If you want it)
Another year over (war is over)
And a new one just begun (now)
And so Happy Christmas (war is over)
We hope you had fun (if you want it)
The near and the dear ones (war is over)
The old and the young (now)

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

Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)




Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
Happy Christmas

Overall Meaning

The song "Happy Xmas" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono is a holiday song that emphasizes peace and love during the Christmas season. The lyrics are reflective and introspective, beginning with the question "So this is Christmas, and what have you done?" It is a song that encourages people to take stock of what they have accomplished over the past year and to celebrate with their loved ones. The chorus, "War is over if you want it," reinforces the message of peace, implying that if we choose to end wars and conflicts, then they will cease to exist.


The second part of the song highlights the universality of the message of peace. The lyrics mention people of all races and backgrounds, emphasizing that peace is an issue that affects everyone, and it is up to all of us to come together to end it. The song ends with repetitive "Happy Christmases" that convey the message of love and joy that the holiday season brings.


Overall, "Happy Xmas" is a hopeful and positive song that encourages people to come together and end the conflicts that divide us. It is a reminder that peace is something that we can achieve if we are willing to work towards it.


Line by Line Meaning

So this is Christmas
The holiday season is upon us


And what have you done?
Reflect on your accomplishments this year


Another year over
Time has passed quickly


And a new one just begun
A fresh start is upon us


And so this is Christmas
The holiday season is a time to enjoy


I hope you have fun
I wish you a joyous time


The near and the dear ones
Close family and friends


The old and the young
People of all ages


Let's hope it's a good one
We anticipate a positive year ahead


Without any fear
Hoping for peace and calmness


For weak and for strong (if you want it)
Everyone deserves peace and happiness


The rich and the poor ones (war is over)
Socioeconomic status should not dictate one's right to peace


The road is so long (now)
The journey to peace may be difficult and ongoing


For black and for white (if you want it)
Peace is for everyone, regardless of race


For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Peace is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity


Let's stop all the fight (now)
We hope for an end to all conflict


And what have we done? (If you want it)
Reflect on our collective actions for peace


We hope you had fun (if you want it)
We wish you enjoyed the holiday season in your own way




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono

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Comments from YouTube:

@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.

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@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.

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