Happy Xmas
John & Yoko The Plastic Ono Band Lyrics
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(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
The near and the dear one
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
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red one
Let's stop all the fight
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 one
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
la, la, ah, ah
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas (happy Christmas)
Happy Christmas (happy Christmas)
The song "Happy Xmas" by John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band is a message of peace, unity, and hope during the holiday season. It starts with a reflection on the passing of another year and the beginning of a new one. The lyrics then shift to acknowledge the world's problems and the need for human solidarity. It implores for an end to the conflicts between nations and people of different races. The song ends with the iconic line: "War is over, if you want it. War is over now."
The song's uplifting message about peace and hope was timely when it was released in 1971, during the Vietnam War. John Lennon's anti-war activism and role as a peace advocate are evident in the song. The line, "War is over, if you want it," has become synonymous with the peace movement. The song blends rock and Christmas music genres, with seasonal bells, chimes, and a chiming guitar riff being the song's signature sound.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
Acknowledging that it is the holiday season
And what have you done
Reflecting on personal accomplishments of the past year
Another year over
Noting the passage of time
And a new one just begun
Recognizing the opportunity for a fresh start
And so this is Christmas
Reinforcing the sentiment of the holiday season
I hope you have fun
Wishing happiness to the listener
The near and the dear one
The people who are closest to us
The old and the young
People of all ages
A very Merry Christmas
Wishing a joyful Christmas
And a happy new year
Wishing a positive new year
Let's hope it's a good one
Expressing optimism for the upcoming year
Without any fear
Eliminating worries or concerns
For weak and for strong
For people of all levels of ability
For rich and the poor ones
For people of all levels of wealth
The world is so wrong
Acknowledging the unjust issues in the world
For black and for white
For people of all races
For yellow and red one
For people of all ethnicities
Let's stop all the fight
Encouraging peace and unity
And what have we done
Reflecting on global accomplishments of the past year
We hope you have fun
Wishing happiness to the listener
War is over, if you want it
Implying that a world without war is attainable if we work towards it
War is over now
Affirming that peace is possible
la, la, ah, ah
Singing sounds without meaningful lyrics
Happy Christmas
Wishing a joyful Christmas
Happy Christmas (happy Christmas)
Repeating the sentiment of a joyful Christmas
Happy Christmas Kyoko
Wishing a specific person named Kyoko a joyful Christmas
Happy Christmas Julian
Wishing a specific person named Julian a joyful Christmas
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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.