Happy Xmas
John & Yoko and 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 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
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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@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.