Happy Christmas
John & Yoko the Plastic Ono Band with the Harlem Community Choir Lyrics
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cNOTHER YEcR OVER, cND c NEW ONE JUST BEGUN
cND SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, I HOPE YOU HcVE FUN
THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
CHORUS:
c VERY MERRY CHRISTMcS - cND c HcPPY NEW YEcR
LET'S HOPE IT'S c GOOD ONE - WITHOUT cNY FEcR
cND SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, FOR WEcK cND FOR STRONG
FOR RICH cND THE POOR ONES, THE ROcD IS SO LONG
cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS, FOR BLcCK cND FOR WHITE
FOR YELLOW cND RED ONES, LET'S STOP cLL THE FIGHT
CHORUS:
cND SO THIS IS CHRISTMcS, cND WHcT HcVE WE DONE
cNOTHER YEcR OVER, c NEW ONE JUST BEGUN
cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS, WE HOPE YOU HcVE FUN
THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
CHORUS:
BRIDGE
WcR IS OVER, IF YOU WcNT IT
WcR IS OVER, NOW
cND SO HcPPY CHRISTMcS, WE HOPE YOU HcVE FUN
THE NEcR cND THE DEcR ONE, THE OLD cND THE YOUNG
CHORUS
The lyrics to John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band's song "Happy Christmas" convey a message of reflection, hope, and unity during the holiday season. The opening lines, "So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, and a new one just begun," invite listeners to assess their own actions and accomplishments. It encourages introspection, prompting individuals to evaluate how they have contributed to the world around them and what they have achieved in the past year.
The chorus, "A very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Let's hope it's a good one without any fear," expresses a wish for a joyous and peaceful holiday season and new year. It highlights the desire for a world free from fear and conflict, emphasizing the importance of unity and harmony among people. The lyrics also acknowledge the diversity of humanity, as it proclaims, "For black and for white, for yellow and red ones, let's stop all the fight."
Furthermore, the bridge section, "War is over if you want it, war is over now," serves as a call to action, urging individuals to actively choose peace and to work towards ending conflict. It suggests that the power to bring about change lies within each individual and that by collectively desiring an end to war, it can be achieved.
Overall, "Happy Christmas" is a song that encourages self-reflection, advocates for unity and peace, and inspires individuals to take responsibility for creating a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS
This is the time of Christmas, a moment to reflect upon and evaluate what has occurred throughout the year.
AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE
It prompts individuals to ponder on their accomplishments or lack thereof during the past year.
ANOTHER YEAR OVER, AND A NEW ONE JUST BEGUN
A period of time has ended, and a fresh start awaits with the beginning of a new year.
AND SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS, I HOPE YOU HAVE FUN
Wishing for everyone to experience joy and enjoyment during the festive season.
THE NEAR AND THE DEAR ONE, THE OLD AND THE YOUNG
Both the close and beloved individuals in our lives, regardless of age, should be included in the celebrations.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Extending warm wishes for a joyful Christmas and a content and prosperous new year.
LET'S HOPE IT'S A GOOD ONE, WITHOUT ANY FEAR
Expressing the desire for the upcoming year to be filled with positivity and free from any anxieties.
AND SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS, FOR WEAK AND FOR STRONG
Christmas is meant to be a time of unity, embracing and supporting both the vulnerable and the resilient.
FOR RICH AND THE POOR ONES, THE ROAD IS SO LONG
Regardless of wealth, acknowledging that the journey of life can be challenging and arduous for all individuals.
AND SO HAPPY CHRISTMAS, FOR BLACK AND FOR WHITE
Celebrating Christmas in a spirit of inclusivity, transcending racial differences and promoting harmony.
FOR YELLOW AND RED ONES, LET'S STOP ALL THE FIGHT
Advocating for peace and unity, encouraging an end to conflicts and disputes among individuals of different ethnicities.
WAR IS OVER, IF YOU WANT IT
Possessing the power to bring an end to warfare by choosing peace and harmony.
WAR IS OVER, NOW
Declaring that the time for war and conflict has come to an end.
AND SO HAPPY CHRISTMAS, WE HOPE YOU HAVE FUN
Again emphasizing the desire for everyone to experience happiness and enjoyment during the Christmas season.
THE NEAR AND THE DEAR ONE, THE OLD AND THE YOUNG
Reiterating the importance of including and cherishing loved ones, regardless of their age.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Restating warm wishes for a joyful Christmas and a content and prosperous new year.
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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.