Happy Christmas
John And Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band 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.
The song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono with the Plastic Ono Band is a classic Christmas song that has a deeper message. The lyrics start with a reflection on the passing year, and the beginning of a new one, questioning what has been accomplished. The chorus is a hopeful wish for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The second verse takes a broader view of the holiday season, including everyone from the weak to the strong, rich to poor, and even stopping fights between different races. The line "War is over if you want it" makes a call for peace, urging everyone to take action to end violence.
The song's lyrics are a reflection of the time in which it was written, during the Vietnam War era. The line "War is over if you want it" was a part of a larger campaign by Lennon and Ono called "War Is Over! (If You Want It)" that aimed to end the war by promoting messages of peace. The use of Christmas as a backdrop was intentional, as the holiday is traditionally associated with love, joy, and peace. The song remains relevant even today, as the call to end violence and promote peace is still necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas, and what have you done,
It's already the merry holiday of Christmas, what have you accomplished so far in the passing year?
Another year over, a new one just begun.
The previous year has ended, and a new one has just started with new opportunities.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
Now it's Christmas, I wish you all have a lot of fun during this festive season.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Celebrate this Christmas with those who are close to you and who love you, irrespective of their age.
A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year
May you have a cheerful Christmas and a great year ahead.
Let's hope it's a good one, without any fears.
Let's wish for a year ahead with no tension or anxieties, a peaceful existence.
And so this is Christmas, for weak and for strong,
For those who are weak or who have strength, it doesn't matter, let's all celebrate together.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
The rich and the poor are all on their journey of life, and it's going to be a long road, let's be happy together.
And so happy Christmas, for black and for white
Let's celebrate this Christmas irrespective of skin color or differences, all together.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
And let's put aside any disagreement or argument, and all peacefully enjoy this Christmas, and welcome the new year.
And so this is Christmas, and what have we done
Again, it's Christmas time, what are the collective achievements we have to applaud?
Another year over, a new one just begun.
One year has ended, and here's the start of another one, full of new possibilities.
And so happy Christmas, we hope you have fun
Have a great Christmas, let it be filled with laughter and good times.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Spend quality time with your loved ones, and enjoy this season all together.
A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year
Let us all wish for a Christmas full of cheer, and a fruitful New Year ahead.
Let's hope it's a good one, without any fear.
Let's all pray for a coming year without any fear or tension.
War is over, if you want it, war is over now.
The war can end, and it's up to all of us to make it happen and bring peace to our world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono
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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.