Happy Xmas
John Yoko 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)
In "Happy Xmas," John Lennon expresses his hopes for a peaceful holiday season, conveying that Christmas is a time to be with loved ones and to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. The song begins by questioning what each individual has accomplished over the past year and accepting that a new year has begun. Lennon hopes that listeners will have fun with their loved ones and friends. He wishes both a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and hopes that the new year will bring about progress in achieving peace and a better world for everyone.
The chorus of "Happy Xmas" is a wish for peace during the holidays, regardless of one's background, color, or race. Lennon says that the world is wrong and that people need to stop fighting and live in harmony. The song suggests that while there are struggles and challenges, Christmas is an opportunity to put things aside and come together. In the final verse, Lennon acknowledges that another year has passed and hopes that people will continue to enjoy the holiday season with their loved ones, and that the new year will bring about change and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
The singer is acknowledging that the holiday season is upon us.
And what have you done
The singer is asking the listener to reflect on their accomplishments over the past year.
Another year over
The singer acknowledges that a full year has passed.
And a new one just begun
The artist acknowledges the beginning of a new year.
And so this is Christmas
The artist is emphasizing the significance of the holiday season.
I hope you have fun
The singer wishes for the listener to enjoy themselves during the holiday season.
The near and the dear one
The singer is referencing loved ones who are close to the listener.
The old and the young
The artist is referencing people of all ages.
A very Merry Christmas
The artist is wishing the listener a joyful holiday season.
And a happy new year
The artist is wishing the listener a joyful new year as well.
Let's hope it's a good one
The singer expresses optimism for the coming year.
Without any fear
The artist wishes for a year free of anxiety or trepidation.
For weak and for strong
The singer is including all people, regardless of perceived strength or weakness.
For rich and the poor ones
The singer is including all people, regardless of wealth.
The world is so wrong
The singer acknowledges that there are problems in the world.
For black and for white
The artist is including all races.
For yellow and red one
The artist is including all racial groups.
Let's stop all the fight
The singer wishes for peace and cooperation between all people.
And what have we done
The singer reflects on what has been accomplished by humanity over the past year.
War is over, if you want it
The artist is hopeful that war can end if people are willing to make the effort.
la, la, ah, ah
This is a vocalization that does not have a specific meaning.
Happy Christmas
The artist is wishing the listener a joyful holiday season.
Happy Christmas (happy Christmas)
The singer is repeating their holiday wishes.
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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.