Happy Xmas
John and Yoko/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 ones
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
Happy Christmas
War is Over by John and Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band is a song that was released in 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War. The song is a call for peace and an end to war. The lyrics begin with John and Yoko wishing a merry Christmas to Kyoko and Julian, who were Yoko's daughter and John's son from previous relationships. The first verse then goes on to reflect on the end of another year and the start of a new one. The chorus then wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, hoping that it will be a good one without any fear.
The second verse is where the song becomes more political as it discusses the issues of social inequality and war. The song suggests that the world is wrong because of these issues and it calls for unity in the form of stopping the fight. The song concludes with John and Yoko offering a final well-wish for the Christmas season and a reminder that war is over if you want it to be.
Overall, the song is a call to action for social change and world peace. The song was highly successful and has continued to remain relevant as an anti-war and anti-poverty anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
The current day has approached which is celebrated as Christmas.
And what have you done
Reflect on your actions of the past year and determine what you have accomplished.
Another year over
Another complete year has gone by.
And a new one just begun
We now enter a new year with new opportunities and challenges.
And so this is Christmas
We are reminded once more that it is Christmas Day.
I hope you have fun
May your Christmas celebration be filled with enjoyment.
The near and the dear one
This Christmas is meant to be spent with those that are closest and most important to you.
The old and the young
Both the elderly and the youth should feel included and appreciated at Christmas.
A very Merry Christmas
Wishing you a joyous and content Christmas holiday.
And a happy new year
Hoping that the coming new year is filled with happiness and success for you.
Let's hope it's a good one
May it be a positive year for everyone.
Without any fear
Hoping that the new year brings comfort and peace of mind to all.
For weak and for strong
Regardless of one's strength or weakness, everyone should have an enjoyable and comforting Christmas holiday.
For rich and the poor ones
Christmas should be a time of inclusivity where those who are financially wealthy and those who are not can both enjoy the holiday.
The world is so wrong
Unfortunately, the state of the world is turbulent and not the most harmonious during this holiday season.
For black and for white
Christmas is for everyone and should never exclude any particular ethnicity or race.
For yellow and red ones
All races and ethnicities should be able to celebrate the holidays in the same welcoming manner.
Let's stop all the fight
In the spirit of Christmas, let us put aside our differences and find ways to come together in harmony.
And what have we done
As a society, we should take a moment to introspect on what we have done over the past year and determine if it is positive or negative.
War is over, if you want it
The possibility of ending conflict is within our control if we place importance on such a goal.
War is over now
We have the ability to bring an end to hostile conflict if we work towards such a goal.
Happy Christmas
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Christmas celebration.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
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.