Happy Xmas
John and 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 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 Christmas song that captures the spirit of the season of giving and togetherness while also highlighting the state of the world at the time it was released. The lyrics "And so this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, and a new one just begun" remind listeners that while the year may be ending, the struggles of the world persist, hence the inclusion of the lines "War is over, if you want it War is over now."
The song encourages people to set aside their differences in pursuit of peace, as seen in the lyrics "And so Happy Christmas, for black and for white, for yellow and red ones, let's stop all the fight (now)." The song also acknowledges the importance of family and community, as the lyrics state "The near and the dear ones, the old and the young." Ultimately, the song is a message of hope, urging listeners to strive for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
The singer is acknowledging that the holiday season has arrived.
And what have you done?
The singer is asking the listener to reflect on their personal accomplishments over the past year.
Another year over
The singer is acknowledging the passage of time.
And a new one just begun
The artist is acknowledging the coming of a new year.
And so this is Christmas
The artist is reiterating the arrival of the holiday season.
I hope you have fun
The singer wishes the listener a happy holiday season.
The near and the dear ones
The singer refers to the loved ones who are near and dear to the listener.
The old and the young
The artist includes both the elders and the youth as integral parts of the holiday season.
Let's hope it's a good one
The artist expresses the wish for the holiday season to be enjoyable and positive for the listener.
Without any fear
The artist wishes for the listener to experience the holiday season without any negative emotions or worry.
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
The singer includes both the strong and the weak in wishing for the end of war, if they so choose.
The rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The artist includes both the wealthy and poor in expressing their hopes for an end to war.
The road is so long (now)
The singer acknowledges that the path towards ending war is difficult and lengthy.
For black and for white (if you want it)
The singer includes both black and white individuals in wishing for peace, if they so choose.
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
The singer includes both those of Asian and Native American descent in their wish for the end of war.
Let's stop all the fight (now)
The artist urges all listeners to stop engaging in conflicts and seek peace.
And what have we done? (if you want it)
The artist asks the broader audience to consider their role in working towards peace, if they choose to do so.
We hope you had fun (if you want it)
The singer expresses the hope that the listener enjoyed their holiday season, if they chose to do so.
War is over, if you want it
The singer emphasizes that an end to war is possible, provided that individuals actively work towards it.
Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
The artist wishes the audience a merry Christmas.
Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
The artist repeats their wish for a merry Christmas.
Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
The artist once again wishes the listener a merry Christmas.
Happy Christmas
The singer ends the song with one final wish for a merry Christmas.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, 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.