hapy xmas war is over
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 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)
The song "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono is a holiday classic that has been covered by many artists over the years. The song was released in 1971 and was a call for peace during the Vietnam War. The lyrics begin with Lennon wishing everyone a happy Christmas and asking them to reflect on what they have done in the past year. He then goes on to say that the world is a mess and that everyone, regardless of race or social status, should come together to stop the fighting.
The chorus of the song is a simple wish for a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Lennon wants people to have hope and to believe that things can get better. He also states that the war is over if people want it to be. The song ends with Lennon and Ono wishing everyone a happy Christmas.
One interesting aspect of the song is that the children's choir that sings on the track was made up of students from the Harlem Community Choir. The choir was led by 20-year-old co-director of the choir, Benny Diggs. Another interesting fact is that the song was inspired by Lennon and Ono's anti-war protests, which included renting billboard advertisements in major cities with messages such as "WAR IS OVER! (If You Want It) Happy Christmas from John and Yoko”.
In addition, the song was recorded at the Record Plant in New York City, just months after Lennon's controversial album "Imagine" was released. The track features a haunting guitar melody played by John, and a melody for a church bell played on a synth. Lennon has stated in interviews that he was trying to blend Christmas and anti-war themes, and the song was intended as a political statement as well as a holiday song.
The chords for the song are G, A, D, Em, Bm, and C.
In summary, "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" is a song that encourages listeners to reflect during the holiday season and work towards creating a peaceful world. The song has become a holiday classic and is a reminder of the power of music to inspire change.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
The year is coming to an end, and the holiday season is here.
And what have you done
Have you achieved anything significant during the year?
Another year over
Time flies by quickly, and another year has come to an end.
And a new one just begun
A new year has started, and there are opportunities for new beginnings.
And so this is Christmas
The holiday season is a time to enjoy and have fun with loved ones.
I hope you have fun
I wish for you to have a pleasant and joyous Christmas time.
The near and the dear one
The people who are close to your heart.
The old and the young
People of all ages.
And a very Merry Christmas
Wishing you a very joyful Christmas.
And a happy new year
Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year.
Let's hope it's a good one
Let's hope the new year is one full of positivity and success.
Without any fear
Without any worries or anxiety.
For weak and for strong
Christmas is for everyone, no matter their strength or weakness.
For rich and the poor ones
It's a time for both wealthy and less fortunate individuals to celebrate together.
The world is so wrong
There are still significant issues in the world that need to be addressed.
And so happy Christmas
Again, wishing everyone a happy and joyous Christmas time.
For black and for white
It's a time for people of all races and ethnicities to celebrate together.
For yellow and red one
Also for individuals of Asian and Native American descent, respectively.
Let's stop all the fight
It's time to put aside differences and conflicts and come together in peace.
War is over, if you want it
The end of war is possible, but it needs the collective will of people.
War is over now
We can put an end to war, and it's time to do so.
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