Happy Christmas
John and Yoko the Platic Ono 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 Christmas" by John and Yoko, released in 1971, is a holiday message of peace and goodwill for everyone. The song asks listeners to reflect on what they have done over the past year, while also looking forward to the promise of a new year. It encourages people to have fun during the festive season, spending time with loved ones regardless of race, age or social status.
The song takes on a political and social stance by addressing global peace and unity, calling for an end to fighting between different races and ethnicities. The lyric, "War is over if you want it, War is over now," expresses their belief that peace can be achieved if people work together towards it. It is a powerful message of hope and optimism suggesting that any individual can make a difference if they choose to do so.
"Happy Christmas" has become a holiday classic and a symbol for peace and good will across the world. The underlying message of the song remains relevant even today, with its call to put aside differences and work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas and what have you done
We celebrate Christmas, but what accomplishments have we achieved?
Another year over, a new one just begun
One year has ended, and another one has just begun.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun
Let's enjoy Christmas with our loved ones and friends.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young
Celebrate with those closest to you, regardless of age.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
We wish you both a fun Christmas and a joyful New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears
We dream about having a fantastic year without any worries.
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong
The holiday season is for all, regardless of strength or weakness.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long
Everyone, including the rich and the poor, travel on this long road of life.
And so happy Christmas for black and for white
Christmas is a joyful time for people of all races.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights
We should put an end to conflicts that exist between people of different ethnicities.
And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Another year has passed, and we reflect on the progress made.
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
We wish you an enjoyable Christmas filled with smiles and laughter.
War is over if you want it, war is over now
If we collectively desire peace, then we can end war and achieve it.
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.