Happy Xmas
John and Yoko the Platic 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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@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.