Deck The Halls
Kidzone Lyrics
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Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
See the blazing Yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the .
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Fast away the old year passes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
The lyrics to the popular Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" paint a festive and mirthful picture of the holiday season. The opening line encourages listeners to decorate their halls with boughs of holly, which is a traditional Christmas decoration. The use of "Fa la la la la" as a refrain adds to the merry and joyful ambiance the song creates. The next line reflects the spirit of the season, calling for everyone to be jolly.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of dressing up in festive clothing. "Don we now our gay apparel" is an invitation to dress up in bright and cheerful clothes that reflect the occasion. The line "Troll the ancient Yule tide carol" hints at the caroling traditions that have been passed down for generations. The third verse implores us to enjoy the warmth of the blazing fire and join in with merry music.
In the fourth verse, listeners are invited to follow and join the song in a celebratory fashion. The next line "While I tell of Yule tide treasure" is a reference to sharing stories and memories associated with the holiday season. The fifth verse encourages the new year to come while bidding farewell to the old year. The final verse concludes the song with an exhortation for everyone to sing joyously together regardless of the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Let us adorn the halls with branches of holly and other festive decorations to bring cheer and merriment to our surroundings.
Tis the season to be jolly,
It is the time of year when we should be happy and full of cheer, ready to spread joy to those around us.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Let us dress up in celebratory and colorful clothing to show our excitement and enthusiasm for this joyous occasion.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
Sing and perform the age-old songs and melodies associated with the Yule season in order to keep the tradition alive and bring joy to others.
See the blazing Yule before us,
Admire and appreciate the spectacle of the Yule fire that burns brightly to signify the rebirth of the sun and the start of a new season.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Play music and sing along with others in celebration of the Yule season.
Follow me in merry measure,
Come along with me and let us enjoy the festivities together with good spirits and a joyful attitude.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
Listen to my stories and tales of Yule traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations as we celebrate together.
Fast away the old year passes,
The year is ending quickly, and we must make the most out of these last moments before the new year arrives.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Welcome the arrival of the new year with excitement and joy, as we anticipate the new opportunities and experiences that await us.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Let us all join in singing and celebrating the joyous occasion of Yule with each other, creating a sense of unity and togetherness.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Regardless of the challenging conditions that we may face outside during this winter season, let us remain joyful and festive in spirit.
Writer(s): TRADITIONAL, MAHAN SHAWN LEE
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.