Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Kiri Te Kanawa Lyrics


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Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay

From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow




So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” are filled with nostalgia, hope, and a longing for a brighter future. The song begins by encouraging the listener to have a merry Christmas and let their heart be light. It then goes on to emphasize on leaving behind all troubles and problems and focusing on the joy and happiness of the festive season. The lyrics express the belief that by doing so, all the troubles can be miles away, and a warm, comforting environment can be created.


The song then speaks about past memories, where we are reminded of the happy times from the past, and the importance of friends who were always there. The stanza then concludes by expressing a hopeful and optimistic view of the future, where it is believed that if fate permits, we will all be together again. The final line of the song speaks about hanging a shining star upon the highest bough, which is symbolized as the pinnacle of hope, guiding us towards renewed strength and inspiration.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish yourself a happy, joyful Christmas


Let your heart be light
Relax, enjoy the holiday season and let go of any worries


From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
We will forget about our problems and focus on the good things in life


Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate the festive season with cheer and happiness


Here we are as in olden days
We are together, reminiscing about the past Christmases we shared


Happy golden days of yore
We look back on our joyful memories and cherish them


Faithful friends who are dear to us
Our close friends who we love and appreciate


Gather near to us once more
Come together with us again as we celebrate the holiday season


Through the years we all will be together
We will continue to be together and celebrate Christmas each year


If the fates allow
Assuming that everything goes smoothly and according to plan


So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Put a bright and beautiful star on top of the tree to celebrate the season


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy the holiday season and create new, happy memories




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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