Kurt Nilsen is a son of a truck driver, and used to skip school for several… Read Full Bio ↴Kurt Nilsen is a son of a truck driver, and used to skip school for several weeks, just to be with his father on the road. He was originally a plumber before he entered the first Norwegian Idol contest in 2003, where he won against all odds. He went on to be a huge success in Norway, with the hit "She's so High". His voice has often been compared to that of Bono from U2.

The year after, he competed in the World Idol contest; after performing U2's "Beautiful Day" the Australian judge, Ian Dickson, told him: "You're one hell of a marketing challenge because you've got the voice of an angel but you look like a Hobbit." In spite of this, Kurt went on to win the competition, beating the bookies' favourite, American Idol Kelly Clarkson.

He has recorded several albums, the latest one Rise To The Occasion - with the single "Lost Highway" together with country legend Willie Nelson. _The_ Willie Nelson. Kurt has also played with Willie on his tour here in Norway.

Kurt Nilsen married Kristin Halvorsen in the summer of 2006. He has two kids from a previous relationship. His wife, Kristin, is one of the backupsingers in Kurt Nilsens hit "Push Push".

In the sparetime he enjoys trips to his lodge in the Norwegian mountains, and he is a huge fan of fishing.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Kurt Nilsen 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 Yule-tide 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'll all be together
If the fates allow

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is an emotional and heart-touching tune that is often played during the Christmas season. The song is essentially a message about putting aside the troubles and worries of the year and embracing the spirit of the holiday season. The song is a reminder to let go of the past and focus on the happiness of Christmas.

The opening stanza of the song is indicative of the overall theme. The lyrics say: "Have yourself a merry little Christmas / Let your heart be light / From now on / Our troubles will be out of sight." These lyrics set the tone for the rest of the song as it encourages the listener to embrace the joy of the season and let go of any troubles.

In the second stanza, the song talks about reuniting with old friends and loved ones during the holidays. The lyrics state, "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." These lyrics evoke nostalgia and remind us of the importance of surrounding ourselves with the people we love during the holidays.

The final stanza encourages the listener to have hope for the future and to look forward to a time when things will be better. The lyrics say, "Through the years / We'll all be together / If the fates allow / Hang a shining star upon the highest bough / And have yourself a merry little Christmas now." These lyrics offer encouragement and hope to those who may feel down during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing you a happy and joyful Christmas celebration

Let your heart be light
Have a carefree and happy attitude

From now on
Starting from this moment

Our troubles will be out of sight
Our worries will disappear

Make the Yule-tide gay
Make the holiday season lively and fun

Our troubles will be miles away
Our problems will be far out of mind

Here we are as in olden days
We are together like in the good old times

Happy golden days of yore
Nostalgic memories of joyful times in the past

Faithful friends who are dear to us
Close friends who we cherish and love

Gather near to us once more
Come together around us again

Through the years
Over time