Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Matilda 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 all will be together,
If the Fates allow




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

Overall Meaning

These lyrics to "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Matilda capture the essence of the holiday season. The song encourages listeners to have a joyful and light-hearted Christmas, leaving behind any troubles and worries. The lyrics suggest that during this time, we should embrace the festive spirit and put our troubles aside, allowing ourselves to experience the joy and happiness that comes with the holiday season.


The song further emphasizes the importance of friends and loved ones during this time of year. It reminisces about the nostalgia of olden days, referring to them as happy golden days of yore. The lyrics express the desire for faithful friends to gather near once again, emphasizing the importance of coming together and cherishing the company of loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Wishing for you to experience a joyful and delightful Christmas


Let your heart be light
May your heart be carefree and full of joy


From now on,
Starting from this moment onwards,


Our troubles will be out of sight
All our worries and problems will fade away and be forgotten


Make the Yule-tide gay,
Bring happiness and joy to the Christmas season


Our troubles will be miles away.
Our worries and concerns will be far in the distance


Here we are as in olden days,
We find ourselves in a similar situation as in the past, reflecting on happy times


Happy golden days of yore.
Remembering the joyful and prosperous days in the past


Faithful friends who are dear to us
Close and loyal friends who hold great significance to us


Gather near to us once more.
Come together and be close to us once again


Through the years
As time passes


We all will be together,
We will have the opportunity to unite with one another


If the Fates allow
If destiny permits or allows it


Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
Place a radiant star on the highest branch as a symbol of hope and celebration


And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
So, enjoy a joyful and delightful Christmas at this very moment.




Writer(s): Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin

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