Deck The Halls
McFly Lyrics


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Deck the halls with boughs of holly
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
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

See the blazing Yule before us.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
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 year, 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

Overall Meaning

In McFly's version of the classic Christmas song "Deck the Halls," the lyrics are focused on the joyous nature of the holiday season. It begins with the image of decking the halls with boughs of holly as a way to add festive decoration to the home. The repetitive "fa-la-la-la-la" refrain adds a celebratory tone to the song. The lyrics then acknowledge the season as a time to be jolly, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the holidays with loved ones. The line "Don we now our gay apparel" highlights the tradition of dressing up and wearing festive clothing during the holiday season.


The second verse emphasizes the musical aspect of Christmas with the line "See the blazing Yule before us," referring to the Yule log that was traditionally burned during the holiday season. The lyrics then urge the listener to "strike the harp and join the chorus," emphasizing the communal aspect of music and celebration during the holidays. The verse ends with a call to follow the singer while they tell of Yule-tide treasures, inviting the listener to join in the celebrations.


The final verse acknowledges the passing of the old year and the beginning of a new one. The line "Hail the new year, lads and lasses" celebrates the fresh start that the new year brings. The lyrics encourage everyone to sing joyously together, despite any challenges faced with the weather.


Overall, McFly's version of "Deck the Halls" celebrates the joyous, festive, and communal spirit of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the house with festive greenery


Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Singing is part of the joyful holiday spirit


'Tis the season to be jolly
This time of year is meant to bring happiness and cheer


Don we now our gay apparel
It's time to put on our colorful and festive clothes


Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let's sing a traditional song of winter festivities


See the blazing Yule before us
We can see the warm and bright holiday fire


Strike the harp and join the chorus
Play music and join in singing along


Follow me in merry measure
Let's dance and be joyful in time with the music


While I tell of Yule-tide treasure
I'll talk about the good things that come with this season


Fast away the old year passes
The time has flown by and a new year is approaching quickly


Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let's welcome the new year with enthusiasm


Sing we joyous, all together
Everyone should join in singing happily


Heedless of the wind and weather.
Let's not worry about the harsh conditions and just enjoy the moment




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thomas Oliphant

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