Happy Christmas
Placido Domingo & Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Another year over, a new one just begun.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
And so happy Christmas for black and for white
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.
And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Another year over, a new one just begun.
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.
War is over if you want it, war is over now.
The lyrics to Placido Domingo Luciano Pavarotti Jose Carreras's song Happy Christmas/War is Over are reflective of the holiday season and what the season should mean for society. The opening lines set the tone by posing the question, "So this is Christmas and what have you done, another year over, a new one just begun." The lyrics suggest that Christmas is not only a time for celebration but also a time for reflection and introspection. The singer hopes that everyone has fun during the holidays, including the young and old, and both the near and the dear ones.
The song's lyrics stress that Christmas is for both the weak and strong, rich and poor. It speaks to the idea of unity among different socio-economic classes, races, and ethnicities. It calls for the message of the holiday season to be carried beyond Christmas Day and into the new year. The final line, "War is over if you want it, war is over now" is another significant theme of the song. It speaks to the hope for peace in the world, that the fighting should end for those who desire it. The line suggests that war is not inevitable and that we have the power to end it.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas and what have you done,
Another year has passed, what accomplishments have you made?
Another year over, a new one just begun.
The old year is gone, and a new one has begun with new opportunities.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
Let's enjoy the holiday spirit and make the most of it.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Spend time with loved ones, regardless of age or distance.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
Let's strive for a peaceful and prosperous year.
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
The holiday doesn't discriminate, everyone celebrates.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
Regardless of our financial status, we all have a journey ahead of us.
And so happy Christmas for black and for white
We should stop discriminating based on skin color and all celebrate together.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
Let's put an end to conflicts and disagreements, regardless of race.
And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Reflect on how we spent the year and how we made a positive impact.
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
Have a joyous holiday season and make the most of it.
War is over if you want it, war is over now.
The end of war can be achieved if everyone works towards it and wants it to happen.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono
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