Happy Xmas
Rauder and Hobbs Lyrics

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So this is Christmas and what have you done,
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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Happy Christmas War Is Over, as performed by Rauder and Hobbs, are a call for peace and reflection during the holiday season. Lennon famously used his platform to speak out against war, and this song is no exception. The line "War is over if you want it, war is over now" speaks to the idea that peace can be achieved if we actively work towards it. Lennon is urging his listeners to take responsibility for creating a better world.

The song starts with a reflection on the past year, highlighting the fact that another year has come and gone. The lyrics then pivot to a more joyful tone, with Lennon expressing his hope that his listeners will have fun during the Christmas season with loved ones. But, even in this more lighthearted section, the message of unity and peace is present. He encourages people of all walks of life to come together and enjoy the holiday season without fighting or discrimination.

Line by Line Meaning

So this is Christmas and what have you done,
It's Christmas time again, a time of reflection and taking stock of the past year. What have you accomplished?

Another year over, a new one just begun.
The year has come to an end, but a new year is here with new opportunities.

And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
Enjoy this festive season of Christmas.

The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Spend time with your loved ones, young and old.

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year,
Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
May the new year be filled with positivity and free from fears.

And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
Christmas is for everyone, whether strong or weak.

The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
Regardless of financial status, the journey of life is long and challenging.

And so happy Christmas for black and for white,
Christmas is a time for all races to be happy, regardless of color.

For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
Let's work towards ending conflicts between races, be it Asian or African.

War is over if you want it, war is over now.
War can end, as long as we have the willingness to stop it.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, YOKO ONO

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