Roch Voisine was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, but grew up in Saint Basile. His parents are Réal Voisine, mayor of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Québec and a former English teacher, and Zélande Robichaud, a former nurse.
Voisine's musical breakthrough came with his 1989 album Hélène which sold three million copies and became a major hit not only in Quebec but also in France, Belgium and Switzerland. In 1990, Hélène was awarded the Best Album prize at the the Victoires de la Musique, France's version of Grammys. After a highly successful European Tour in 1991, he was awarded France's Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
In 1993, Voisine had his biggest English-language hit to date with the single and album both entitled I'll Always Be There, which he worked on with David Foster.
Over the years, he has continued to alternatively record both French and English-language albums. His French language work and concert tours have continued to enjoy success in Europe (especially France) and Quebec, while his English-language recordings are a frequent mainstay of Canadian Adult Contemporary radio.
Happy Christmas
Roch Voisine 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 opening lines of Roch Voisine's "Happy Christmas" immediately set a reflective tone. The song invites listeners to take stock of the year that has passed and consider what they have accomplished. It's a natural time to pause, reflect, and think about what we want in the year ahead. As we approach the holiday season, the song reminds us that even with a year of ups and downs behind us, there is always hope for the future.
The chorus to "Happy Christmas" offers a message of unity and goodwill towards all. Voisine offers Christmas greetings to "weak and strong, rich and poor," as well as "black and white, yellow and red." The song acknowledges that there is often strife and conflict in the world, but suggests that the holiday season is a time to put aside our differences and celebrate together. At its core, the song is a message of hope and optimism, a reminder that we can always work towards a better future.
The final lines of the song bring the message home with a call to action. "War is over if you want it, war is over now" encapsulates the idea that we have the power to create change in the world, and that this change often starts with the individual. It's a powerful message for the holiday season, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas and what have you done,
It's Christmas time and reflection on the past year is necessary.
Another year over, a new one just begun.
The year has passed and a new one has started. Reflect on what you have done and set goals for next year.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
Christmas should be enjoyable for everyone.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
Spend Christmas with people close to your heart, regardless of age.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Best wishes for Christmas and the upcoming year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
Hope the new year brings happiness and no fear.
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
Christmas is for everyone, the strong and the weak.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
Regardless of one's wealth, the road ahead is a long one.
And so happy Christmas for black and for white
Christmas is for everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
It's time to end all conflicts and come together during Christmas.
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
Best wishes for a happy and enjoyable Christmas.
War is over if you want it, war is over now.
If we desire peace, it can be achieved. Let's stop war and work towards peace.
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