Merry Christmas
Rudolph Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
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 Yuletide 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
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
The song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was first introduced in the MGM musical film "Meet Me in St. Louis" in 1944, sung by actress Judy Garland. It has since become a holiday classic, covered by countless artists and played on radio stations every Christmas season.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of hope and optimism for the holiday season. The opening lines encourage listeners to have a merry Christmas and let go of their troubles. The phrase "let your heart be light" implies that listeners should not let the stress and anxiety of everyday life weigh them down during the holidays. The song continues to express the idea that the holidays are a time for rejoicing and being with loved ones. The line "Make the Yuletide gay" is a reference to the old English meaning of "gay" as happy and joyful, rather than the current meaning related to the LGBTQ+ community.
The second half of the song touches on the idea that the holiday season is a time for reconnecting with old friends and family members. The phrase "Happy golden days of yore" evokes images of nostalgia and longing for simpler times. The line "If fates allow" acknowledges that life can be unpredictable and that it's important to cherish the time spent with loved ones. Finally, the line "Hang a shining star upon the highest bough" speaks to the religious origins of Christmas, and the idea that the season is a time for celebrating the birth of Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish you a cheerful celebration
Let your heart be light
Keep your emotions free and unburdened
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Expect a period of relief from current issues
Make the Yuletide gay
Celebrate the festival of Christmas with merriment
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Hope for a future without any difficulties
Here we are as in olden days
Present together like we used to be in the old times
Happy golden days of yore
Reminiscing about the happy times in the past
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Talking about the importance of loyal and loved ones in our lives
Gather near to us once more
Come closer to us like in the past
Through the years we all will be together
Looking forward to sticking together in the coming years
If the fates allow
Assuming that the unforeseen circumstances won't create distance
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Put up a bright star in a prominent place to showcase the festive spirit
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Emphasizing once again to have a joyful time during the festival
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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