Smith's debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour, was released in May 2014 on Capitol Records UK. The album's lead single, "Lay Me Down", was released prior to "La La La". The album's second single, "Money on My Mind", became Smith's second number one single in the UK. The third single, "Stay with Me", was an international success, reaching number one in the UK and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, while their singles "I'm Not the Only One" and "Like I Can" reached the top ten in the UK. The album won four awards, at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
For Smith's and Jimmy Napes's song "Writing's on the Wall", the theme for the James Bond film Spectre (2015), Smith won the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Smith's second studio album, The Thrill of It All, was released in November 2017 and debuted atop the UK and US album charts. The lead single, "Too Good at Goodbyes", reached number one in the UK and Australia and number four in the US. They released the single "Promises" with Calvin Harris, which peaked at number one in the UK. Smith released "Dancing with a Stranger" with Normani in 2019, which reached the top ten in the UK and the US and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards, and followed it by releasing a string of commercially successful singles "How Do You Sleep?", "To Die For" and "I'm Ready" with Demi Lovato; all of which feature on Smith's third album, Love Goes.
Smith has won four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award, as well as a Golden Globe and an Academy Award through their career. Smith has been publicly gay since 2014, genderqueer since 2017, and has used they/them pronouns since 2019.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Sam Smith Lyrics
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Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on your troubles will be miles away
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
Hang a shining star upon the highest place
So have yourself a merry little Christmas
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Sam Smith's cover of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is a classic that speaks to the essence of the holiday season. The opening verse of the song sets the tone for what follows. The singer wishes us a merry little Christmas and urges us to let our hearts be light. He goes on to assure us that our troubles will be out of sight and miles away. This is a beautiful sentiment that speaks to the idea that Christmas should be a time of joy and celebration, where we are able to put aside our burdens and revel in the spirit of the season.
As the song progresses, it moves from being a simple holiday greeting to something more introspective. The singer reflects on days gone by, invoking the memory of olden days that were happy and golden, and both he and we long for those moments to come once more. The singer then turns his attention to those who are dear to us, our friends and family who we long to be with during the holidays, and he implores them to gather near. The final verse is perhaps the most uplifting, as the singer proclaims that, through the years, we will all be together, so long as the fates allow us. He concludes by urging us to hang a shining star upon the highest place, and have ourselves a merry little Christmas.
In conclusion, Sam Smith's interpretation of this classic holiday tune does a great job of capturing the spirit of the season. It is a song that reminds us of the importance of friends and family, and the joy that comes from being able to spend time with those we love. The refrain, "Have yourself a merry little Christmas," is a call to action, a reminder that we should strive to make the most of the holiday season and to celebrate it in the best way possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Allow yourself to enjoy a festive and joyful holiday season despite any challenges or difficulties you may be facing.
Let your heart be light
Find inner peace and happiness this Christmas by releasing any burdens or worries you may be carrying.
From now on your troubles will be out of sight
Focus on the present moment and the joy of the holiday season rather than dwelling on past or future problems.
Make the Yuletide gay
Embrace the festive spirit of the holiday season and enjoy the traditions and celebrations that come with it.
From now on your troubles will be miles away
By immersing yourself in the holiday season and its festivities, you can distance yourself from your worries and find temporary respite from your problems.
Here we are as in olden days
Reflect upon the return of the holidays and feel a sense of nostalgia for happy times past.
Happy golden days of yore
Remember the fond memories and traditions associated with past holiday seasons.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Cherish the companionship and support of loved ones, who play an important role in making the holiday season special and meaningful.
Gather near to us once more
Look forward to reuniting with friends and family during the holiday season and appreciate the time spent together.
Through the years we all will be together
Express a sense of hope for the future and cherish the idea of continuing to celebrate the holiday season with loved ones for many years to come.
If the fates allow
Acknowledge the unpredictability and uncertainty of the future, and appreciate the time spent together during this holiday season.
Hang a shining star upon the highest place
Symbolically display a symbol of hope or positivity in a prominent place, helping to create a festive and celebratory atmosphere.
So have yourself a merry little Christmas
Encouragement to embrace the holiday season and all its joys and traditions.
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
A final reminder to let go of worries and celebrate the present moment, embracing the holiday season with joy and enthusiasm.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on your 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
Hang a shining star upon the highest place
So have yourself a merry little Christmas
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
So have yourself a merry little Christmas
@pissedpanda
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 Yule-tide 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
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself A merry little Christmas now.
@sandyanne869
Huh, yeah
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, your troubles will be out of sight, yeah
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, your troubles will be miles away, ooh
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Ooh, and have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
But 'til then we'll have to muddle through somehow, ooh yeah, ooh, oh
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now, ooh yeah, oh, ooh
@jenesissilvestre3571
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
Your troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
Your 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
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
So have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
@afuturehotdilf6923
November 2019?
Only one?
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@jaclynr7211
He could sing the terms and conditions and I would love it
@royannesanto1850
True
@madibartel2091
😂😂😂😂SOOO true😂
@Sylphadora
+Jaclyn R Lol!! XD
@randomnessanddogstuff1327
You must 13 or older to enter. Only residents of the 50 states can enter no purchase necessary. Your probably not going to win but good luck anyway. If he sang that it would be amazing
@jaclynr7211
+ollie's game reviews what?
@ginofanconi9
My mom and I started crying with this song. It's going to be the first christmas that my dad past away. It's going to be a hard holiday without him.
@kennardsy
Gino Fanconi i'm sorry to hear that. stay strong! :)
@kenzier1788
May your family be blessed, and may he RIP xxx
@babymae2222
@@kennardsy I'm sorry 💕