Happy Xmas
The Alarm (IRS) (Holiday) 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 song "Happy Christmas" by The Alarm is a rendition of the classic Christmas song originally written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The lyrics poetically encompass the feelings and significance of the holiday season. The song starts with reflecting and analyzing the past year, "So this is Christmas and what have you done, Another year over, a new one just begun". As the song progresses, the lyrics celebrate the joy of the holiday season, "And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun, The near and the dear ones, the old and the young".
In a beautiful display of unity and hope, the lyrics extend a warm and inclusive holiday message to people of all backgrounds and social classes, "And so happy Christmas for black and for white, For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights." The song concludes with the powerful message of peace, "War is over if you want it, war is over now", emphasizing the importance of coming together and ending conflicts.
Overall, The Alarm's version of "Happy Christmas" truly captures the spirit and meaning of the holiday season, emphasizing the themes of reflection, unity, and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas and what have you done,
The singer is acknowledging the holiday season and asking listeners to reflect on what they have accomplished throughout the year.
Another year over, a new one just begun.
The end of the year has arrived and a new one is beginning, leading to a moment of reflection and hope for the future.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
The singer wants listeners to enjoy the holiday season with loved ones.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
The singer is emphasizing the importance of spending time with family and friends during the holiday season, regardless of age.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
The singer is extending holiday wishes of joy and happiness for both Christmas and the upcoming New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
The singer is wishing for a positive and peaceful year without any negative or scary events to occur.
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
The holiday season encompasses everyone, regardless of their level of power or advantage.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
The path to happiness and success is a challenging one, regardless of economic status.
And so happy Christmas for black and for white
The holiday season is meant to bring joy and happiness to all races and ethnicities, regardless of their differences.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
The singer is advocating for peace and unity among all races and ethnicities.
And so this is Christmas and what have we done
The singer is including themselves in the question of what has been accomplished over the past year, as a way to reflect on their own actions.
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
The singer is wishing listeners a joyful holiday season.
The near and the dear one, the old and the young.
The importance of spending time with loved ones during the holiday season is emphasized once again.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
The singer is extending holiday wishes of joy for Christmas and hope for the New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.
The singer is once again wishing for a positive and peaceful year without any negativity or fear.
War is over if you want it, war is over now.
The singer is advocating for peace and suggesting that it can be achieved if people truly want 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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@kitsnow5307
Really good version of Lennon's Happy Christmas song. One of the best I heard. Well done. Miss you, John.
@VillemarMxO
This is the best version, full stop. Masterpiece
@BlckDuck
This is a good song for this year. Lets hope the next year is better, "without any fear".
@jasoncarpp7742
Although I'm not familiar with The Alarm, I have heard their version of Happy X-mas (War Is Over). I think theirs is the best version I've ever heard. :)
@edsonaraujo6888
One of my fav bands playin' one of my fav song. Killer version. Miss ya Johnny.
@stevehughes5947
Johnny?
@trfesok
From the "Standards". Recorded with the same Welsh choir, I assumed that they used for "A New South Wales". I put this in my Xmas playlist with Lennon's original demo, the final version and other covers by Jimmy Buffett, Sarah MacLachlan & the Moody Blues. Thanks for the upload
@MotoramaPeruvian
Amo la navidad 🎄 viva Perú
@antdusk1339
Better than the old one!
@stewartsmart5481
Fuck yeah Mike peters a legand singing a song by a legend