At the time, it was somewhat smaller than today and it was called the Filmový symfonický orchestr (FISYO) (The Film Symphony Orchestra) or was sometimes known as the Film Symphony of Prague. Many wonderful international films were done by this orchestra in the early days. Recordings have been made for film production companies such as Paramount, Sony, Lucasfilm and many others in the Smecky Music Studios. David Lynch returned again in 1997 to record his Lost Highway, and yet again in 2001 to record Mulholland Drive.
Fully privatized after the Velvet Revolution, today, the musicians and supporting professionals continue to play and record music together (usually every day of the week) for major international films, television series, CDs/DVDs, video games, and even ring tones - both for the Czech Republic market and for clients & media productions around the world.
The War Is Over
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra 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 City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus's song "War" is a thought-provoking, anti-war song with a strong message of hope for the holiday season. The song begins with John Lennon's signature line, "So this is Christmas and what have you done, another year over, a new one just begun," which encourages listeners to reflect on what they have accomplished in the past year and what they can do better in the new year. He then poses the question, "And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun, the near and the dear ones, the old and the young," which reminds us that the holiday season is a time for celebrating with loved ones.
Lennon then goes on to remind his listeners that Christmas is a holiday for everyone, regardless of their social status or ethnic background, "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." The song concludes with the famous line, "War is over, if you want it, war is over now," which delivers a profound message of hope and peace. Overall, the song is a reminder to all of us that we can choose peace over conflict and love over hate.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas and what have you done,
It's the holiday season, a time to reflect on what one has accomplished throughout the year.
Another year over, a new one just begun.
The year has ended, and it's time to begin a new one with fresh goals and aspirations.
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun,
Christmas is a joyous occasion, and one hopes that everyone is able to enjoy and have fun during this time.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
The holiday season is a time to be surrounded by loved ones of all ages, young and old.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Season's greetings are being wished for a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears.
The hope is that the coming year is filled with positivity and free from any fears or worries.
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong,
Christmas is for everyone, regardless of whether one is weak or strong.
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long.
Both the rich and the poor have their own struggles in life, and the road ahead of them is a long one.
And so happy Christmas for black and for white
The holiday season is a time for all races to come together, and Christmas is being wished for both black and white people.
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights.
There should be an end to any conflicts or tensions between people of Asian and Native American descent.
And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Christmas is also a time to reflect on what has been accomplished together as a community.
Another year over, a new one just begun.
The year has ended, and it's time to begin a new one with fresh goals and aspirations.
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
Once again, a joyous and fun-filled Christmas is being wished for all.
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young.
The hope is to spend Christmas with loved ones, regardless of their age.
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Warmest wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear.
Once again, the hope is for the coming year to be filled with positive experiences and free from fear.
War is over if you want it, war is over now.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the message that war can end if people desire it to end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDRE MICHEL GERARD DESPLAT
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