Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
The Four Freshmen (Holiday) 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 Four Tops's Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is a classic Christmas song that speaks of hope, love, and the joy of the holiday season. The lyrics carry a message of positivity and optimism, encouraging listeners to let their hearts be light and leave their troubles behind. The song starts on a positive note with the singer urging the listeners to have a merry little Christmas and let their heart be light. They further assure their audience that their troubles will soon be out of sight, encouraging them to focus on the joy that the season brings instead.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of celebrating the season with family and friends. The singer urges the audience to make the yuletide gay and recall the happy moments of the past, the happy golden days of yore. They remind the listeners that the holiday season is a time to enjoy the company of loved ones, inviting faithful friends who are dear to us to gather near once more.
The song concludes with a message of hope in the future, assuring the listeners that they will all be together through the years if fate allows. The lyrics urge the listeners to hang a shining star upon the highest bough and have themselves a merry little Christmas now. The song is not just about enjoying the present happiness, but also about cherishing the memories and looking forward to the future with positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wish yourself a joyful and pleasant Christmas celebration
Let your heart be light
Release all your worries and sorrows and enjoy the festivities
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Believe that all the difficulties and problems will disappear during the holiday season
Make the Yuletide gay
Add cheer and merriment to the Christmas celebrations
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
Hope that all the concerns and issues will be far from us during the holidays
Here we are as in olden days
Reminisce good old times and memories of past Christmas celebrations
Happy golden days of yore
Recall happy and joyful times from the past
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Good friends who hold a special place in our hearts
Gather near to us once more
Come together with loved ones and friends once again
Through the years we all will be together
The hope to celebrate Christmas with the same loved ones and friends in the years to come
If the fates allow
As long as destiny permits us to be together in the future
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Decorate the Christmas tree with the brightest star on top
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Enjoy the present moment and have a happy Christmas celebration
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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