Deck the Halls
The Galway Christmas Singers Lyrics
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Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
See the blazing Yule before us,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the .
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Follow me in merry measure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Fast away the old year passes,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
"Deck The Halls" is a classic Christmas song that has been an anthem in the holiday season for years, with cheerful lyrics sung by The Galway Christmas Singers. The lyrics encourage the festive spirit and embody the essence of joy, love, and hope, which are the primary emotions we feel during Christmastime. In the first verse, "Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la," is a call to decorate the homes and wrap everything in Christmas ornaments.
The second verse "Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la," is about wearing our nicest clothes for the occasion to look our best in the holiday gathering. "Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la," derives from an ancient tradition of singing carols during the Yuletide, which is the twelve days of Christmas. The following verse "See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la," is about celebrating the Yuletide by observing the burning of the Yule log, which was a customary practice in the past.
The remaining lines of the song continue to celebrate the festivities and end with "Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la," which is a reminder that despite the freezing weather, one should revel in the moment with a harmonious spirit of love and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Let us decorate the halls with boughs of holly, a traditional Christmastime decoration, to bring festive cheer and joy.
Tis the season to be jolly,
This is the season to be happy and full of joy, as Christmas time is upon us.
Don we now our gay apparel,
Let us put on our bright, colorful, and festive clothing to celebrate this happy occasion together.
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol,
Let us sing and celebrate with an old and traditional Christmas carol to evoke happy memories and joyful feelings.
See the blazing Yule before us,
Let us see and appreciate the bright and warm Yule log, a symbol of the hearth and home during the winter season.
Strike the harp and join the chorus,
Let us play the music and sing the songs of the season together in cheerful harmony, enhancing the festive spirit.
Follow me in merry measure,
Let us all join together in joyful dance and song, following the leader and celebrating the season with energy and enthusiasm.
While I tell of Yule tide treasure,
While I share the stories and traditions of Christmastime, let us appreciate the treasures of the season like family, friends, and fond memories.
Fast away the old year passes,
As the previous year draws to a close, time moves quickly, reminding us to cherish and enjoy the present moment with loved ones.
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses,
Let us welcome the new year joyfully with a sense of hope, new opportunities and excitement, together as one.
Sing we joyous, all together,
Let us all join in singing joyfully with enthusiasm and pleasure, celebrating this festive occasion, united as a community.
Heedless of the wind and weather,
Regardless of tough and challenging circumstances, we should continue to celebrate joyfully and blissfully, undeterred by any obstacles.
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.