Deck the Halls
The London Orchestra 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
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.
See the blazing Yule before us.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
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 year, 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
The song "Deck the Halls" is a beloved Christmas carol that has been enjoyed for generations. The lyrics of the song encourage people to decorate their halls with boughs of holly, a traditional decoration that has been used during the holiday season for centuries. The repetition of the phrase "fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la" gives the song a playful, upbeat feeling that captures the spirit of the season.
The second verse of the song speaks of the significance of the holiday season and the feeling of togetherness that it brings. The blazing Yule before us symbolizes the warmth and light of the season, and the harp and chorus represent the joy that is felt when people come together to celebrate. The "Yule-tide treasure" could be referring to the gifts that are typically exchanged during the holiday season, but it could also refer to the intangible treasure of spending time with loved ones and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
The final verse is a call to celebrate the start of a new year, and to do so with joy and togetherness. The repetition of "fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la" emphasizes the festive nature of the season, urging people to cast aside their worries and enjoy the company of others. The lyrics are simple yet effective in evoking the spirit of the holiday season and the joy that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the halls with the branches of a holly tree.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Let's sing some joyful, nonsense syllables to add to the festive atmosphere.
'Tis the season to be jolly
This is the time of year when we should be happy and cheerful.
Don we now our gay apparel
Let's put on our colorful and festive clothing.
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let's sing a traditional song from the Yuletide season.
See the blazing Yule before us.
Look at the warm and bright fire of the Yule log in front of us.
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Let's play the harp and sing along with everyone else.
Follow me in merry measure.
Come with me and let's dance and sing joyfully.
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
As we dance and sing, let me tell you about the treasures of the Yuletide season.
Fast away the old year passes.
The old year is quickly coming to an end.
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let's cheer for the new year, both boys and girls.
Sing we joyous, all together.
Let's sing happily, and let's all do it together.
Heedless of the wind and weather
Let's not worry about the wind and weather, and just focus on enjoying this time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional
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