Happy Xmas
The Moody Blues (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 Moody Blues' Happy Xmas is a heartwarming song that captures the essence of the holiday season. It is a reflective track that encourages self-evaluation in the listener by asking the question, "So this is Christmas and what have you done, another year over, a new one just begun?" The song focuses on the significance of the holiday, bringing together loved ones young and old, rich and poor, black and white, and yellow and red. It encourages peace and harmony, stating, "Let's stop all the fights," while wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
The most striking feature of this song is its message of unity and peace. It reminds us that despite our differences, we are all one. The line "War is over if you want it, war is over now" is a powerful call to action, urging us to work towards a better world by embracing love and understanding. The song's uplifting melody and beautiful vocals add to the feeling of hope and optimism inherent in its lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas and what have you done
It's Christmas time, so what have you accomplished over the past year?
Another year over, a new one just begun
One year is finished, and now there's a fresh start with a new year
And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun
It's Christmas, and I hope you enjoy this holiday
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young
Family and close friends, regardless of age, are present for the celebrations
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a pleasant New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fears
Wishing for a happy year ahead without any anxieties
And so this is Christmas for weak and for strong
Christmas is for everyone, regardless of their strength, power or social standing
The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long
The wealthy and less privileged, both have a long journey ahead
And so happy Christmas for black and for white
Wishing a happy Christmas for people from different races
For the yellow and red ones let's stop all the fights
For people of Asian and Native American descent, let's stop all conflicts
And so this is Christmas and what have we done
Christmas is here again, so what did we as a society do in the past year?
Another year over, a new one just begun
One year is over, and the commencement of a new one has just started
And so happy Christmas we hope you have fun
Wishing you a happy Christmas, hoping that you have a joyful time
The near and the dear ones, the old and the young
Family and dear friends of varying ages are together for the celebrations
A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Wishing you a jovial Christmas and a joyous New Year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear
Let's have a cheerful year ahead with no apprehensions
War is over if you want it, war is over now
The strife is over if we decide it to be and resolve to make it happen
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vduncan54
While I absolutely Love the original by John Lennon,this is the best after. No one else has come close..Beatles and Moody Blues are my top favorites!!
Pam Speer
Yup agree 💯🎄.
MR COMENTTOE
I remember when the Christmas album came out I shared it with all my friends and gave them a copy love this album just beautiful
Mike Lewis
I gave copies away too. I love the album.
Pam Speer
I grew up listening to this classic artist. Never gets old ♥️🎄😎.
Raine Parker
Love you man, thanks for all these great songs in HQ
Bob Barry
+Raine Parker You're welcome, Raine, and Merry Christmas!
LOVEFOREVERBLUE
💖Happy Christmas and Happy New Year. Love the song and video💖💖
Cook moore
Beautiful :)
rich dunlop
Favorite version.