Though Salsoul records had long been out of print, several were brought back in the mid-'90's. Many of the more recent 'house' music offerings owe more than a passing nod to the recordings of this orchestra.
Deck The Halls
The Salsoul Orchestra Lyrics
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(Fa la), fa la la la la la
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
(Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la)
This is a season to be jolly
(Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la)
Don we now our gay apparel
Oh, troll the ancient Yuletide carol
(Fa la), fa la (la la)
(Fa la), fa la la la la la
(Fa la), fa la (la la)
(Fa la), fa la la la
See the blazing Yule before us.
(Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la)
Come on and strike the harp and join the chorus.
(Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la)
Follow me in every measure.
(Fa-la-la, la-la-la)
Oh, while I tell of Yuletide treasure.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa-la-la-la-la
′Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la
Don we now a chute apparel
Fa-la-la-la-la
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol
Fa-la-la-la-la.
Fa la, la la la la la
Fa-la-la-la-la, fa-la-la-la-la, oh, whoa
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa-la-la-la-la
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
'Tis the season to be jolly
Follow me in every measure
While I tell of Yuletide treasure.
Fa la, la la la la la (Repeat ad lib and fade)
The Salsoul Orchestra's version of the classic Christmas carol "Deck The Halls" is a festive and fun arrangement that captures the essence of the holiday season. The song starts with the familiar "fa la la" chorus, setting the tone for a joyous celebration. The lyrics then describe the tradition of decorating the halls with boughs of holly, a symbol of fertility and rebirth, and the need to be jolly during this special time of year.
The second verse describes the Yule log, a Nordic tradition that involves bringing a large log into the hearth and lighting it with great ceremony. The chorus then repeats, inviting the listener to join in the festivities and don their gay apparel. Finally, the song encourages us to follow the singer as they tell of Yuletide treasure, a reference to the many traditions and customs that surround the holiday season.
Overall, "Deck The Halls" is a timeless reminder of the joy and wonder of the holiday season, and The Salsoul Orchestra's version is a colorful and spirited take on this classic carol.
Line by Line Meaning
(Fa la), fa la (la la)
Let's sing fa la during this festive season
(Fa la), fa la la la la la
Let's continue singing fa la together loudly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the halls with holly branches as this is a Christmas tradition
(Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la)
As we decorate, let's continue singing fa la in unison
This is a season to be jolly
The holiday season calls for us to be joyful and happy
Don we now our gay apparel
Let's wear our best and brightest clothes to celebrate this occasion
Oh, troll the ancient Yuletide carol
Let's sing the traditional Christmas carols
(Fa-la-la, la-la-la)
And let's add fa la to those carols as well
See the blazing Yule before us.
Let's admire the bright and lively Christmas spirit around us
Come on and strike the harp and join the chorus.
Let's make music together by playing the harp while singing along to the songs
Follow me in every measure.
Stay with me and follow my lead in every part of the celebration
Oh, while I tell of Yuletide treasure.
As we celebrate, let me share stories of the treasures of Christmas
Writer(s): Traditional, Vincent Jr Montana
Contributed by Alyssa N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.