Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The Starlite Singers 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 lyrics of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by The Starlite Singers capture the longing for joy and hope during the holiday season. The first verse sets the tone and encourages the listener to let go of their troubles and embrace the festive spirit. The line, "from now on, our troubles will be out of sight," implies that the season has the power to make everything right, at least temporarily. The second verse emphasizes the importance of companionship and nostalgia during the holidays, with mentions of "olden days" and "faithful friends." The final verse acknowledges the uncertainty of the future ("if the fates allow"), but ends with a hopeful image of a "shining star" that signifies new beginnings and potential happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing that you have a joyful Christmas celebration
Let your heart be light
Try to be optimistic and cheerful during the holiday season
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
Hope that the problems of the past year will be forgotten and overcome in the new year
Make the Yuletide gay
Try to make the Christmas season a fun and festive time
Here we are as in olden days
Celebrating Christmas with nostalgia for the happy times of the past
Happy golden days of yore
Remembering the joyful memories of Christmas celebrations in the past
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Relying on the support and companionship of our close friends during the holiday season
Gather near to us once more
Spending time with loved ones and reuniting with family during Christmas
Through the years we all will be together
Expressing the hope that we will always be able to spend Christmas with loved ones
If the fates allow
Acknowledging that it's uncertain whether we will be able to spend future Christmases with loved ones
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Decorate the Christmas tree with a bright star, a symbol of hope and prosperity
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Wishing that you enjoy a joyful, festive, and carefree Christmas season
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Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
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