Happy Xmas
Tommy Shaw/Steve Lukather/Marco Mendoza/Kenny Aronoff Lyrics


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(Happy Christmas Kyoko)
(Happy Christmas Julian)

So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
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

And so this is Christmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight

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 one
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





Happy Christmas

Overall Meaning

Kyoko and Julian are likely references to Yoko Ono and Julian Lennon, who were both important figures in John Lennon's life.


The song is a call for peace and unity during the Christmas season. It acknowledges the struggles of the world and the need for change, but also encourages joy and celebration among loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

(Happy Christmas Kyoko)
Opening salutation to Kyoko for Christmas wishes.


(Happy Christmas Julian)
Opening salutation to Julian for Christmas wishes.


So this is Christmas
Acknowledgement of the current holiday season.


And what have you done
Reflection and inquiry of one's actions during the past year.


Another year over
Recognition of the passage of time.


And a new one just begun
Observation of the beginning of a new year.


And so this is Christmas
Reaffirmation of the holiday season.


I hope you have fun
Wishing the listener enjoyment during the holidays.


The near and the dear one
Referring to those who are close and cherished.


The old and the young
Referring to those who are elderly and young.


A very Merry Christmas
Wishing the listener a joyful Christmas.


And a happy new year
Wishing the listener a happy and prosperous new year.


Let's hope it's a good one
Expressing a desire for a positive year ahead.


Without any fear
Wishing for a year without worries or anxieties.


For weak and for strong
Including both the strong and the weak in this holiday season.


For rich and the poor ones
Including both the rich and poor in this holiday season.


The world is so wrong
Acknowledging the imperfections of the world.


And so happy Christmas
Reaffirming the holiday season's joy despite the world's wrongness.


For black and for white
Including both black and white individuals in this holiday season.


For yellow and red ones
Including both yellow and red individuals in this holiday season.


Let's stop all the fight
Expressing a wish for a peaceful holiday season without conflict.


And what have we done
Collective reflection and inquiry of actions taken during the past year.


A new one just begun
Recognition of the start of a new year for everyone.


We hope you have fun
Wishing everyone enjoyment during the holiday season.


War is over, if you want it
Statement of the possibility of achieving peace if people genuinely desire it.


War is over now
Affirmation of the end of war and hope for a peaceful future.


Happy Christmas
Final salutation and wish for a joyous holiday season.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, YOKO ONO

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Comments from YouTube:

@davidbyerly9846

That solo, especially the ending. Love it. Steve is the man.

@rhondathill3900

Love his version!

@debbiep4647

This my favorite version if this song by far!!!