Deck the Halls
Vic Damone Lyrics


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Deck the halls with boughs of holly
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vic Damone's "Deck the Halls" are a classic representation of the joy and merriment that characterizes the holiday season. The song begins by encouraging listeners to decorate their homes with holly boughs, an old tradition that is still widely practiced today. The phrase "Deck the halls" is used as a call to action, inviting people to create a festive atmosphere.


As the song progresses, the chorus encourages everyone to be jolly and to don their "gay apparel". This is a nod to the tradition of dressing up in bright, colorful clothing during the holiday season, which is still seen in many cultures around the world. The following verse references the "ancient Yule-tide carol", calling on listeners to sing and troll this traditional song with joy and enthusiasm.


In the next verse, the song references a blazing Yule log, which was traditionally lit on Christmas Eve as a symbol of good fortune and to ward off evil spirits. This verse also calls on listeners to join in on the singing and to play musical instruments like the harp. Finally, the song closes by encouraging everyone to sing joyously together, regardless of the weather, in celebration of the new year.


Line by Line Meaning

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the halls with holly branches


Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We're feeling merry and want to sing


'Tis the season to be jolly
It's the time of year to be happy and cheerful


Don we now our gay apparel
Let's put on our festive clothing


Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
We're still singing and feeling the spirit of the season


Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let's sing a traditional holiday song


See the blazing Yule before us.
Look at the bright and warm Yule fire


Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Let's play music and sing together


Follow me in merry measure.
Come along and enjoy the festive mood


While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
I'll share stories with you about holiday traditions and customs


Fast away the old year passes.
The old year is ending quickly


Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let's welcome the new year with enthusiasm


Sing we joyous, all together.
Let's all sing happily and united


Heedless of the wind and weather.
Let's celebrate regardless of the conditions outside




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional

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Comments from YouTube:

Jonathan Blair

I used to love this song when I was a kid. I would play it over and over and over on my parents hi-fi. When my sister was born I begged my parents to name her Holly because that was my favorite song

Cheerio753

Another one of those songs with thag told-time sound! Great vid! :)

lewismarsh10

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Andy Cervantes

deck the halls la lala

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