Happy Christmas
Voisine Roch Lyrics
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And what have you done?
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you had 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
And so this is Christmas (war is over)
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The road is so long (now)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
For black and for white (if you want it)
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
Let's stop all the fight (now)
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 (war is over)
And what have we done? (if you want it)
Another year over (war is over)
And a new one just begun (now)
And so happy Christmas (war is over)
We hope you had fun (if you want it)
The near and the dear ones (war is over)
The old and the young (now)
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
Happy Christmas, Christmas
Happy Christmas, Christmas
In this song, Canadian singer-songwriter Roch Voisine reflects on the year that has passed, wishing his listeners a happy Christmas and a new year without fear. He asks them to reflect on what they have done over the past year as he does the same, with an optimistic outlook on what the future holds. Voisine emphasizes the importance of spending time with loved ones, regardless of age, race, or social status, and encourages people to stop fighting and make peace with one another.
The line "war is over, if you want it" appears a few times throughout the song, referring to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "War is Over! (If You Want It)" anti-war campaign in the 1970s. It serves as a reminder that peace is possible if people choose to work towards it.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
The current time is the occasion of Christmas
And what have you done?
What achievements have been made by you so far?
Another year over
One more year has ended
And a new one just begun
And a fresh year has started
And so this is Christmas
Hence it is the time of celebration and enjoyment
I hope you had fun
I wish you had a happy and joyous time
The near and the dear ones
The close and beloved individuals
The old and the young
Both the elderly and the young
And a happy New Year
Wishing a cheerful and pleasant New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
May it be a great and fulfilling year ahead
Without any fear
Devoid of any apprehension or worry
For weak and for strong (if you want it)
The message of Christmas applies to everyone irrespective of their physical strength, and it is one's choice whether to heed it or not
For rich and the poor ones (war is over)
The cessation of war is significant to people of all classes, including the wealthy and the destitute
The road is so long (now)
The journey ahead is lengthy and challenging
For black and for white (if you want it)
The spirit of Christmas is universal and relevant for both the black and white people, subject to their interest
For yellow and red ones (war is over)
The ending of war is pertinent to individuals of all races, including the yellow and red people
Let's stop all the fight (now)
It is time to make peace and resolve conflicts
And what have we done? (if you want it)
What are the accomplishments we, as a community, have achieved, given the choice?
Another year over (war is over)
One more year has ended, and hopefully, the war is also over
We hope you had fun (if you want it)
We desire that you had an enjoyable time and wishes fulfillment of your choice
Happy Christmas, Christmas
A joyful and delightful Christmas
Happy Christmas, Christmas
A cheerful Christmas celebration
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