Happy Xmas
Yoko Ono / John Lennon Lyrics
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(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
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)
The 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)
Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
Happy Christmas (Happy Christmas)
Happy Christmas
The song "Happy Xmas" by Yoko Ono and John Lennon is a message of hope and peace in the midst of conflict and war. The lyrics reflect on the passing of another year and the hope for a better future. The opening lyrics address the couple's children, Julian and Kyoko, wishing them a happy Christmas. The chorus expresses their desire for a happy Christmas and a happy New Year, with the hope that the coming year will be free of fear and conflict.
The verses of the song acknowledge the difficulties of the year that has passed, while highlighting the need for unity and understanding among all people. The lines "The rich and the poor ones, the road is so long" speak to the struggle for social justice and the need for solidarity between all people, regardless of their economic status. The song's central message is one of hope and the belief that, collectively, people can overcome even the most daunting challenges.
Overall, "Happy Xmas" is a song about coming together and working toward a common goal of peace and understanding. It acknowledges the pain and suffering of the past but looks towards the future with optimism and a belief in the ability of people to make positive change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is Christmas
It's Christmas time and we're acknowledging its arrival
And what have you done?
Reflecting on the past year and asking what good things we have accomplished
Another year over
Acknowledging the end of another year
And a new one just begun
Recognizing the start of a new year
And so this is Christmas
Reiterating that it's Christmas time and wishing others to enjoy it
I hope you have fun
Wishing others to enjoy themselves during the holiday season
The near and the dear ones
Talking about the importance of loved ones, friends and family
The old and the young
Emphasizing the importance of people of all ages
And a Happy New Year
Wishing others a Happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Expressing a desire for a good and successful year
Without any fear
Hoping for a peaceful and safe New Year
For weak and for strong
For people of all strengths and abilities
The rich and the poor ones
For people of all financial backgrounds
The road is so long
Acknowledging that life is a journey with many challenges and obstacles
For black and for white
For people of all races
For yellow and red ones
For people of all ethnicities and cultures
Let's stop all the fight
Encouraging peace and unity among all people
And what have we done?
Asking what we as a society have accomplished in the past year
We hope you had fun
Wishing for others to have enjoyed the holiday season
War is over, if you want it
Realizing that ending war and conflict is possible if we have the desire to do so
Happy Christmas
Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas
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Written by: John Winston Lennon, Yoko Ono
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