Deck the halls
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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
The lyrics of "Deck the Halls" celebrate the joy of the season and encourage everyone to join in the festivities. The first verse encourages the decoration of the halls with holly, which is a typical Christmas decoration symbolizing fertility and eternal life, and calls for everyone to be jolly. The next verse urges people to wear their best and most colorful outfits, while the third verse refers to the carols sung during the Yuletide season, which is the ancient pagan festival celebrated in northern Europe around the same time as Christmas.
The second half of the song talks about the tradition of lighting the Yule log, a practice that dates back to ancient times, and calls for people to play music together and sing joyously. The last verse references the passing of the old year (and the start of a new one), and encourages everyone to keep singing and laughing, despite the cold and harsh weather.
Overall, the song encapsulates the joy and festive spirit of the holiday season, and encourages people to come together and celebrate.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let us decorate the halls with holly to celebrate the holiday season
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Let us sing and be merry, making joyful noise
'Tis the season to be jolly
It is the time of year to be happy and enjoy the festivities
Don we now our gay apparel
Let us dress in festive clothing and accessories
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let us sing traditional holiday songs and spread cheer
See the blazing Yule before us
Observe the burning Yule log, a symbol of warmth and light during the winter
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Start playing music and singing along with everyone else
Follow me in merry measure
Come along with me and let's continue the celebration in a joyful manner
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure
As we celebrate, I will share stories of the holiday season and its traditions
Fast away the old year passes
The old year is quickly coming to an end
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let us welcome the new year with enthusiasm
Sing we joyous, all together
Let us all sing happily and joyfully
Heedless of the wind and weather
Regardless of the harsh conditions outside, we are enjoying ourselves
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEBBIE GATES, GARY POWELL, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL
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