Lyrics
Christmas future is far away, Christmas past is past
Reflecting on the distant future of Christmas and the irretrievable past.
Christmas present is here today bringing joy that may last
Acknowledging the present moment of Christmas, bringing joy that may endure.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Expressing a wish for a joyful and small-scale Christmas celebration.
Let your heart be light
Encouraging a light-hearted and joyful attitude for the season.
From now on
Looking ahead to a positive change in circumstances starting now.
Our troubles will be out of sight
Anticipating that troubles will be invisible or no longer a concern.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Reiterating the desire for a joyful and modest Christmas celebration.
Make the Yule-tide gay
Encouraging a festive and cheerful Yule-tide celebration.
From now on
Continuing the theme of a positive change in circumstances from now on.
Our troubles will be miles away
Expecting that troubles will be distant or non-existent in the future.
Here we are as in olden days
Acknowledging the current time, reminiscent of olden days.
Happy golden days of yore
Nostalgically recalling happy and golden days of the past.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Expressing the importance of faithful and dear friends gathering together.
Gather near to us once more
Welcoming the presence of close friends once more.
Through the years we all will be together
Expressing hope that, if fate permits, everyone will be together in the future.
If the Fates allow
Adding a hopeful note that, over time, difficulties will be overcome.
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
Suggesting a symbolic act of hope and celebration by hanging a star on the highest bough.
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Summing up the message, wishing for a merry Christmas in the present moment.
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