Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Lyrics
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Wishing someone to experience a joyful Christmas
Let your heart be light
Encouraging the person to let their heart feel light and carefree
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Expressing the hope that future difficulties will be overcome
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Reiteration of the wish for a happy Christmas
Make the yuletide gay
Encouraging a festive and joyful Christmas season
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Hope that troubles will be far away in the future
Here we are as in olden days
Reflecting on the current time as reminiscent of the past
Happy golden days of yore
Nostalgia for happy and prosperous days of the past
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Expressing gratitude for friends who hold significance in life
Gather near to us once more
Desire for close friends to be near again
Through the years we all will be together
Anticipation of being together in the future
If the fates allow
Conditionally hoping that circumstances allow for unity
Hang the shining star up on the highest bough
Suggesting the tradition of placing a star on a Christmas tree
Here we are as in olden days
Reiteration of the nostalgic feelings for the past
Happy golden days of yore
Nostalgia for the joyful days of the past
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Appreciation for friends who hold a special place in the heart
Gather near to us once more
Expressing the desire for the company of dear friends
Through the years we all will be together
Reiteration of the hope for future togetherness
If the fates allow
Conditional hope for a positive fate allowing unity
Hang the shining star upon the highest bough
Suggesting the placement of a shining star as a symbol of hope
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Final wish for a merry Christmas, emphasizing the present moment
Have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Reiteration of the wish for a joyful Christmas in the present
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