Tenth Avenue North - Deck the Halls Lyrics
Lyrics
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
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.
Oh Christmas time is my favorite time of year
Deck the halls and holiday cheers
Watch our troubles fade out of sight
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus tonight
Fast away the old year passes,
Hail the new, lads and lasses,
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.
Cause Christmas time is my favorite time of year
We deck the halls and holiday cheers
Everything it will be alright
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus tonight
Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, it's Christmas time yeah
Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, be alright
Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, it's Christmas time
Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, be alright
It's gonna be alright
It's Christmas time, cause it's Christmas time baby
It's my favorite time of the year
?yo, grab the tree, grab the lights.
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Tenth Avenue North - Deck The Halls
Meaning & Inspiration
Tenth Avenue North brought a compelling spiritual depth to a beloved classic with their rendition of "Deck the Halls," released on November 10, 2017, as part of their album *Decade the Halls, Vol. 1*. This particular track skillfully navigates the familiar celebratory verses of the traditional carol, elevating them beyond mere festivity to underscore the profound Christian message at the heart of the season. The band's interpretation isn't just a cover; it’s an intentional re-framing, adding layers of meaning that transform a tune about winter merriment into a joyful declaration of faith.
The core meaning of Tenth Avenue North's "Deck the Halls" truly shines through in the original verses they interject, which anchor the centuries-old carol in the eternal truth of Christ's birth. While the song begins with the well-known imagery of holly, jolly seasons, and Yule tide carols, it quickly shifts focus to declare, "Oh Christmas time is my favorite time of year… As we celebrate the birth of Jesus tonight." This transition is pivotal, moving from a general sense of cheer to a very specific, Christ-centered celebration. It clarifies that the joy isn't just found in decorations or traditions, but in the spiritual reality that birthed the holiday itself. The band doesn't discard the beauty of the season's customs; instead, they illuminate their ultimate purpose by connecting them directly to the Savior. This blending reminds us that while the boughs of holly and gay apparel are delightful, they are outward expressions of an inward, divine joy.
The most impactful aspect of this song lies in its powerful message of hope and assurance, deeply intertwined with the Christmas narrative. The lyrics promise, "Watch our troubles fade out of sight" and, later, a resonant, "Everything it will be alright," followed by the repeated affirmation, "It's gonna be alright." These lines are not merely wishful thinking; they are declarations of faith rooted in the miraculous event Christmas commemorates. The birth of Jesus, as described in Luke 2:11, where an angel proclaims, "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord," provides the very foundation for such peace. When we celebrate the arrival of the Prince of Peace, as foretold in Isaiah 9:6, it brings a divine calm that transcends worldly anxieties. The assurance that "everything it will be alright" echoes the peace Jesus offers in John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." This peace is not dependent on circumstances, but on the presence of God made manifest in Christ. The song beautifully teaches us that the reason our troubles can indeed "fade out of sight" during Christmas is because we are celebrating the ultimate solution to all our woes: the redeeming love of Jesus.
Furthermore, the song's emphasis on communal celebration—"Sing we joyous, all together, Heedless of the wind and weather"—takes on a renewed significance when viewed through a scriptural lens. It becomes a collective act of worship, a joining of voices not just in a seasonal carol, but in praise for the "good news of great joy that will be for all the people" (Luke 2:10). The call to "deck the halls" is more than just an instruction for physical adornment; it's an invitation to prepare our hearts for the King, much like the wise men prepared to journey and worship (Matthew 2:11). The urgency in the modern ad-libs, "Come on deck the hall, come on deck the halls, it's Christmas time yeah… grab the tree, grab the lights," serves as a vibrant, contemporary call to embrace this spiritual truth with enthusiasm and action. It encourages us to actively participate in the joy of Christ's birth, making room for Him not just in our homes, but within our very lives, knowing that with Him, indeed, "everything will be alright." Tenth Avenue North's "Deck the Halls" is a powerful reminder that Christmas is far more than a holiday; it is a profound declaration of God's love, an unwavering promise of peace, and an eternal source of hope for a world that desperately needs it.