December 10, 2023

 

 

For our 10th Yule Calendar surprise, we have a Yule song by Saelo. He has written lyrics to a song that originally is quite grim. Here's what he says about the song:

 

The original version is a very grim one, and mind you, both versions of it! Its theme fits the grim events we see all around the world very well, hence why I thought, "Even if I don't have power to change how the events are going, I should have the power to reverse the lyrics of this song" and started to work on. My aim was writing a version where nothing is grim but rather sweet and warm. I think I managed it as well, somehow.

Yule Time

by Saelo

Another peaceful evening is lying
As the people to their houses vying
There is a sweet haste in every action
Indulgence has rooted in every expression
Spreading fun everywhere has become attraction
Open your mind to
Blossoming merriment of light hearts, my friend
And in your heart
You'll see the magic of the Yule time

The wintry of the weather seems like gone
When joyful tunes of the Yule hang upon
A choir sings about the sweetness of sharing
Moms give the children the most sincere looks of caring
Now step up and join the crowd happily flaring
Open your ears to
Joyful racket of excited children, my friend
And in your heart
You'll see the magic of the Yule time

The colours are so bright of the fireworks
Soaring on the sky like a flock of birds
The faces are liven up seeing this sightseeing
Of the crackers whistling, colourful dragons roaring
An exclamation follows every big explosion
And sound touches the hearts like an infusion
Night is filled with mysterious illusions
Open your eyes to
Glitters matching to the stars of night dome, my friend
And in your heart
You'll see the magic of the Yule time

Months have passed, days filled with great memories
Turned into songs and dazzling melodies.
Memories of happy days without any fear
Or somber days, eyes heavy with bitter tear
But that's the circle of life, passing of the time
The sun is sometimes hiding, and sometimes will shine
The life becomes the reflection of a secret chime
Open your heart to
All you see and hear and fathom, my friend
And in your heart
You'll see the magic of the Yule time
And in your heart
You'll see the magic of the Yule time

 

Here are the two versions of the song:

Barry McGuire - Eve Of Destruction

Eve 2012 (Eve of Destruction)