Puerling's Singers Unlimited arrangements earned him the reputation as one of the best vocal writers in the world. Members of the renowned jazz-gospel vocal group Take 6 often gives credit to Puerling and the Singers Unlimted as innovators in the a cappella world, claiming that they "went to school" on Puerling's arrangements.
Caroling Caroling
The Singers Unlimited Lyrics
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Christmas bells are ringing
Caroling, caroling thru the snow
Christmas bells are ringing
Joyous voices sweet and clear
Sing the sad of heart to cheer
Ding dong, ding dong
Christmas bells are ringing
Caroling, caroling thru the town
Christmas bells are ringing
Caroling, caroling up and down
Christmas bells are ringing
Mark ye well the song we sing
Gladsome tidings now we bring
Ding dong, ding dong
Christmas bells are ringing!
Caroling, caroling, near and far
Christmas bells are ringing
Following, following yonder star
Christmas bells are ringing
Sing we all this happy morn
"Lo, the King of heav′n is born!"
Ding dong, ding dong
Christmas bells are ringing
Ding dong, ding dong
Christmas bells are ringing
In the song "Caroling Caroling," The Singers Unlimited sing about the joy and excitement of Christmas. The song opens with the phrase "Caroling, caroling, now we go, Christmas bells are ringing," which sets the scene for a group of people going from house to house singing Christmas carols. The repetitive use of the phrase "Christmas bells are ringing" throughout the song emphasizes the festive spirit of the holiday.
The second verse of the song highlights the power of music to bring joy and comfort to those who may be feeling sad during the holiday season. The lyrics "Joyous voices sweet and clear, Sing the sad of heart to cheer" suggest that the act of singing Christmas carols has the ability to lift people's spirits and bring them happiness.
The third and fourth verses contain messages of hope and celebration. The lyrics "Gladsome tidings now we bring, 'Lo, the King of heav'n is born!'" refer to the birth of Jesus, the central figure of the Christian holiday. The final repetition of the phrase "Ding dong, ding dong, Christmas bells are ringing" serves as a reminder that the joy and excitement of Christmas continues throughout the season and beyond.
Overall, "Caroling Caroling" is a cheerful and uplifting song that captures the spirit of Christmas through the act of singing carols.
Line by Line Meaning
Caroling, caroling, now we go
We are going caroling.
Christmas bells are ringing
We can hear the beautiful sound of Christmas bells ringing.
Caroling, caroling thru the snow
We are singing carols while walking through the snow.
Joyous voices sweet and clear
Our voices are happy and melodious.
Sing the sad of heart to cheer
We are singing to make those who are sad feel better.
Ding dong, ding dong
The sound of the Christmas bells is beautiful.
Christmas bells are ringing
We continue to hear the beautiful sound of Christmas bells ringing.
Caroling, caroling thru the town
We are singing carols while walking through the town.
Caroling, caroling up and down
We are singing carols while walking up and down the streets.
Mark ye well the song we sing
Pay close attention to the song we are singing.
Gladsome tidings now we bring
We are bringing joyous and happy news.
Caroling, caroling, near and far
We are singing carols near and far.
Following, following yonder star
We are following the star that is leading us to the birthplace of the King of Heaven.
Sing we all this happy morn
Let's all sing together on this joyful morning.
"Lo, the King of heav′n is born!"
We are celebrating the birth of the King of Heaven.
Ding dong, ding dong
The beautiful sound of Christmas bells continues to ring.
Christmas bells are ringing
The joyous sound of Christmas bells is still ringing.
Writer(s): Alfred Burt, Wihla Hutson
Contributed by Alice V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.