Do You Hear What I Hear
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Yeah lately there's not much to say
Kinda crazy how we look the other way
Yeah maybe there's a better way
Same channel on a different day

I can't hear you through all this hate
Build a wall up so you can't escape
Yeah maybe now its all for show
Change channels it just comes and it goes
Yeah maybe tell me all your lies
Yeah someday cut you down to size

I can't hear you through all this hate
Build a wall up so you can't escape
Its going down

Now's the time to give it up
Its getting clearer
Its so hard to swallow

I can't hear you through all this hate




Build a wall up so you can't escape
I can't hear you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of [unknown]'s song "Do You Hear What I Hear" seem to convey a feeling of disillusionment and frustration with the state of the world. The opening lines suggest a lack of communication or understanding, where people are choosing to ignore or avoid important issues. The repetition of "Same channel on a different day" implies that despite the passage of time, nothing seems to change or improve, and the problems persist.


The mention of "all this hate" indicates a divisive and polarized environment, where people are unable to listen to each other or find common ground. The line "Build a wall up so you can't escape" could be metaphorical, symbolizing the barriers we construct to protect ourselves emotionally and intellectually. It reflects the idea of shutting oneself off from differing perspectives and avoiding uncomfortable truths.


As the song progresses, there is a suggestion of disillusionment with the superficiality of it all. The lines "Maybe now it's all for show" and "Change channels it just comes and it goes" hint at a sense of emptiness in the face of constant media exposure and the fleeting nature of attention given to important issues. The desire for truth is expressed in the line "Tell me all your lies" and the anticipation of eventual accountability in "Someday cut you down to size."


Overall, the lyrics of "Do You Hear What I Hear" reflect a dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, urging listeners to pay attention, break down walls of ignorance, and seek genuine connection and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah lately there's not much to say
Recently, there hasn't been a lot to talk about or discuss.


Kinda crazy how we look the other way
It's somewhat ridiculous how we choose to ignore important issues or problems.


Yeah maybe there's a better way
Perhaps there is a more effective or improved approach.


Same channel on a different day
We keep encountering the same issues or conflicts over and over again.


I can't hear you through all this hate
Due to the overwhelming negativity and animosity, I am unable to listen or understand your perspective.


Build a wall up so you can't escape
We create barriers and obstacles that prevent you from finding freedom or a way out.


Yeah maybe now its all for show
Perhaps everything is now just a facade or an act.


Change channels it just comes and it goes
Switching to different topics or discussions doesn't solve the transient nature of problems.


Yeah maybe tell me all your lies
Maybe it's time for you to reveal all the falsehoods or deceitful information you have been hiding.


Yeah someday cut you down to size
Eventually, someone will bring you down or humble you.


Now's the time to give it up
This is the moment to let go or stop holding onto whatever is causing the problems.


Its getting clearer
Things are becoming more evident or easier to understand.


Its so hard to swallow
Accepting the truth or reality is extremely difficult.


I can't hear you through all this hate
Due to the overwhelming negativity and animosity, I am unable to listen or understand your perspective.


Build a wall up so you can't escape
We create barriers and obstacles that prevent you from finding freedom or a way out.


I can't hear you
I am not able to hear or comprehend what you are saying.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jonathan McCutchen

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@ctraviel21

Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you see what I see?
(Do you see what I see?)
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
(Do you see what I see?)
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
(Do you hear what I hear?)
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
(Do you hear what I hear?)
A song, a song high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know? (Do you know what I know?)
In your palace warm, mighty king
Do you know what I know? (Do you know what I know?)
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say! (Listen to what I say!)
Pray for peace, people, everywhere
Listen to what I say! (Listen to what I say!)
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
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@Sunsn7

The two greatest Christmas songs of all time:

Do You Hear What I Hear?
&
The Little Drummer Boy

Glory be to the birth of our newborn King, the King of Kings, our Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏

MERRY CHRISTMAS!



All comments from YouTube:

@agentM1991

This song is a Christmas masterpiece, and a reminder about what Christmas is all about. It’s about how the word of Jesus Christ’s birth is spread throughout the world

@user-jw4iq5qf8s

Jesus Christ is a comet

@agentM1991

@@user-jw4iq5qf8s Everyody's a troll.

@Tme3316

Amen!

@GolAcheron-fc4ug

Christmas is not December 25th. Christmas is not just one day of the year either. It’s every day since he was born 2000 years ago 😊Hallelujah, Merry Christmas and peace be with y’all!

@marcgottlieb9579

@@user-jw4iq5qf8s It is in our skies as I type...I'm from the best astronomy team in the world..

@jroberthadden

Absolutely no one could do a song like this better than Bing. The strength of his baritone and the emphasis in all of the right places will be unmatched. God Bless Bing Crosby!

@jimaiello750

Spot on

@lilymarinovic1644

No doubting his voice was wonderful as is the music.

I prefer a little less loosey-goosiness with tempo than he gives it here. But that is just my personal taste.

@RaceBstain-kn8vi

Fr

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